Time

Session Title

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration and Networking

Check-in, collect materials, visit solution providers, and network with peers.

8:00 AM

Power Breakfast

8:30 AM

Welcome Address by the Master of Ceremony
Opening Remarks by representatives from key partners

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote Address

Speaker: Dr. Sami Khoury

Topic: Navigating Cyber Risks in Times of Uncertainty

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Panel Discussion I

Topic: Regulatory Compliance Challenges

The evolving regulatory landscape, including new cybersecurity laws and standards, presents compliance challenges for businesses striving to meet varying provincial and federal requirements. This includes the implications of NIS 2 and CMMC, CP-CSC, Bill C-26 on Canadian Businesses and Cybersecurity Practices.

Panelists: Industry Experts, Government Officials

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking Break

Refreshments and networking opportunity

11:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Workshop - Cyber Governance and Risk Oversight for Executives

·        How Business Leaders Can Take Ownership of Cybersecurity Under NIS 2 and Bill C-26

·        Understand board-level accountability under NIS 2 and C-26

·        Build an internal governance structure for cybersecurity decision-making

·        Learn how to identify and manage cyber risk as part of enterprise risk management

·        Practical steps to demonstrate “due diligence” and “due care” to regulators

11:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Workshop - Emerging AI – Driven Supply Chain Threats

Understanding how AI threats have surged dramatically since late 2022

Explore vulnerabilities AI tool is affecting supply chain

Developing AI security policies in procurement and vendor selection

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch & Learn

Topic: The Role of Canadian Firms in Securing Global Supply Chains

Informal networking opportunities

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Workshops - Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Disruptions in critical business operations, such as the supply chain, are a primary focus for 45% of cybersecurity leaders, highlighting the need for robust supply chain security measures.

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Workshops - Cybersecurity Insurance Coverage Decline

Despite heightened concerns, there has been a decline in companies purchasing cyber insurance, with cost being a prohibitive factor for many. Understanding the cyber insurance market and coverage gaps

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Workshops - Legal Liability & Crisis Communications

Subtitle: What Every CEO and CISO Should Know Before a Breach Happens

Legal exposures for directors and officers under NIS 2 and C-26

Managing reputational damage and stakeholder communications

Creating a breach communication strategy aligned with compliance needs

Topic: Advanced Techniques for Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Management

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Workshops - Creating a Cyber-Resilient Supply Chain Strategy

Developing and testing Business Continuity & Incident Response Plans

Embedding security in procurement and vendor selection

Using third-party security ratings and audits

Creating playbooks for ransomware and regulatory breach notifications

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Business Social

Snacks & Drinks, networking, and vendor visitation.

5:00 PM

Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

Summarizing key takeaways, future steps, and collaboration opportunities

6:00 PM

Conference Adjourns