NATALIE: We cannot do this if we're not collaborating.
We can't work in a silo anymore if we are to be that modern digital government.
The Government of Canada has been really working to move towards a digital government.
Get off that old, aging technology and embrace cloud.
HOLLY: We have to learn to do things better, easier, faster and especially more citizen focussed.
That's the expectation of government these days.
BOB: Conferences just like this today are really important, right,
because it brings together people and opens the apex.
You get great ideas.
You get the energy and the feedback and see successes being delivered around the world.
MICHAEL: I was the chair for the day here at the event which was incredible.
A lot of talk about culture and mindset and how do we take a more citizen-centric approach.
You know, what do they actually need?
What are they maybe used to in other industries that they don't see in public sector?
VIK: My view of the world is nobody knows everything and everybody knows something.
So I really found this to be an interesting event.
Lots of opportunities for people to come together to share knowledge and ultimately build
these longstanding communities of practice which ultimately can help elevate
everybody's collective game.
LAURIE: The biggest theme that I've seen is
how are people going to do things better, faster, smarter.
It's really been a collaborative discussion amongst the different agencies.
It's been pretty cool.
CHRIS: You've created a platform where people who are doing innovative things in government
can show what they're doing.
The speakers are great.
The topics are right on and you've created a place where people can tell their story.
ELIZABETH: Today has been a great success.
We're all facing either the same challenges
or we have the same opportunities ahead of us.
So it was really great and I think it's an important day to come together.