Cybersecurity

Operation Defend the North Ottawa

Operation: Defend the North 2026 in Ottawa is a cybersecurity tabletop exercise focusing on AI-driven government oversight, automated risk scoring, government services, and policy compliance. It is designed for government sector participants to examine AI decision scrutiny and real-world consequences.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
15 September 2026
Location
National Arts Centre Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
Organiser
siberX
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT & Technology

On stage

Speakers

  • Adriana Gliga-Belavic, Partner, Cybersecurity and Privacy Lead, MNP Digital
  • AJ Khan, CEO, CloudGRC Inc
  • Ali Abbas Hirji, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
  • Amit Maraj, Researcher / Principal Investigator, AI Hub
  • Amit Meltzer, Cyber Security Specialist, Matrix IFS
  • Ana Andreasian, Director, Women's College Hospital
  • Bob Gordon, Strategic Advisor, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange
  • Bonnie Butlin, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Security Partners’ Forum (SPF)
  • Carl Hayes, Partner and Vice President of Business Development, Stratejm
  • Cat Coode, Privacy and Data Strategist, Binary Tattoo

On the floor

Sponsor

  • SANS

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

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