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Agenda

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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8:00AM

Registration & Networking

8:00 AM - 9:10 AM (70 mins)

9:10AM

Welcome from the Public Sector Network

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)

9:20AM

Welcome from the Chair

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM (10 mins)

9:30AM
Keynote

Cyber Resilience in Healthcare: Protecting Critical Systems While Delivering Continuous Care

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM (20 mins)

Samir Wissa Chief Information Security Officer, MGH & Sinai Health
10:00AM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 mins)

10:20AM
Panel discussion

Cyber Optimism: Embracing the Benefits of AI and Overcoming Fear

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM (30 mins)

Sumon Acharjee Chief Information Officer, City of Markham
Ali Abbas Hirji Professor, Cybersecurity and IT, Seneca Polytechnic
10:50AM

Morning Networking Break

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM (40 mins)

11:30AM
Keynote

Securing Critical Infrastructure: Building Cyber Resilience in an AI-Driven World

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM (20 mins)

Olivera Zatezalo CISO & VP, Cyber and IT Security, Ontario Power Generation
11:50AM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM (20 mins)

12:10PM
Panel discussion

Scaling Innovation: The Vulnerability of our Legacy Applications and Systems

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM (30 mins)

12:40PM

Networking Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:20 PM (100 mins)

2:00PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (60 mins)

3:00PM

Break

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (10 mins)

3:10PM
Fireside Chat

Beyond the Firewall: The Human Element in Cybersecurity

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM (20 mins)

Technology can only go so far—human behavior remains the frontline of cyber defense. This session explores how governments are addressing insider risk, building a security-first culture, and empowering employees as active defenders in the threat landscape.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can foster cyber awareness, reduce human error, and create a resilient security culture.

  • Strengthen employee engagement with cybersecurity protocols
  • Address behavioral risks through training and accountability
  • Design user-friendly policies that support compliance
  • Embed security thinking into daily decision-making across teams
3:30PM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM (20 mins)

3:50PM
Panel discussion

Building Resilience: Strategies for Combating Emerging Cyber Threats in the Public Sector

3:50 PM - 4:20 PM (30 mins)

Cyber threats are evolving rapidly—and public sector systems are high-value targets. This session explores how governments are strengthening resilience through smarter defenses, cross-agency coordination, and real-time threat response.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can stay ahead of threats, build agile defenses, and protect essential public services.

  • Detect and respond to emerging threats with speed and precision
  • Coordinate cyber strategies across ministries and jurisdictions
  • Build recovery and continuity into cybersecurity planning
  • Foster partnerships to expand intelligence and response capacity
4:20PM

Closing Remarks

4:20 PM - 4:30 PM (10 mins)

4:30PM

Networking Drinks Reception

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (60 mins)

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