Government Cybersecurity Showcase Alberta
Securing Alberta's Future: Building Resilience in the Digital Age
21 Oct 2026
For government, by government
Event steering committee
Martin Dinel
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta
Christina Dentzien
Executive Director, Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta
Scott Beeby
Executive Director, Central Logistics Branch, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Brad Smid
Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Infrastructure
Martin Dinel
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta
Christina Dentzien
Executive Director, Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta
Scott Beeby
Executive Director, Central Logistics Branch, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Brad Smid
Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Infrastructure
Event overview
The Government Cybersecurity Showcase Alberta returns to Edmonton in 2026, bringing together the province’s top cyber minds, risk leaders, and security innovators. This is Alberta’s only FREE, large-scale public sector event focused exclusively on cybersecurity strategy, innovation, and inter-agency readiness.
This year’s agenda responds directly to Alberta’s most urgent cyber challenges—governance for AI tools, enabling cyber resilience through robust cyber strategies, navigating new legislation, integrating threat intelligence, and deploying enterprise-level defences. Learn how organizations are evolving their security operations using platforms, and gain insights from top-tier vendors on building integrated defence frameworks that work.
Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your agency’s cyber posture and engage directly with Alberta’s most influential security voices. Gain practical strategies, build new partnerships, and apply fresh thinking to the evolving threat landscape shaping the public sector in 2026.
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Events that bring cybersecurity professionals together are very important. It can help raise awareness within the organization and is great for information sharing. One organization doing something might encourage similar cybersecurity protocols to be introduced in another area.
Sarah Hunt
Information Security Officer, Ministry of Technology and Innovation
Who will be there?
Share your experiences and collaborate with peers to strengthen cyber resilience, implement innovative security strategies, and drive cross-agency efforts to protect critical government infrastructure and data.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to develop comprehensive strategies addressing emerging cybersecurity threats, ensuring robust protection of federal systems and data.
- Exchange insights on implementing cost-effective and compliant cloud security measures that balance innovation with fiscal responsibility.
- Participate in discussions on the practical implications of quantum computing and its potential impact on encryption, working together to identify actionable steps toward quantum-safe strategies.
- Engage in peer-to-peer dialogue on enhancing cross-agency cyber resilience, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure and mitigating the risks of ransomware and other sophisticated attacks.
Enhance your team’s expertise, exchange insights with peers, and uncover innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity operations and optimize service delivery in the public sector.
- Learn practical approaches for integrating advanced threat detection technologies, including AI and machine learning, into your organization’s cybersecurity framework.
- Explore emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of federal cybersecurity, such as zero-trust architectures and endpoint protection strategies.
- Exchange stories with peers on overcoming challenges in securing public cloud environments while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
- Gain actionable strategies for improving incident response and resilience planning by studying real-world case studies from other government agencies.
Discover how cybersecurity impacts organizational success, learn to navigate emerging threats, and explore strategies to align security with your team’s goals and operations.
- Understand the latest cybersecurity threats, including ransomware and the potential impact of quantum computing, and how these risks could disrupt business operations and organizational resilience.
- Explore the broader implications of emerging cybersecurity technologies and trends, such as quantum-safe encryption and AI-driven threat detection, on future operational strategies.
- Learn how to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities to protect critical services, maintain compliance, and uphold public trust.
- Gain actionable insights into fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and collaboration across teams, ensuring everyone contributes to proactive risk mitigation.
2025 Featured Speakers
Martin Dinel
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta
Barb Carra
President and CEO, Cybera
Richard Henderson
Executive Director and Chief Information Security Officer, Alberta Health Services
Rachel Hayward
Executive Director, CyberAlberta
Michael Spaling
Acting Chief Information Security Officer, University of Alberta
Dorothy Eng
Chief Executive Officer, Code for Canada
Daniel Pedersen
Director, Corporate Information Security Office, City of Edmonton
Why attend?
Actionable Insights
Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels. Leave with actionable strategies and knowledge to apply directly to your agency’s cybersecurity journey.
Fostering Collaboration
Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across agencies. Work together on shared challenges, learn best practices, and explore solutions that drive collective impact.
Unmatched Networking
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing and protecting public service.
2025 Featured sponsors
Vendors, boost your presence
Becoming a partner at the Government Cybersecurity Showcase Alberta offers unique opportunities to connect with decision-makers, showcase innovative solutions, and align with transformative public sector goals. As a partner, you’ll have access to influential cybersecurity leaders, providing a valuable platform to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to critical conversations on public sector modernization. With a focus on Alberta’s security needs, partnership enables you to collaborate directly with key players, co-develop solutions for the state’s challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing government services in impactful ways.
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