# Government Innovation Week Alberta 2026

- Dates: 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Location: Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Canada
- Organiser: Future Government Institute
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 146

## About

Government Innovation Week 2026 explores ideas, trends, and innovations influencing the future of government. It is aimed at government professionals interested in government innovation and future-ready skills.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://publicsectornetwork.com/)
- [Registration](https://publicsectornetwork.com/psnplatform/accounts/register/)

## Topics

- Government
- Innovation
- Government Innovation

## Speakers

- Alex Coleman, Ontario Public Service
- Aklilu Tefera, Ontario Public Service
- Joanne Anderson, Assistant Deputy Minister, ServiceOntario
- Gina Johar, Senior Vice President, Data and Knowledge Management, Infrastructure Ontario
- Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer, City of Markham
- Jamie Bruno, Vice President, People and Transformation, Ontario Tech University
- Mohammad Reghabi, Vice‑President, Digital and Data Services, Ontario One Call
- Samir Wissa, Chief Information Security Officer, MGH & Sinai Health
- Olivera Zatezalo, CISO & VP, Cyber and IT Security, Ontario Power Generation
- Janet Ihm, Vice President, Channel Strategy & Digital Experience, Ontario Cannabis Store
- Fartash Haghani, Director of Enterprise Data and AI, City of Toronto
- Marwan Afara, Director, Information Technology, iGaming Ontario
- Dorothy Eng, Chief Executive Officer, Code for Canada

## Where to stay

- **DoubleTree**: 1.1 km from the venue, 9576 Jasper Avenue NW
- **Inn & Suites**: 1.4 km from the venue, 10133 97 Street NW
- **The Westin Edmonton**: 1.6 km from the venue, 10135 100 Street NW, Edmonton, T5J 0N7
  - [Hotel website](http://www.thewestinedmonton.com/)
  - Phone: +1-780-426-3636
- **Courtyard Marriott Edmonton**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1 Thornton Court NW, Edmonton, T5J 2E7
- **Fairmont Hotel MacDonald**: 1.8 km from the venue, 4 stars, 10065 100 Street NW, Edmonton, T5J 0N6
  - [Hotel website](https://www.fairmont.com/macdonald-edmonton/)
  - Phone: +1-780-424-5181
- **Union Bank Inn**: 1.9 km from the venue
- **JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District & Residences**: 1.9 km from the venue, 10360 102 Street NW, Edmonton, T5J 4Y8
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yegjw-jw-marriott-edmonton-ice-district/)
  - Phone: +1-780-297-9300
- **Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue

## What people are saying

- [Government Innovation Week Queensland 2026 - Event Series | Public Sector Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFEP0wZJeJY)
- [Government Innovation Showcase New South Wales 2026 - Event | Public Sector Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBvjk6K-4DI)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/government-innovation-week-alberta-edmonton-327f6e8fa5f8/