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Aspiring to Lead: Navigating Government for Women in Technology

Empowering the Next Generation of Female IT Leaders

March 26, 2026 | 9:00am to 4:30pm EST
​Ottawa, Ontario

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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.

Meet your Trainer

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Hillary Hartley

Former Chief Digital and Data Officer and Deputy Minister for Digital Government, Government of Ontario

Hillary Hartley is a senior public sector leader whose career demonstrates how women can lead large-scale technology transformation within complex government systems. With more than 25 years of experience across U.S. and Canadian governments, she is recognized for combining deep digital expertise with inclusive, people-centred leadership.

From 2017 to 2023, Hartley served as the first Chief Digital and Data Officer and Deputy Minister for Digital Government for the Province of Ontario. In this role, she led the Ontario Digital Service and played a central role in modernizing how government designed and delivered services. She championed user-centred design, agile delivery, and multidisciplinary teams, helping shift digital from a support function to a strategic leadership priority.

Her leadership experience extends beyond digital portfolios. As Deputy Minister of Consumer Services, she oversaw ServiceOntario and consumer protection programs, strengthening her impact as a whole-of-government executive and reinforcing the importance of integrating digital leadership with frontline service delivery.

For women in technology leadership, Hartley’s career illustrates how to lead with authority and empathy, build influence across systems, and deliver transformation that is as much about people and culture as it is about technology.