Cybersecurity’s biggest conversation starts here.

Brace yourself for a power-packed morning of cutting-edge insights, bold ideas and game-changing strategies. This exclusive half-day summit is where Canada’s cybersecurity leaders – from both public and private sectors – come together to tackle the biggest challenges shaping the future of digital security.

Topics that matter most: Sovereign cloud strategies, AI-driven defense, integrated security architectures, and the innovations that will redefine security in the digital age.


Why you can’t miss this event.

Stay tuned. More speakers will be unveiled shortly – each one a major force in cybersecurity.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the most important Canadian cybersecurity conversation of the year. Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation that will shape the future!

Agenda


Agenda

09/09/2025 09:00

Opening of the Summit

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Nissreen Chams
AVP, Business Development, Bell Cyber

09/09/2025 09:05

Welcome Address

Setting the stage for a morning of cutting-edge conversations on Canada’s cybersecurity future.

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John Menezes
President, Bell Cyber

09/09/2025 09:15

Keynote Address

Mirko Bibic, CEO of Bell Canada: Hear insights on the future of cybersecurity, digital transformation and Canada’s evolving security landscape.

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Mirko Bibic
President & CEO, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada

09/09/2025 09:30

Government Perspective on Cybersecurity

A deep dive into emerging threats, regulatory shifts and key trends shaping the industry.

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Stephen Crawford
Honourable Stephen Crawford: Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

09/09/2025 09:40

National Security Perspective

See a real-time demonstration of rapid threat containment and join the conversation on technology sovereignty and securing Canada’s digital future.

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Chris Lynam
Director General National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, RCMP

09/09/2025 09:55

Panel Discussion

Theme: Cybersecurity in a New Era: Public & Private Sector Innovation and Collaboration

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John Watson
Group President, Bell Business Markets, AI and Ateko, Bell Canada

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Brian Lordon
Directeur des systèmes d'information , Loto Atlantique

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Darcy Pierlot
CTO, Shared Services Canada

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Keith Gordon
EVP and CSO Technology, Infrastructure and Innovation, CIBC

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Maurice Tayeh
Global CIO, Hatch

09/09/2025 10:55

BREAK

09/09/2025 11:15

Demo: The Autonomous SOC

Presentation on Bell’s vision for the next-generation autonomous Security Operations Center (SOC)

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Talha Iqbal
Senior Director, Cyber Intelligence Center, Bell Cyber

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Jawed Ahmad
CTO, Bell Cyber

09/09/2025 11:35

Security Leadership Perspective

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Nicholas Payant
SVP, CISO, Bell

09/09/2025 12:00

Academic Insight

Academic Insight

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Rajan Sandhu
Interim President and Vice Chancellor of Sheridan College

09/09/2025 12:10

Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI

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Lukas Lhotsky
President of Ateko, backed by Bell Canada

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Jae Reichel
COO, Bell AI Fabric

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Michael Pelosi
Country Manager, Canada, Cohere

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Mazen El-Nouri
Director of Sales, AI, Data Centres and Private Cloud solutions - Bell

09/09/2025 12:30

Closing Remarks

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Nissreen Chams
AVP, Business Development, Bell Cyber

09/09/2025 12:35

Lunch

Buffet Lunch, visit Bell cybersecurity partners and networking

Frequently Asked Questions

This summit is designed for senior cybersecurity executives, IT leaders and security professionals from both the public and private sectors. If you're involved in cybersecurity strategy, digital protection or emerging tech, this is a must-attend event.
The event will take place on Tuesday September 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Globe & Mail Centre, 17th floor, downtown Toronto.
The morning includes high-impact keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, live demos, and exclusive networking with senior decision-makers shaping cybersecurity’s future.

More speakers will be revealed over the coming weeks!
Attendance is free for invited cybersecurity executives and professionals, but registration is required. Space is limited, so secure your spot early!
Yes! A networking breakfast, coffee break and lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. When registering, please indicate any dietary restrictions.
Simply complete the registration form on this page. Due to limited seating, we're carefully managing registrations to ensure a diverse and relevant audience. To help us with this, please register using your corporate email address,and make sure your title and organization are accurately listed. We appreciate your understanding.

Once your registration is reviewed and we haven’t reached capacity, you’ll be officially registered and will receive your confirmation email. You’ll also get speaker updates as new keynote speakers and panelists are announced!
Absolutely – if they are senior cybersecurity executives or professionals. However, each attendee must register individually to secure their spot. And all registrations will be reviewed before a seat is secured for the event.
The dress code is business casual. Many attendees will be networking with industry leaders, so we recommend dressing professionally yet comfortably.
Yes! Our networking sessions, Q&A segments and Bell technology partner pavilion offer opportunities to engage with industry leaders, keynote speakers and cybersecurity experts.
Due to limited seating, we're carefully managing registrations to ensure a diverse and relevant audience. Registering using your corporate email address, and ensuring your title and organization are accurately submitted will expedite our review. We appreciate your understanding.
Our venue has limited seating, and while we plan to accommodate everyone as best we can, we are unable to give everyone a spot. We appreciate your understanding and we will reach out as spots become available.
Our intent is to have engaging conversation and bring local cybersecurity professionals together in the same room. If you’re local we hope you can be here in person. For those from outside of the GTA we will be sharing a streaming invitation. All registrations will be validated before being accepted to attend.
Yes! Closer to the date, registered guests will be invited to connect via our event app and registered guests can network with other attendees, see the agenda and read about our speaker and get real-time speaker updates!
Please reach out to your Bell partner manager for details.
In addition to the summit sessions and keynote, attendees will have an opportunity engage with our partner community to hear the latest on how they are supporting Canadian businesses with cybersecurity solutions.
Some sessions will be recorded and available after the event – stay tuned. We’ll share more details at a later date.
Yes. We’ll make sure everyone can access the content. Please note your requirements in your registration and remember to bring your own headset so that you can access the interpretation through your phone.