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Join us for two power-packed days of expert-led sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on workshops designed to fortify your knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
DAY 1
Time
Event
Location
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
Entrance Hall
- 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcoming Remarks- MC – Michelle Robitaille
Main Hall
- 9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
The Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, the Government of Ontario
Main Hall
- 9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
Open Keynote Presentation by:
Paul Wagner, CEO, Canadian Digital Service
Main Hall
- 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Future of Cybersecurity – Securing Canadian Identities
Moderated by Francois Guay, CCN
Panelists:
Paul Wagner – CEO – Canadian Digital Services;
Daria Ribar – Senior Consultant – Cyber Security and Privacy
Matt Davies – CTO, Shared Services
Main Hall
- 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Leadership Masterclass: Future of Cybersecurity for C-Suite Leaders
By: Peter Smetny-Sowa – Fortinet
MasterClass – RM 210
- 11:30AM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH
Lunch & Learn Presentation: “Cyber Resilience in the Face of AI Driven Cyber Attacks”
By: Jason Proctor, Cyber Resilience Advisory Lead, Resilience & Compliance Global Technology Office
&
Ret. Rear Admiral Jeffery Zwick, Mission Manager Strategic Programs, Dell
MasterClass – RM 210
- 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
“Advanced AI and GAI Techniques for Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive”
By: By: Bob Kalka, Global Lead, WW Security Sales
&
Abdulaziz Sakr (Security Technical Specialist – IAM Global Sales – Software Sales) IBM
MasterClass – RM 210
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dell Networking/Cocktails
Networking/Exhibit Hall
*Subject to change
DAY 2
Time
Event
Location
- 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Power Breakfast & Learn: “ Managing passwords is obsolete, manage privilege instead!”
By: Maurice Côté, VP Product, Devolutions
MasterClass – RM 210
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Learn with Carole House, Executive in Residence, Terranet Venture Inc.
US Embassy
*Subject to change
Note: The U.S. Embassy is a secure facility, and we kindly ask that the following rules are followed to expedite entry into the building. Guards will clear each guest before getting on the bus at the venue. Each guest will be given a wristband that they need to show at the gate to gain access to the building. A guard will travel with guests on the bus from the venue to the U.S. Embassy. Guests that stray from the guard escort at any time will need to be re-cleared before entry. Guests will be allowed to keep their cellphones in the building, but we kindly ask that no photos are taken on Embassy property. Laptops and other electronics will have to be turned into the guards on entry and will be returned when leaving the building.
DAY 1
DAY 2
Note: The U.S. Embassy is a secure facility, and we kindly ask that the following rules are followed to expedite entry into the building. Guards will clear each guest before getting on the bus at the venue. Each guest will be given a wristband that they need to show at the gate to gain access to the building. A guard will travel with guests on the bus from the venue to the U.S. Embassy. Guests that stray from the guard escort at any time will need to be re-cleared before entry. Guests will be allowed to keep their cellphones in the building, but we kindly ask that no photos are taken on Embassy property. Laptops and other electronics will have to be turned into the guards on entry and will be returned when leaving the building.
DAY 1
Time
Event
Location
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
Entrance Hall
- 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcoming Remarks- MC – Michelle Robitaille
Main Hall
- 9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
The Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, the Government of Ontario
Main Hall
- 9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
Open Keynote Presentation by:
Paul Wagner, CEO, Canadian Digital Service
Main Hall
- 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Future of Cybersecurity – Securing Canadian Identities
Moderated by Francois Guay, CCN
Panelists:
Paul Wagner – CEO – Canadian Digital Services;
Daria Ribar – Senior Consultant – Cyber Security and Privacy
Matt Davies – CTO, Shared Services
Main Hall
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
Exhibit Hall
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop Sessions 1: Lead by Sandeep Lota, Field CTO, Nozomi
Workshop Room 106H
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
“Securing the Future: AI-infused Security and Generative AI”, Bob Kalka, Global Lead, WW Security Sales, IBM
Main Hall
- 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop Session 2: Lead by Rubrik
Workshop Room 106H
- 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
LUNCH
Lunch & Learn Presentation: The State of remote Identity Verification and Digital Credentials in Canada.
By: Steve Borza, CEO, Bluink
Main Hall
- 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Welcoming by Francois Guay, Founder, CCN
Main Hall
- 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop Sessions 3: Lead by Alex Esser, Dir., Product Management, Thales
Workshop Room 106H
- 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
“Go beyond with AI and Identity”, by Mike Berthold, Sr. Solutions Architect, Okta
Main Hall
- 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion: “Digital DNA: Crafting Identity in Modern Business”.
Moderated by Sacha Gera, CEO, JSI
Panelists:
Louis Migault, Principal Business Value Manager, Okta
Patrick Cormier, President & CEO, DTLab,
Steve Borza, CEO, Bluink,
George Al-Kour, CTO, Ruby,
Main Hall
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
“Ditch ChatGPT: Master the Art of Securing Your Enterprise Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)” with Simon Sulyma, SVP, Manulife
Main Hall
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dell Networking/Cocktails
Networking/Exhibit Hall
*Subject to change
DAY 2
Time
Event
Location
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
Entrance Hall
- 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcoming Remarks with Hr. Col. Rima Aristocrat
Main Hall
- 9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
Opening Keynote Presentation by: Carole House, Executive in Residence, Terranet Ventures, Inc.,
Main Hall
- 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: AI Frontiers: Navigating the New Normal in Cybersecurity & Business
Leaders from various sectors discuss AI’s integration into cybersecurity and business, focusing on collaboration, shared challenges, innovative solutions, and future directions.
Moderator- Nevin French, Vice President, Edelman Global Advisory
Mark Schaan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Mario Schlener, CoLead Global Responsible AI Team, Ernst and young LLP
Lauren Biron, Partner and Lead for Privacy and Technology Law, Levio Business and Technology
Kara Beckles, Executive Director, Privacy and Responsible Data Division, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Main Hall
- 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop Session 4: Building Cybersecurity Program, Mark Tse, VP, Strategic Partnerships & Matt Edwards, CEO, Cocoon CS
Workshop Room 106H
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
Exhibit Hall
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
“Security Assurance for Deep Neural Network Development” by Jason Jaskolka – Associate Carleton University
Main Hall
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop session 5: “Leveraging Identity Telemetry to Improve Breach Responses”, Pier-Luc Charbonneau, Solution Engineer, SentinelOne
Workshop Room 106H
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
LUNCH
Lunch & Learn Presentation: “The Most Important Shift for Cybersecurity in a Generation” with Steve Riley, Global Field CTO, Netskope
Main Hall
- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Presentation by Dr. Sami Khoury, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment
Main Hall
- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Workshop Session 6: “Opportunities awaits Worldwide”, Waqas Yousafzai, Trade Commissioner, Trade Commissioner Services
Workshop Room 106H
- 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Ethical Transition to Quantum-based Ecosystem
Moderated by Garima Baipai, Founder Canadian DevOps Community of Practice
Panelists:
Imraan Bashir, Partner & National Public Sector Cyberleader, KPMG
Bruno Couillard, Founder & CEO, Crypto4A,
Randy Purse, CD PhD CTDP, Sr. Advisor, Cybersecurity Trainingh and Education, Rogers Cybersecurity Catalyst
Blair Canavan, Dir. Alliances, Thales
Main Hall
- 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Workshop Session 6: “You’re Exposed! Endpoint visibility, Speedy, and 5 Key Things Needed” By Serge Charette, Dir., Solutions Engineering, Tanium
Workshop Room 106H
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
“Update on Cyber Landscape”, Deborah Clark-Forster, Sr.Account Executive, MEDJCT, Ontario Government
Workshop Room 106H
- 2:45 PM - 2:45 PM
“Preventing An Attacker’s Flank – Strategies for Securing OT Daps and Improving Resiliency” by Mohammad Waqas, CTO Healthcare, Armis
Main Hall
- 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
How Artificial Intelligence Changes What’s Important for Cybersecurity Professionals. by John Weigelt, CTO, Microsoft Canada
Main Hall
- 5:00 PM
CIS 2024 Adjourn!
Networking/Exhibit Hall
*Subject to change
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 1
Time
Event
Location
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
Entrance Hall
- 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcoming Remarks – MC – Michelle Robitaille
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
The Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, the Government of Ontario
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
Open Keynote Presentation by:
Paul Wagner, CEO, Canadian Digital Service
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Future of Cybersecurity – Streamed
Moderated by Francois Guay, CCN
Panelists:
Paul Wagner – CEO – Canadian Digital Services;
Daria Ribar – Senior Consultant – Cyber Security and Privacy
Matt Davies – CTO, Shared Services
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
Exhibit Hall
- 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Tech-Byte: Cyber Threat Intelligent by Jerry Glowka, Sr. Consultant, AIEIO
General Presentation
Hall RM 201
- 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Ontario Government Credit Workshop
General Presentation
Hall RM 201
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dell Networking/Cocktails
Networking/Exhibit Hall
*Subject to change
DAY 2
Time
Event
Location
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
Entrance Hall
- 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcoming Remarks with Hr. Col. Rima Aristocrat
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Open Keynote Presentation By: Carole House, Executive in Residence, Terranet Ventures, Inc.,
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: AI Frontiers: Navigating the New Normal in Cybersecurity & Business
Leaders from various sectors discuss AI’s integration into cybersecurity and business, focusing on collaboration, shared challenges, innovative solutions, and future directions.
Moderator: Nevin French, Vice President, Edelman Global Advisory
Mark Schaan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Mario Schlener, CoLead Global Responsible AI Team, Ernst and young LLP
Lauren Biron, Partner and Lead for Privacy and Technology Law, Levio Business and Technology
Kara Beckles, Executive Director, Privacy and Responsible Data Division, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
General Presentation – Streamed
Hall RM 201
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
Exhibit Hall
- 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Tech-Byte: Wireless Threat Intelligent by Bastille
General Presentation
Hall RM 201
- 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
TechByte: Cyber CX
General Presentation – Streamed Hall RM 201
- 5:00 PM
CIS 2024 Adjourn
*Subject to change
DAY 1
DAY 2
