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

Speaking

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT & Technology

On stage

Speakers

  • Adriana Gliga-BelavicPartner, Cybersecurity and Privacy Lead, MNP Digital
  • AJ KhanCEO, CloudGRC Inc
  • Ali Abbas HirjiExecutive Director, Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
  • Amit MarajResearcher / Principal Investigator, AI Hub
  • Amit MeltzerCyber Security Specialist, Matrix IFS
  • Ana AndreasianDirector, Women's College Hospital
  • Bob GordonStrategic Advisor, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange
  • Bonnie ButlinCo-Founder and Executive Director, Security Partners’ Forum (SPF)
  • Carl HayesPartner and Vice President of Business Development, Stratejm
  • Cat CoodePrivacy and Data Strategist, Binary Tattoo

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