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HOT OFF THE PRESS! TECHNATION has launched our TECH7/G7 Executive Council! In Spring 2025, TECHNATION will host the annual TECH7 Summit, aligning with Canada’s G7 Presidency. Established in 2021, the TECH7 coalition unites national technology associations from the G7 countries and amplifies key global tech challenges and opportunities, driving action on digital governance, sustainable innovation, and emerging technologies.  This is the only 100% technology-focused Summit that will focus on pressing global tech priorities, including responsible AI, bolstering cybersecurity, and accelerating digital transformation, while aligning with and complementing Canada’s G7’s goals of promoting inclusive economic growth, combating climate change and managing rapidly evolving technologies. TECHNATION’s newly formed Executive Council, comprised of industry leaders, will guide the strategy and themes for the 2025 TECH7 Summit. The Council includes:  Michael Acedo, EVP, Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary, OpenText J.Paul Haynes, P.Eng., President and COO, eSentire David Morgenstern, President, Accenture Canada Sylvie Ouellette, President and Co-Founder, Versatil Sam Sebastian, VP and Country Manager, Google Cloud/AI   Angela Mondou ICD.D., CEO, TECHNATION and TECH7 member TECH7 members include AFNUM (France), ANITEC-ASSINFORM - Associazione italiana per Information Communication Technology (Italy), Bitkom (Germany), DIGITALEUROPE (EU), #JEITA (Japan), Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) (USA), numeum (France), techUK (UK), and TECHNATION representing Canada. ➡️ Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gJKQ_CHw #TECH7 #G7 Prateek Sureka Sabeeh Masud Lloyd Switzer Stella MORABITO Massimo Dal Checco Carlo Didonè Eleonora Faina Barbara Carnevale Lucy Czachowski Christoph Tovar Jason Oxman Naomi Wilson Guido Lobrano Mitch Chihara Isabelle Zablit-Schmitz Anissa Kemiche Julian David Sabina Maria Ciofu (she/her) Ray Pinto François-Philippe Champagne Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Mélanie Joly David Morrison Cindy Termorshuizen

As Canada prepares to take over the G7 Presidency next month, TECHNATION is gearing up to host the annual TECH7 Summit in Spring 2025. The TECH7 Summit unites national technology associations from the G7 countries to amplify key global tech opportunities and drive action on digital governance and sustainable innovation. In tandem with the Summit, TECHNATION's Executive Council, TECH7 partners and global TECHNATION members will prepare our annual Joint Declaration submission for the G7 Digital Ministerial Meeting, which lays out the most prescient recommendations on digital innovation and emerging technologies.   ➡️ Learn more about the 2025 TECH7: https://lnkd.in/gJKQ_CHw   #TECH7 #G7 #ResponsibleAI #cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation    Angela Mondou ICD.D. Michael Acedo J.Paul Haynes, P.Eng. David Morgenstern Sylvie Ouellette Sam Sebastian AFNUM ANITEC-ASSINFORM - Associazione italiana per Information Communication Technology Bitkom DIGITALEUROPE #JEITA Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) numeum techUK Prateek Sureka Sabeeh Masud Lloyd Switzer Stella MORABITO Massimo Dal Checco Carlo Didonè Eleonora Faina Barbara Carnevale Lucy Czachowski Christoph Tovar Jason Oxman Naomi Wilson Guido Lobrano Mitch Chihara Isabelle Zablit-Schmitz Anissa Kemiche Julian David Sabina Maria Ciofu (she/her) Ray Pinto

TECHNATION is proud to announce its partnership with Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) to strengthen Calgary’s tech talent pipeline. With $862,500 in funding, this initiative will leverage the success of TECHNATION's Career Ready Program to deliver enhanced support for Calgary tech SMEs across 250 Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities. The project will focus on providing opportunities for under-represented groups and skill development in high-growth areas such as AI, cloud, data, cyber security, and software development. “Calgary’s tech sector will continue accelerating at a rapid pace—and we’re proud to bring industry and multi-level governments together to fuel this growth,” Angela Mondou ICD.D., TECHNATION’s President & CEO, emphasizes. “This new program strengthens TECHNATION’s Future Workforce Development ecosystem, offering local tech businesses, including many of our members, the enhanced financial support needed to bring in the resources needed to help Canada’s innovators scale up. This initiative paves the way for sustainable industry growth while developing the next generation of tech-skilled professionals from AI and Cybersecurity to emerging skills.” We extend our gratitude to Derek Armstrong, Angela Mondou, Brett Hotas, and Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Government of Alberta, for their leadership and support in making this initiative a reality. TECHNATION remains committed to driving innovation and building a resilient, future-ready workforce in Calgary. 💡 Learn more: • Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4gpa5Sl • Apply to the Calgary Wage Subsidy Program: https://bit.ly/3BcPRMf Brad Parry | Zep Molnar | Code Ninjas | Calgary Economic Development

ICYMI: Last month, TECHNATION held its annual Hill Day, connecting industry leaders and federal decision-makers to discuss sector-wide issues, drive collaboration and advance Canada’s digital economy. Led by President and CEO Angela Mondou ICD.D., EVP Government Relations and Strategy Prateek Sureka and Policy Analyst Sabeeh Masud and joined by member companies Accenture, ADGA Group , CGI, D2L, KPMG Canada, Kyndryl, Oracle, Snowflake and Tata Consultancy Services, the groups met with Government of Canada leaders to discuss sector-wide issues centered on two key themes: accelerating AI adoption and digital innovation through a Canadian AI strategy and modernizing public sector procurement. ➡️Read the full recap on our 2024 Hill Day: https://lnkd.in/ggqMiXz6 Thank you to our Hill Day sponsor Tata Consultancy Services, Breakfast Roundtable sponsor Amazon Web Services (AWS), and participating member companies.    #AIAdoption #cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation #ProcurementModernization Mike Semansky Nadine Repple Pallab Datta Chris McPhee Brent Gorman Leigh Harris Gord Kaufman, P.Eng. Randy Whitcroft Shaun McEwan Rob Ronberg Yana Lukasheh Alex Maheu Privy Council Office Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada Shared Services Canada | Services partagés Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Colin Deacon JAMES BEZAN Mark Schaan Dominic Laporte Bryce M. Scott Jones 

TECHNATION is proud to collaborate with the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) to enhance Calgary's tech talent pipeline. As President and CEO Angela Mondou states, "This initiative paves the way for sustainable industry growth while developing the next generation of tech-skilled professionals."   Building on TECHNATION's Career Ready Program, the Calgary Enhanced Wage Subsidy will deliver up to 80% funding for 250 work-integrated learning opportunities, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and underrepresented groups, driving both innovation and inclusivity.    A meaningful step forward for Calgary's growing tech ecosystem! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3qa1J5Y

November was a busy month of advocacy, announcements and events for TECHNATION! In case you missed any of our news, here's a recap of the past month:   🌟 Remarks at Standing Committee on Justice Policy: At the Standing Committee on November 14, TECHNATION presented to Ontario's Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 194, Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act   🌟 Hill Day 2024: On November 19, we hosted our annual Hill Day, convening industry leaders and government decision-makers to discuss sector-wide issues, drive public-private sector collaboration and advance Canada’s digital economy. Discussions focused on accelerating AI adoption and modernizing public sector procurement—two priorities vital to Canada’s competitiveness.   🌟 TECH7: We announced that TECHNATION will host the 2025 TECH7 Summit, aligning with Canada’s G7 Presidency. This global summit will address key tech priorities such as responsible AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, ensuring Canada remains a leader in the digital economy.   🌟 GovTechON: On November 28, TECHNATION and #GovTechOn co-hosted a sold-out GovTechON CIO Briefing event, focused on Data Governance: Navigating the Future of Data Management, Architecture, and Integration.   🌟 Health Committee Updates: Our Health Advocacy Committee released an updated 2024 Health Privacy and Security Framework, further reinforcing our dedication to robust data governance and security.   🌟 EDGE and Future Workforce Events: These events provided unique opportunities to explore industry trends, foster collaboration, and drive innovation across Canada.   Catch up on all of November highlights here: https://lnkd.in/eGmgw2TU   #Innovation #TechLeadership #DataGovernance #TechInnovation #GlobalLeadership #FutureOfTech   Angela Mondou ICD.D. Prateek Sureka Sabeeh Masud Denise Shortt Elaine Huesing Brett Hotas Christine Leonard Justine Kintanar Rick E.

TECHNATION Health is pleased to fully support the Canadian Academy of Nursing's position on nursing practice in digitally enabled care environments. Congratulations Gillian Strudwick, Peggy White, Lynn Nagle, and the Canadian Academy of Nursing Fellows team!

ICYMI: TECHNATION has just released the revised 2024 Health Privacy and Security Framework. Initially launched in 2020, the Framework has played an integral role in developing data protection standards within the Canadian healthcare sector. This latest revision covers central issues including: • Enhanced cybersecurity • Data sovereignty strategy • Responsible AI governance This Framework helps healthcare organizations and technology vendors to move forward with confidence into the ever-changing digital landscape by adhering to national and international standards. With a strong focus on innovation and patient privacy, it is also a key tool for maintaining regulatory compliance and promoting growth in the healthcare ecosystem. The updated Framework can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3ALQ4pm Elaine Huesing Patrick Lo Philip Alcaidinho Tushar Pant #ICYMI #HealthcareSecurity #PrivacyFramework #TECHNATION #DataSovereignty #AIGovernance #DigitalHealth

TECHNATION's EVP Government Relations and Strategy Prateek Sureka will be part of an engaging interactive panel discussion on "Emerging Technology and Responsible Business Conduct in the Global Economy" on December 5. As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it’s crucial for businesses to navigate the complex landscape of ethical responsibilities and due diligence. Our expert panel will delve into the expectations surrounding responsible conduct in the development and deployment of emerging technologies. Whether you’re a business leader, tech innovator, or policy maker, this discussion is designed to provide valuable insights and foster meaningful conversations. 📅 Date: December 5, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 EST 📍 Where: Webinar Registration - Zoom - https://bit.ly/48WaHMl Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts! #Webinar #EmergingTech #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #DueDiligence #EthicsInTech Jasmine Jacques Rashad Abelson Paul Vallée Prateek Sureka Tracey Forrest ___________________ Joignez-vous à nous pour une table ronde interactive sur le thème « Les technologies émergentes et la conduite responsable des entreprises dans l’économie mondiale ». Alors que la technologie continue d’évoluer à un rythme sans précédent, il est crucial pour les entreprises de naviguer dans le paysage complexe des responsabilités et de la diligence raisonnable. Notre groupe d’experts se penchera sur les attentes en matière de conduite responsable dans le développement et le déploiement de technologies émergentes. Que vous soyez un chef d’entreprise, un innovateur technologique ou un décideur politique, cette discussion est conçue pour fournir des informations précieuses et favoriser des conversations significatives. 📅 Date : 5 décembre 2024 🕒 Heure : 11:00 – 12:30 HNE 📍 Où : Inscription au webinaire - Zoom - https://bit.ly/48WaHMl Ne manquez pas cette occasion d’apprendre auprès d’experts de l’industrie ! #Webinaire #Technologiesémergentes #Conduiteresponsabledesentreprises #Devoirdediligence #Éthiquedanslatechnologie Jasmine Jacques Rashad Abelson Paul Vallée Prateek Sureka Tracey Forrest

Yesterday, TECHNATION and #GovTechON co-hosted a sold-out GovTechON Briefing Event on the topic of Data Governance: Navigating the Future of Data Management, Architecture, and Integration. Thanks to everyone who joined us virtually and in-person!   Speakers Mohammad Qureshi, Corporate Chief Information Officer and Associate Deputy Minister, Joyce Drohan, Chief Technology Officer, Enterprise Technology Strategy, GovTechON, and Aklilu Tefera, Assistant Deputy Minister, Enterprise Data Stewardship, discussed the importance of removing data silos, creating solid data systems, and improving cybersecurity to manage and protect Ontario's data effectively.   As Joyce highlighted, managing over 2.5 billion cyber incidents annually underscores the critical importance of resilience and trust in data governance.    Thank you to our sponsors:  • Co-host Sponsor: PwC Canada • Host VIP Sponsor: IBM Consulting • Industry Sponsors: Databricks, IBM Consulting, Infosys, Netskope • Event Sponsors: Fujitsu, TELUS, Fortinet, Spruce InfoTech, Inc, Ricoh Canada Inc. A special thank you to Minister Todd McCarthy for his participation and support.   #DataGovernance #DataManagement #DataArchitecture #DataIntegration #GovTech   Tarek Emara Dave Telka John Bauer Kayvan Lira Peter Bates William (Bill) Zizek Bud Vasudeva Patrick Morison Anupama Dawson Sourabh Chakraborty Jody Zedor Michael King Kunal Ratanpal Kevin McConomy Daniel Lunghi Nick McKerrall Limor T. Denise Shortt Angela Mondou ICD.D. Prateek Sureka