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26 JUNE 2025 - ON AN ONLINE DEVICE NEAR YOU
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The Public Sector & Higher Education EA Show

ABOUT

The challenges Govt. & Public Sector organisations face are different to those from the commercial sector, but the need to modernise & transform is just as strong. The role of EA's in such initiatives is vital.

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switchON Public Sector will showcase how successful transformations depend on the ability to engage across all parts of the organisation - from an ivory tower to an empowered community.

Pushing Boundaries
We do not sit on the fence at switchON - speakers are encouraged to address the most difficult questions, by sharing experiences & getting involved in the discussion you can shape the future too
Cutting Edge Content
Our promise to you is top class content, speakers & discussions - all presentations are specially created for switchON, putting you at the forefront of change & to leave you inspired for the future.
Unlocking Value
EA’s can harness the knowledge locked up within the organisation, balancing control with adaptability to drive innovation & change across the business. Join us & get connected at switchON
Building Influence
Are you struggling to gain influence in your organisation? Frustrated that stakeholders won’t buy in? You’re not alone! switchON brings together like minds to provide ideas & tools on how to build your influence

What’s switchON Public Sector all about?

Who should attend

 
 

>  CIO's

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>  Vice President IT 

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>  Head of Enterprise Architecture

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>  Head of Cloud Architecture

>  Head of Data Architecture

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>  Head of IT/Business Applications 

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>  Head of IT

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>  Enterprise Architect

>  Head of Process Management

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>  Cloud Architect 

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>  Data Architect

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>  Business Architect

Become a Speaker

Are you Interested in speaking at one of our switchON events?

Submit your speaker proposal, stating the event and the topic for the presentation, we'll be in touch shortly!

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Speakers

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Arihant Jain

Solutions Architect

Fraser Health Authority

Fraser Health Authority
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Sandeep Nema

Director, Head of EA

Cook County Government

Cook County Government
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Vipin Jain

Chief Architect

Transformation Enablers

Transformation Enablers
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Emma Franks

Senior Enterprise Architect

Export Dev. Canada

Export Dev. Canada
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Sara Tahsiniaraghi

Enterprise Architect

Fraser Health Authority

Fraser Health Authority
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Greg Robleski

Director, Enterprise Architecture

State of Utah

State of Utah
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Seth Lippincott

Sr Product Marketing Manager

SAP LeanIX

SAP LeanIX
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Hai Hu

Senior Enterprise Architect

Export Dev. Canada

Export Dev. Canada
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Tishya Poteet

Head of EA & Services

WGU

WGU
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AGENDA


The schedule is based on the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (US & Canada) Timezone

11:20
Opening Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits
11:30
Balancing Innovation and Stability: The Role of Enterprise Architects in Public Sector Transformation
Greg Robleski, Director, Enterprise Architecture, State of Utah, Dept of Tech Services
11:55
Bringing Practicality to AI Hype through Governance & Guidance
Seth Lippincott, Sr Product Marketing Manager, SAP LeanIX
12:20
Resident-Centric Design: Shaping Enterprise Architectures to Enhance Public Service Delivery
Sandeep Nema, Director, Head of EA, Cook County Government
12:45
From Vision to Value: Making Enterprise Architecture Actionable in the Public Sector
Emma Franks, Senior Enterprise Architect, Export Development Canada
13:10
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
13:50
Building Consensus Around Data Governance: Implementing Frameworks that Support Transparency, Accountability & AI-Readiness
Vipin Jain, Chief Architect, Transformation Enablers
14:15
Designing AI-Ready Enterprise Architectures in Azure: A Public Healthcare Perspective
Arihant Jain, Solutions Architect, Fraser Health Authority
14:40
Riding the Gen-AI Tsunami: Evolving EA to Lead Organizational Transformation
Hai Hu, Senior Enterprise Architect, Export Development Canada
15:05
Resilient Architecture for Crisis Response: Adapting Public Sector Enterprises to Unforeseen Challenges
Sara Tahsiniaraghi, Enterprise Architect, Fraser Health Authority
15:30
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
16:15
Beyond Governance: Enabling Strategy & Innovation Through Enterprise Architecture
- Sandeep Nema, Director, Head of EA, Cook County Government
- Greg Robleski, Director, Enterprise Architecture, State of Utah, Dept of Tech Services
- Tishya Poteet, Head of EA & Services, Western Governors University

Moderator: Seth Lippincott, Sr Product Marketing Manager, SAP LeanIX

Registration Options

Public Sector
Architects

For Enterprise, Data, Solution, Security & IT Architects at Public Sector Organisations

$10

​%  Access to SwitchOn Summit

 

%  One 2 One Speed Networking

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%  Private and Public Chat

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%  Virtual Exhibition

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Vendor & Solution
Providers

For employees of technology providers, software or consultancy services

$499

%  Access to SwitchOn Summit

 

%  One 2 One Speed Networking

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%  Private and Public Chat

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%  Virtual Exhibition

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* Sofa Summits reserves the rights to cancel the registration if the registration conditions are not met or the registration details are false. 

Sponsors

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Supporting Partner
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Sponsorship

Our virtual conferences look & feel like the real thing - complete with speaker sessions & an exhibition hall. But you don't have to leave your computer to display your products & services, chat with attendees & generate high-volume, targeted leads. No flights, no hotels, no expensive booth setup - no hassle.

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