Sasha is accountable for enabling the Digital Division at OLG with BI, Predictive Modelling and Machine Learning, centered on being player obsessed and revenue focused. In a previous role, Sasha was part of the team that developed a novel approach to recommending media advertisements using machine learning and advanced deep learning algorithms that is being used at multiple retailers across Canada today. Besides her life as a data scientist, she is an avid believer and active contributor in growing her community. Sasha is on the leadership team of Data for Good, ensuring non-profits can harness the combined strength of data do-gooders across the Waterloo region.
Day 1: Oct 14, 2025
8:40 am
OPENING COMMENTS FROM YOUR HOST
Gain insight into today’s sessions so you can get the most out of your conference experience.
1:45 pm
PANEL: TECHNOLOGY AS A STRATEGIC ENABLER AND LEADER
Aligning Innovation with Organizational Needs — Not Just Chasing Trends
In the Canadian public sector, technology should serve as a driver of strategic outcomes rather than a shiny new solution in search of a problem. Integrate technology into, and even lead, your business strategy by ensuring alignment with policy goals, citizen needs, and operational realities. Achieve a step-by-step action plan to:
- Leverage technology as an enabler of mission-driven outcomes, rather than a disruptor.
- Promote cross-department collaboration to ensure digital initiatives address real challenges.
- Develop frameworks for responsible innovation that balance agility with governance.
Achieve your strategic goals through solutions that prioritize citizen outcomes, driven by technology.
Day 2: Oct 22, 2025
