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Join us for a power-packed day 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.
Time
Event
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration and Power Breakfast
Check-in, collect materials, visit solution providers, and network with peers.
- 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Host Remarks
Matt Mahoney
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ward 8, City of Mississauga
- 8:45 AM - 9:00AM
Opening Remarks
The Honourable Jenna Sudds, P.C., M.P.
Parliamentary Secretary for Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Keynote Address – Navigating Cyber Risks in Times of Uncertainty
Dr. Sami Khoury
Government of Canada Senior Official for
Cyber Security, Communications Security
Establishment
- 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Regulatory Compliance Challenges
Steve Gregory, Director of Business Development, 123 Cyber
Panelists:
Alexander Tsoulis, Senior Advisor – Business Development & Advanced Technologies, MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.
Julian Chapman, Former Bgen, Seasoned consultant to the C-Suite and Risk Management expert
- 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
Refreshments and networking opportunity
- 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop: Supply Chain Security and AI: Exploring the Benefits and Risks
Bill Dunnion
CISO, Mitel Corp.
- 11:30 PM - 12:15 PM
Workshop: Shielding Your Business: Mastering Risk Mitigation with Cyber Insurance
Jonathan Weekes
President, BOXX Insurance
Alfred Mak
Vice President, Cyber Practice at Marsh Specialty Canada & US
- 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
- 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Workshop: Managing Supply Chain Risk: A Strategic Legal Approach
Imran Ahmad
Partner and Co-Head of Cybersecurity & Privacy, Norton Rose Fulbright
- 2:15 PM - 3 PM
Workshop: CMMC, CPCSC & Bill C-8: What Aerospace Companies Need to Know to Stay Competitive and Compliant
Arnold Villeneuve
CMMC/CP-CSC Advisor/CSO, Achieve Tech
- 3 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking Break
- 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Workshops: Creating a Cyber-Resilient Supply Chain Strategy
Mark Tse
VP Strategic Partnership, Cocoon Cybersecurity
- 4:15 PM - 5 PM
Workshop: Utilizing Risk Management in your Growth Strategy
David Cloutier
Senior Business Advisor, BDC Advisory Services
- 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks – Making Today Meaningful: What Did I Learn and What Actions Should I Take?
Dave Mahr
Senior Partner, BDC Advisory Services
- 5:15 PM - 6 PM
Business Social
Snacks & Drinks, networking, and vendor visitation
- 6 PM
Conference Adjourns
*Subject to change
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