capa 2026

MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2026

All Day	Arrival of Delegates - Hotel Saskatchewan
Evening	Registration - Hotel Saskatchewan
Evening	Come and Go - Welcome Reception with appetizers Join colleagues from across jurisdictions for the official opening reception of the conference. This informal come-and-go evening will feature appetizers, refreshments, and an opportunity to connect before the start of programming.
Networking	Networking & Hospitality Suite Drop in throughout the evening to relax, connect with colleagues, and enjoy refreshments and light snacks.

TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026

7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast - Hotel Saskatchewan
Morning	Land Acknowledgement & Opening Prayer Elder Standingready Welcome & Opening Remarks Krista Halayka, Conference Host & Emcee Welcome from the Legislative Assembly Service - Saskatchewan Iris Lang, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Rob Park, Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Morning	Plenary Regency Ballroom Emerging Technologies and the threats they are facing (KPMG): An external view of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and other emerging risks.
Morning	Breakout Block 1: A series of discussions exploring how emerging technologies and AI are being implemented across legislative environments, including practical applications, governance considerations, security risks, and real-world operational experiences. Broadcast: ASR: Automatic Speech Recognition, the promise, reality and implementation  IT: Balancing Security & AI (KPMG) Finance: How is AI being used to support and serve Members? HR: AI Governance – Privacy & Policies
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Lunch – Hotel Saskatchewan (Taste of Saskatchewan)
1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Plenary: Privacy, Safety and AI Technology Grace Hession David – Saskatchewan’s Privacy Commissioner – The People Side of Emerging Technology
Afternoon	Breakout Block 2: Practical discussions on modernization, accessibility, workplace culture, governance, and the evolving operational realities of legislative organizations. Broadcast: Enhancing Accessibility in Broadcast: Integrating ASL  IT: IT Modernization - GAPs Analysis, Cybersecurity Maturity, Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure Improvement  Finance: Caucus vs Leader vs Member Expenses  HR: Psychological Safety – Beyond Training to Culture Change
Evening	Dinner and Entertainment Enjoy an evening of dining, conversation, and live string quartet entertainment at Rosemary & Rye, an elevated dining venue in the heart of downtown Regina.
Networking	Networking & Hospitality Suite Drop in throughout the evening to relax, connect with colleagues, and enjoy refreshments and light snacks.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2026

7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast - Hotel Saskatchewan
Morning	Breakout Block 3: Exploring organizational resilience, leadership continuity, cybersecurity, and emerging operational pressures within legislative environments. Broadcast: Broadcast Operations Tour (Legislative Building)  IT: Future of IT Operations – AI, M365, Cybersecurity, Risk Management. Optional topics – CAPA Teams, Cloud, AI Integration and Governance, Data Management, BC/DR Finance: Emerging Issues with Member Expenses HR: Leadership Capacity & Succession Support
Morning	Plenary – Modernization in Practice A plenary discussion exploring how legislative organizations are approaching modernization across technology, operations, and service delivery. Through practical examples and lessons learned, participants will examine the realities of implementing large-scale change initiatives, including enterprise systems, modernization projects, operational pressures, and the people side of transformation. Case Study - Adoption of Workday in the British Columbia Legislative Service
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch – Hotel Saskatchewan (Stone Fired Favourites)
Afternoon	Breakout Block 4: Applied discussions exploring modernization projects, enterprise technology, operational pressures, and maintaining effective legislative services with limited resources. Broadcast: Modernizing Sound: Audio System Upgrades in the Alberta Legislature Chamber  Cross Functional: Doing More with Less  Cross Functional: Enterprise Technology (new HR and payroll systems)
Afternoon	Jurisdictional Roundtables: Functional roundtable discussions providing jurisdictions an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on key themes from the conference, and discuss emerging challenges, priorities, and practical takeaways. Broadcast IT: M365 session – Tools, Optimization, Copilot, Collaboration Finance HR
Evening	Tour and Dinner – Evening – Explore Regina Enjoy an evening exploring Regina’s local food, culture, and hospitality, including experiences such as: Pub Grub and Brew Pub Experience Prairie Orchard Tour and Dinner
Networking	Networking & Hospitality Suite Drop in throughout the evening to relax, connect with colleagues, and enjoy refreshments and light snacks.

THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2026

7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast - Hotel Saskatchewan
Morning	Keynote: Leadership and Responsibility in contemporary times
Morning	CAPA AGM Passing Driftwood to the Yukon
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Lunch – BarWillow on Wascana Enjoy a lunch featuring locally inspired Saskatchewan cuisine while overlooking the scenic shores of Wascana Lake in the heart of Wascana Centre.
Afternoon	Afternoon at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building & Wascana Centre Spend the afternoon exploring the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and the surrounding beauty of Wascana Centre — one of the largest urban parks in North America — while enjoying the unique history, architecture, and public spaces at the heart of Saskatchewan’s capital.
Evening	Tour and Dinner – Mosaic Stadium Spend the evening at Mosaic Stadium, home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, enjoying dinner, conversation, and views of one of Canada’s premier CFL venues.
Networking	Networking & Hospitality Suite Drop in throughout the evening to relax, connect with colleagues, and enjoy refreshments and light snacks.

FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2026

All Day

Takeaway Breakfast – Hotel Saskatchewan

Breakfast is available prior to departures for attendees, throughout the day.

Departures all day