# siberX: CISO Forum Canada 2027

- Dates: 4 February 2027
- Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Organiser: siberX
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

CISO Forum Canada 2027, organized by siberX, brings together the country’s top information security leaders for a focused, in-person gathering at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. The event is designed for CISOs, CIOs, CSOs, and senior risk leaders who are navigating the complexities of modern cybersecurity leadership in an era defined by rapid technological change and evolving threats.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://siberx.org/event/ciso-forum-canada-2027/?srsltid=AfmBOop0DlLzZVEx_VAtu8PmLlg799iUdItoYVugcSx4A8CbohHvTFdn)

## Topics

- Executive Leadership in a Shifting Threat Landscape
- AI Governance and Emerging Technologies
- Strategic Risk Management and Board Communication

## Speakers

- Abdul Karim, CISO, Halton Healthcare
- Ali Abbas Hirji, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
- Ali Shahidi, Director, Cybersecurity and IT Risk, Infrastructure Ontario
- Amit Chopra, Head of Information Systems / CIO, Lakefield College School
- Bil Harmer, Killswitch Advisory LLC
- Bob Gordon, Strategic Advisor, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange
- Daniel Pinsky, CSO, CDW Canada
- Emerson Rajaram, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
- Ferris Adi, CISO, Trans Americas Fiber System
- George Al-Koura, CISO, Ruby
- Jassi Kaur
- John Pinard, DUCA Financial
- Kevin Dreyer, Maple Reinders Group
- Kristi Honey, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Uxbridge
- Lionel Akagah, Director, Cybersecurity, FortlyAi
- Mary Konstantinidis, Moneris
- Mayuran Kanthasamy, Kepler Communications
- Michael Hartrick, Manager, Information Technology Services, Town of Midland
- Mirza Baig, Director, Cyber Security, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
- Mohsen Azari, Director of Cyber Defence, GoEasy Ltd

## Sponsors and partners

- Palo Alto Networks
- SailPoint
- CheckPoint
- Trend Micro
- Cloudflare
- SentinelOne
- Varonis
- Black Duck

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/siberx-ciso-forum-canada-ff23dbb7356b/