PMI MB x Tech Thursday - The CIO Perspective: Leading Digital Transformation in Government

Power Skills
About This Event:
 

Digital transformation in government isn’t just about technology; it’s about leadership, scale, and navigating complexity in highly accountable environments.

In this session, find out more about public sector innovation, where decisions must balance policy, risk, citizen impact, and long-term sustainability. From modernizing legacy systems to leading enterprise-wide transformation, we’ll explore what it really takes to deliver meaningful change in government.

We’ll discuss:

•⁠ ⁠What technology leadership looks like inside government organizations
•⁠ ⁠Lessons learned from digital transformation initiatives in the public sector
•⁠ ⁠Challenges and strategies for delivering complex IT programs at scale
•⁠ ⁠Opportunities and considerations around AI and emerging technologies in government

A practical and thought-provoking conversation for professionals working in, with, or alongside government, especially those involved in large-scale transformation, technology delivery, and strategic decision-making.

 
Speakers are:

Alessandro Alves - Chief Information Officer / Assistant Deputy Minister, Government of Manitoba
Abilash Janakiraman - Director of Professional Development, PMI Manitoba (Moderator)

Join us for an engaging fireside chat as part of the Tech Thursday series, connecting Manitoba’s technology and project management communities.
 
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Information

Type of category: Professional Development

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: April 2nd, 2026

Hour: 4:30PM to 6:30PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Members: Free

Non members and Guests: Free

Location

King's Head Pub

120 King Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3B1H9

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