

AI Retrospective Meet-Up: Defining the Next Era of Public Service
Join Deputy Minister Janak Alford to conduct a retrospective on how Agentic AI is beginning to transform government operations and share a bold vision for what is coming in 2026.
Then, experience the tech shaping tomorrow:
Alberta-built open-source tools and agentic frameworks
Industry demos showcasing next-gen AI agents and automation
A forward-thinking panel tackling the big questions: key use cases, sovereignty, and measuring public service impacts.
Why You Can’t Miss This
Discover how AI is redefining governance and service delivery
Engage with leaders driving Canada’s AI future
Participate in demos of new tools and systems
Agenda (Time zone: EST)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Reception & Setup
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Kickoff – DM Alford on AI adoption and the 2026 roadmap
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Alberta Demos – Open-source tools and scaling agency across government
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Industry Demos – 3–5 showcases of emerging agentic technologies
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion
4:30 PM – 4:50 PM: Audience Q&A
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM: Wrap-Up
Live stream link: Click me -> [Virtual Live Stream] AI Retrospective Meet-Up: Defining the Next Era of Public Service | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams