Organizations are adopting AI, but are their people, governance and institutions equally ready?
As artificial intelligence advances rapidly, organizational readiness is no longer simply a technology question. It is a leadership, workforce, governance and public-trust imperative.
Taking place in early December 2026, Generation1.ca’s Future Ready Governance: AI Readiness & Maturity will bring together leaders from government, technology, research, industry and civil society to examine the growing gap between AI capability and institutional preparedness. REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 1.
The event will move beyond conversations about what AI can do to address the harder questions:
- Are organizations equipped to govern AI responsibly?
- Do employees and leaders have the skills to adopt it effectively?
- Are governance systems keeping pace with implementation?
- How can institutions build trust while managing risk?
- What does genuine AI maturity look like across people, processes and technology?
Through expert discussions, practical insights and cross-sector dialogue, participants will explore responsible AI adoption, workforce readiness, data governance, accountability, trust and implementation. The program will examine not only how mature an organization’s technology is, but whether its leadership, culture and decision-making systems are ready to use it responsibly.
This event builds on Generation1.ca’s 2025 program, Future Ready Governance: Ethical AI and Public Sector Data Practices, advancing the conversation from ethical principles to organizational preparedness and action. Check out those highlights below and here.
WHO ATTENDED LAST EDITION? Attendees in 2025 included leaders and teams from the Public Opinion Research Directorate of Canada (PORD), Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), Global Affairs Canada, Service Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IECBC), Access Employment, CESOC, Phoenix Strategies, Algonquin College, Carleton University, EKOS Research Associates, QuestionPro, Crestview Strategy, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), ASDE Survey Sampler, among many other recognizable organizations and leaders in the Ottawa and National Capital Region.
Who Should Attend?
Public-sector leaders, policymakers, technology and data professionals, researchers, privacy and AI-governance specialists, workforce leaders, educators, innovators and organizations navigating AI adoption.
AI capability is accelerating. The institutions adopting it must mature just as quickly.
Further details, speakers, and registration information will be announced soon. Reach out for sponsorship and partnership opportunities!
Sponsorship Opportunities: Future Ready Leadership Partner $5,000; AI Maturity Partner $3,000; Governance & Trust Partner $1,500; Future Ready Innovator Supporter $500 (check out the booklet above).
Have another way you would like to advance the vision? We welcome custom partnerships supporting the program, themes, accessibility and community participation. To explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities, contact Arundati@generation1.ca.
Register below as an attendee by December 1.
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