Shaping Ontario’s Digital Future: Innovation, Collaboration, Resilience
The Government Cybersecurity Showcase Ontario explores how Ontario's public sector is transitioning from Gov 2.0's perimeter-based defenses to Gov 3.0's zero-trust, AI-enabled security architectures that embed security into digital services, protect resident data, and build cyber-resilient infrastructure against ransomware and AI-driven threats.
Ontario is implementing integrated cybersecurity frameworks that support the province's digital transformation: modernizing security infrastructure, deploying zero-trust architectures, leveraging AI for threat detection, and ensuring robust protection of citizen data across all government touchpoints.
Learn how CIOs, CISOs, and senior leaders across Ontario ministries are clarifying cyber governance, aligning risk ownership, and enabling secure digital innovation that supports interoperability without compromising public trust or service delivery.
Join us to explore advanced cybersecurity measures, including AI-powered threat intelligence, zero-trust architectures, quantum-safe encryption, and incident response strategies designed to protect Ontario's Gov 3.0 transformation.
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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.
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.
Discover how cybersecurity impacts organizational success, learn to navigate emerging threats, and explore strategies to align security with your team’s goals and operations.
Olga Bakonyi
Head, Digital Technology Services, Government Services Integration Cluster, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery& Procurement, Ontario Public Service
Samir Wissa
Chief Information Security Officer, MGH & Sinai Health
Olivera Zatezalo
CISO & VP, Cyber and IT Security, Ontario Power Generation
Gina Johar
Senior Vice President, Data and Knowledge Management, Infrastructure Ontario
Sumon Acharjee
Chief Information Officer, City of Markham
Jonathan Eng
Director, Cyber Defence - I&IT, Metrolinx
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.
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.
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.
Becoming a partner at the Government Cybersecurity Showcase Ontario 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 government leaders, providing a valuable platform to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to critical conversations on safeguarding public sector. With a focus on Ontario's specific 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.
