AI is rapidly transforming public services from automation to citizen engagement. But as government organizations accelerate AI adoption, they face a growing challenge: how to enable innovation without increasing cyber risk, regulatory exposure, or operational disruption.

In this session, Calian cybersecurity leaders will share the practical journey to securing AI in government, grounded in real-world public sector experience. Attendees will learn why traditional cybersecurity and awareness approaches fall short in the age of GenAI, how AI-driven threats and employee usage expand the attack surface, and why government organizations must shift from prevention-only thinking to cyber resilience.

The session will walk through a clear, actionable framework, from AI risk assessment and secure-by-design controls to continuous protection, enablement, and pre-emptive security, helping public sector leaders balance innovation, trust, and mission continuity.

Attendees will leave with:

• Practical journey to secure AI without slowing service delivery
• Insight into how leading organizations are reframing cybersecurity as cyber resilience
• Guidance on building governance, culture, and controls that support safe, responsible AI adoption

AI is transforming how cybersecurity teams detect, predict, and respond to threats across complex federal networks. But as automation expands, leaders must ensure these tools enhance—not replace—human judgment. This session explores how public sector organizations are integrating AI into their security operations to build faster, smarter, and more adaptive defense models.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can:

• Leverage AI and analytics for real-time threat monitoring and anomaly detection
  
• Automate incident response while preserving human oversight
  
• Reduce alert fatigue and accelerate decision-making through intelligent triage
  
• Build trust in AI-driven security operations across teams and leadership

Saul Bartoli

Senior Technical Advisor, Cybersecurity, Chief Digital Officer Sector, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Isabelle Tanguay

Senior Lead Strategist, Partner Relations, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa

Kush Gidda

Director, Cyber and IT Security, Ontario Power Generation

Nicolas Fradette

Director, Analytic Platform & Automation, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Florian Saugues Moderator

Communications Director, Numana

This session explores how the Department of Justice modernized its file sharing approach using TitanFile’s secure, centralized file transfer solution. Learn how the DoJ addressed compliance requirements up to Protected B, replaced outdated SFTP tools, and enabled secure, efficient collaboration across federal teams and external stakeholders.

As government agencies become increasingly familiar with and begin to integrate Generative AI and Agentic AI into their environments, a critical question emerges: are you prepared for AI? This session is designed to provide a brief understanding of both AI and Agentic AI, along with the necessary strategies to secure your environment for this transformative shift.

Key Questions we will address:

• How should any organization prepare for using AI tools?
• What is the difference between Generative AI and Agentic AI?
• What are the risks associated with AI?
• How can I build and protect my AI applications?

Quantum computing is redefining what’s possible in data processing—and what’s at risk. As the public sector prepares for the next wave of technological disruption, governments must act now to protect sensitive systems from quantum-enabled threats.

This session explores how agencies are re-evaluating encryption, infrastructure, and policy frameworks to ensure long-term security resilience. From quantum-safe cryptography to AI-driven threat modeling, learn how forward-thinking leaders are modernizing cybersecurity to stay ahead of the curve.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can:

• Assess the impact of quantum technologies on today’s security systems
  
• Implement quantum-resilient encryption and key management strategies
  
• Strengthen readiness through cross-agency coordination and simulation exercises
  
• Balance innovation and security in planning for post-quantum transformation

AI is now embedded across government operations—but security has not kept pace. Recent research shows that the average enterprise AI system can be compromised in as little as 16 minutes, using autonomous software that can identify sensitive data and move through environments faster than traditional security teams can respond.

In this keynote, AJ Sofia - CTO in Residence at Zscaler, explores how AI has shifted cyber risk from human-speed to machine-speed, why shadow AI is rapidly expanding the public sector attack surface, and what architectural changes are required to defend against autonomous threats before critical systems and data are exposed.

Key takeaways include:
- Why AI systems introduce a fundamentally new risk profile
- How shadow AI is reshaping where data leaks occur
- What it means to secure machine-to-machine activity at scale

This session focuses on how artificial intelligence enables intelligence agencies to process massive volumes of captured and live audio, video, documents, and images through automated transcription, real-time translation, and advanced search algorithms. Attendees will discover how these capabilities allow analysts to rapidly identify relevant content across multilingual sources, uncover hidden connections, and surface critical intelligence that would be impossible to detect through manual review alone. The discussion will address deployment strategies for scalable AI systems that transform raw multimedia data into actionable intelligence while ensuring accuracy, security, and appropriate governance frameworks.

Split into specialized conversation areas and join engaging discussions to dive deeper into your innovation priorities.

Roundtable 1 - Agentic AI and The Future of Cyber Defense in Government Facilitated by Aj Sofia, CTO in Residence, Zscaler

Roundtable 2 - Operationalizing Cyber Defense: Making Decisions Under Pressure and Getting Real About Cyber Strategy Facilitated by Farhan Selod, Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Calian

Roundtable 3 - Identity as the New Perimeter: Strengthening Access, Trust, and Accountability Across Government Facilitated by Ron Soper, Principal Engineer, Ping Identity.

Roundtable 4 - Agentic AI & Machine Based Learning Decisions: Are you ready? Facilitated by Dan Kent, Cloudflare

Roundtable 5 - Protecting our infrastructure sovereignty and digital economy from the quantum threat Facilitated by Philippe Barraud, Advisor, Kirq Quantum Communication Testbed, Numana

Roundtable 6 - Securing the Supply Chain and Third Parties in a Connected Government Ecosystem Facilitated by Anthony Lauro, Senior Security Technology and Strategy Director, Akamai

Roundtable 7 - From Alerts to Action: Using Threat Intelligence to Drive Faster, Smarter Decisions Facilitated by Recorded Future

Roundtable 8 - AI SOC Analysts and Federal Environments: Have Reinforcements Arrived?  Facilitated by D3 Security.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity—unlocking new tools to predict, detect, and defend against threats faster than ever before. But alongside the promise comes hesitation, with public sector leaders grappling with questions of trust, ethics, and responsible adoption. This panel explores how governments can lean into AI’s opportunities while addressing the risks head-on.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can:

• Harness AI-driven analytics to strengthen real-time threat detection and response
  
• Build transparency and governance frameworks that ensure AI use is responsible and trusted
  
• Overcome cultural and organizational resistance by building confidence in AI adoption
  
• Balance human expertise and machine intelligence to achieve stronger security outcomes

Matthew Venneri

Director Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Operations and Platforms Support, Digital Program, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Meagan Collins

Manager, Analytics and Data Science, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Michael Kalin

Director, Service Canada

Florian Saugues Moderator

Communications Director, Numana

Technology is only as strong as the people behind it. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the greatest defense lies not just in systems, but in awareness, culture, and collaboration. This session explores how federal organizations are investing in their people—building the knowledge, confidence, and shared responsibility needed to defend against evolving digital risks.

From leadership strategy to frontline readiness, discover how the public sector is reframing cybersecurity as a human challenge—one that blends technology with trust, empathy, and empowerment.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can:

• Foster a culture of cyber awareness and accountability across your workforce
  
• Equip teams with the tools and training to identify and respond to threats
  
• Strengthen leadership engagement in cybersecurity strategy and planning
  
• Balance human judgment with AI-enabled automation for smarter defense

Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and traditional defense models can’t keep pace. Artificial intelligence is transforming how governments detect, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents—enabling real-time visibility, adaptive defenses, and smarter decision-making at scale.

This session explores how public sector organizations are operationalizing AI to strengthen security resilience, reduce response times, and anticipate risks before they strike. From automation to predictive analytics, discover how AI is redefining cyber defense for a faster, safer, and more connected government.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can:

• Leverage AI and machine learning to detect anomalies and predict attacks
  
• Integrate automated response tools to reduce incident dwell time
  
• Combine human expertise with AI intelligence for faster, smarter decisions
  
• Build trusted frameworks to ensure ethical, transparent use of AI in cybersecurity