We’re proud to welcome Laura Lee Langley, President of ACOA and one of Canada’s most respected public-sector leaders, as our 2025 keynote speaker.

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Joining ACOA in July 2024 as president, Ms. Langley brings over 25 years of leadership in the Nova Scotia government, where she served in multiple senior roles including Deputy Minister to the Premier, Clerk of the Executive Council, and Head of the Public Service. Before her public service, she spent 15 years in journalism.

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Recognized for her citizen-centered approach and ability to lead transformative change, she holds two master’s degrees and has been honoured with the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, and was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.