Empowering Digital Transformation: CDSNext Service and Digital Toolkit
November 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am ET
Free virtual seminar, open to DPI affiliates
The Government of Canada has come a long way in digital transformation, and the Canadian Digital Service (CDS) continues to be at the forefront of enabling departments on their digitalization journeys. Join Paul N. Wagner, CEO of CDS for a discussion and overview of the CDS 2024-2027 Strategic Vision. Then, take the opportunity to share your insights and expertise about what it is like to develop and deliver digital services with members of the CDS Services team. Information gathered in this session will contribute to the development of a toolkit aimed at making it easier to do your job.
Don't miss out on this chance to be empowered in your work and drive meaningful change in the Government of Canada. It’s also a chance to virtually meet and collaborate with fellow professionals dedicated to advancing digital government.
Register today and be part of the transformation!
Key Highlights:
- Opening remarks and discussion of CDS 2024-2027 Strategic Vision with Paul N. Wagner, CEO.
- CDS Service and Digital Toolkit Working Session: Dive into the heart of the seminar with a working session focused on developing the CDS Service and Digital Toolkit, an initiative aimed at making resources and tools available to solve common service design and digital delivery problems.
- Breakout/Interactive Sessions: Engage in discussions to identify points of friction, what it is you need to do your jobs more effectively, and desired features for the toolkit.
- Driving the future design of the toolkit: Sign up to become a full user research participant and receive updates on the project.
Meet the Speakers
Paul N. Wagner, Chief Executive Officer | Canadian Digital Services (CDS)
Paul N. Wagner is the Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Digital Service (CDS). In this role, Paul is responsible for leading work to modernize d igital service delivery across government departments , improv ing user experience s , accelerat ing project timelines and build ing digital common components that solve common service problems.
With over 20 years experience in the Canadian Federal Public Service, Paul has held executive lea dership roles since 2004 including most notably as the Deputy Chief Information Officer of Canada within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Information Officer for Justice Canada, Library and Archives Canada and the National Research Co uncil of Canada. Paul remains very active in the national and international councils and boards related to technology and digital service delivery.
Prior to joining the Public Service, Paul held a number of senior positions spanning a decade in the privat e sector working on implementing Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the Retail Industry
Paul holds a B.A. with a major in Economics from McGill University and an MBA from the University of Ottawa's Executive MBA program.
When not focused on the business of Government, Paul is Chief DIY Officer at home and is very active in the Ottawa sailing community and enjoys racing and cruising sailboats on the Ottawa River and beyond.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-n-wagner-3112a13
Facilitators:
- Ashley Belanger
- Chelsea Novak
- Denis Tsui
- Helin Burkay