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Tina Mathas is speaking at the mesh conference (April 29–30 in Calgary), and she’s not there to play it safe. Her session will unpack why good ideas often lose steam inside organizations — not because they lack creativity, but because they get lost in translation between teams, roles, and incentives. At mesh, Mathas’ session ends with something most conferences avoid: disagreement. She’ll lead a live debate on what really qualifies as innovation in a corporate setting. Some will argue that improving existing systems counts. Others, like Mathas, draw the line at transformation. “The reason why I’m having the debate at the end is I could be wrong,” she says. “Some people have other viewpoints.” Expect a candid, no-fluff discussion. Audience questions are welcome. The goal isn’t consensus — it’s clarity. 🔴 Read more about what Tina will share at mesh here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwTezCbZ 🔴 Digital Journal is the official media partner for the mesh conference. Get your tickets to mesh here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gGSaWeYj 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

“We used to have a fortress. Now there’s no fortress.” That’s how Romanus Prabhu Raymond, Director of Technology at ManageEngine, describes the shift cybersecurity leaders are grappling with today. In the age of remote work, IoT, and always-on cloud services, endpoints aren’t just laptops and desktops. They’re mobile, scattered, and often invisible. That’s why Raymond is urging CIOs to rethink their defence strategy — not just with new tools, but with new philosophies. Ahead of his session at the CIO Association of Canada's Peer Forum Conference next month, we spoke with Raymond about: • Why Zero Trust isn’t just a framework—it’s a mindset • How AI, ML, and LLMs are reshaping the security landscape (for defenders and attackers) • What every CIO should prioritize this quarter to improve resilience • Why strong leaders don’t just invest in software—they invest in people Read the full story by David Potter on Digital Journal: https://lnkd.in/gAFUitj3 -- 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

A look ahead and what to expect at the mesh conference April 29-30. We will be there with new research, and we're interviewing innovators who are coming to #meshcon from across the country.

Digital Journal is proud to be the official media partner for ScaleUP Week 2025. Hosted in Calgary and online from June 2–5, this national platform will put the spotlight on the leaders, companies, and conditions that help turn early success into sustained growth. “Canada has everything it needs to become a global leader in scale,” says Dr. Simon Raby, Ph.D., professor at Mount Royal University and founder of ScaleUP Week. “We’re seeing more momentum than ever behind the idea that scaling matters — and ScaleUP Week brings together the people, insights, and tools needed to turn potential into performance.” Each day of the four-day event focuses on a different piece of the scaleup puzzle: ▪️ The state of Canadian scaleup ecosystems, with regional working sessions across the West. ▪️ Hands-on masterclasses for leaders of growing companies. ▪️ A marketplace for high-growth firms to connect with advisors and investors. ▪️ A national gala celebrating Canada’s top scaleup stories. As media partner, Digital Journal will feature interviews, research insights, and founder perspectives in the lead-up to ScaleUP Week 2025, and on-site coverage throughout the event. Read the full story by David Potter on Digital Journal: https://lnkd.in/gW5er2cR -- 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

Big things happen when we work together — and through the first quarter of this year, our Team Calgary program got even stronger. Learn more about Team Calgary ➤ https://lnkd.in/gBwTg9mu. Please join us in welcoming five new partners to the team powering Calgary’s economic future: 🔹Digital Journal  🔹mesh conference  🔹Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary & Area 🔹Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) 🔹Bird Construction From technology and innovation to construction, legal expertise and community building — these organizations reflect the incredible diversity and strength of Calgary’s economy. Together, we’re growing the Blue Sky City.  Team Calgary partners are vital contributors to Calgary’s economic action plan, Uplook — a shared vision for long-term prosperity through innovation, investment and inclusive growth ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Megan Zimmerman | Ethan Green | Kysha Moradel-Takaguchi #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether 

What kind of mindset shows up in your decision-making room — abundance or scarcity? In her latest Insight Forum column for Digital Journal, Roselle M. Gonsalves, PhD challenges leaders to pay attention to how we respond to new ideas — especially when they’re unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or untested. In one instance, Gonsalves describes a team presenting a well-researched equity initiative, only to have leadership respond with skepticism instead of curiosity or dialogue. “It wasn’t the pushback that stung — scrutiny is part of the process — but the lack of imagination,” she writes. “The inability to see possibility and the way the conversation immediately narrowed.” From inclusion to innovation, Roselle argues that mindset isn’t abstract, it's operational. Scarcity closes doors under the guise of rigour, she says. Abundance opens them with curiosity, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gGZQpZjc -- Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

What happens when AI stops waiting for instructions? According to a new KPMG Canada survey, Canadian execs are already putting agentic AI to work. Among the 252 leaders polled, 27% said their organization has already deployed it. "Agentic AI is a nascent technology, but it's the most transformative AI we've ever seen in human history to date," says Stephanie Terrill, Canadian managing partner for digital and transformation at KPMG in Canada. The business case is clear: 63% expect a profit boost, 58% expect lower operating costs — and 82% say it will help reduce headcount. But as KPMG’s AI lead Gary Filan points out, the bigger question is how leaders restructure around the tech. “There are ways to strategically reorganize the workforce around AI to optimize headcount and create a flexible, technology-enabled workforce for the future,” Filan says. From issuing refunds to coordinating workflows across entire functions, these AI agents have moved beyond answering questions and are taking action. Read the full story by Jennifer Friesen on Digital Journal: https://lnkd.in/gv9EzPKk -- Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

The CIO Association of Canada and Digital Journal are teaming up to spotlight the country’s top technology leaders — starting with the 2025 CIO Peer Forum in Ottawa. As Canada’s premier event for CIOs and technology executives, the Forum brings together leaders shaping digital strategy, security, and innovation. Through this partnership, we’re amplifying their voices on a national stage. Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gf-RVSAq Sponsors helping bring this event to life include Calian Group, ManageEngine, Converge Technology Solutions Corp., Data Elephant, QRX Technology Group, RSM, Lenovo, SPICE Technology Group, Inc., Thrive, Affinity, Infolaser, and Orangutech. 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE #CIOCAN #CIOPeerForum #TeachLeadership

When disruption clears the ground, most leaders focus on what to plant next. But what if the real problem is the soil itself? At the mesh conference (April 29-30, 2025 in Calgary), Margo Purcell will challenge leaders to stop chasing five-step solutions and start asking harder questions about their teams, their culture, and the hidden conditions shaping innovation. “Training is what you do with animals,” says Purcell who is the CEO of InceptionU Ltd. “We’ve been conditioned to turn off our curiosity and follow instructions. But when the world shifts, that model breaks.” Her session won’t offer neat answers. It will offer a lens to examine what your organization actually needs — and you'll get a readiness assessment to take back with you to your company. 🔴 Read more about what Margo will share at mesh here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHHX7PS8 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

Alberta Innovates and Digital Journal are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at showcasing the dynamic growth and innovation within Alberta’s tech ecosystem. This collaboration kicks off today and will be integrated into Inventures 2025, taking place May 21-23, 2025 at the BMO Centre in Calgary. The partnership will continue after the event and throughout the year to highlight transformative stories from across Alberta. As an official media partner for Inventures, Digital Journal will provide comprehensive on-site coverage, including live interviews from the Digital Journal broadcast studio, strategically located at the heart of the conference. And companies leaders will be given a chance to pitch to be featured in live interviews. Over the course of the three-day event, the studio will feature in-depth conversations with leaders from startups, scale-ups, established enterprises, research institutions, investment firms, and government agencies. 🔴 Read more on Digital Journal here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggUU8gax 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE #Inventures2025 #AreYouIn #Innovation