26 JUNE 2025 - ON AN ONLINE DEVICE NEAR YOU
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
Speakers
Arihant Jain
Solutions Architect
Fraser Health Authority
Sandeep Nema
Director, Head of EA
Cook County Government
Vipin Jain
Chief Architect
Transformation Enablers
Emma Franks
Senior Enterprise Architect
Export Dev. Canada
Sara Tahsiniaraghi
Enterprise Architect
Fraser Health Authority
Greg Robleski
Director, Enterprise Architecture
State of Utah
Seth Lippincott
Sr Product Marketing Manager
SAP LeanIX
Hai Hu
Senior Enterprise Architect
Export Dev. Canada
Tishya Poteet
Head of EA & Services
WGU
AGENDA
The schedule is based on the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (US & Canada) Timezone
Opening Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits
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
Bringing Practicality to AI Hype through Governance & Guidance
Seth Lippincott, Sr Product Marketing Manager, SAP LeanIX
Resident-Centric Design: Shaping Enterprise Architectures to Enhance Public Service Delivery
Sandeep Nema, Director, Head of EA, Cook County Government
From Vision to Value: Making Enterprise Architecture Actionable in the Public Sector
Emma Franks, Senior Enterprise Architect, Export Development Canada
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
Building Consensus Around Data Governance: Implementing Frameworks that Support Transparency, Accountability & AI-Readiness
Vipin Jain, Chief Architect, Transformation Enablers
Designing AI-Ready Enterprise Architectures in Azure: A Public Healthcare Perspective
Arihant Jain, Solutions Architect, Fraser Health Authority
Riding the Gen-AI Tsunami: Evolving EA to Lead Organizational Transformation
Hai Hu, Senior Enterprise Architect, Export Development Canada
Resilient Architecture for Crisis Response: Adapting Public Sector Enterprises to Unforeseen Challenges
Sara Tahsiniaraghi, Enterprise Architect, Fraser Health Authority
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
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
* 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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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.