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Aspiring to Lead: Navigating Government for Women in IT

Empowering the Next Generation of Female IT Leaders

​7 October 2025 | 9:00am to 4:30pm MDT
​Edmonton, Alberta 

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Course Overview

Women bring immense talent to the tech workforce, yet they remain underrepresented in leadership—holding just 28% of tech leadership roles despite making up nearly half of the overall workforce. Research shows that organizations with gender-diverse leadership teams are 25% more likely to outperform their peers and see up to 35% more innovation revenue.
Now is the time to close the gap and unlock that potential. This one-day, high-impact training is designed exclusively for women in government technology roles—equipping you to lead with confidence, influence change, and drive meaningful transformation in your organization.

  • Master Leadership & Influence: 

    Build executive presence, refine strategic thinking, and enhance decision-making skills to lead with confidence in government IT.

  • Navigate Emerging Technologies: 

    Stay ahead of the curve by understanding key government technology trends and learning how to drive digital transformation effectively.

  • Accelerate Your Career Growth & Leadership Impact: 

    Gain actionable insights on career progression, networking, and mentorship to support long-term leadership success.

  • Champion Inclusive Innovation: 

    Learn proven strategies for fostering diverse, high-performing teams that drive innovation and success.

Meet your Trainer

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CJ Ritchie

Former Chief Information Officer for the Government of British Columbia

CJ Ritchie is a former Chief Information Officer for the Government of British Columbia and a nationally recognized leader in public sector digital transformation. Over her 27-year career in government, CJ led major initiatives across ministries, most notably launching BC’s Digital Plan and establishing the Exchange Lab to help modernize public services. She introduced innovative tools such as digital credentials, improving access, trust, and security for citizens and professionals online.

CJ co-chaired the Canadian Public Sector CIO Council (2021–2024), serves on the board of the Digital Identity and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), and was named CIO of the Year in 2020. Her work has received international recognition from the United Nations and the Government Innovation Awards in Singapore.