Cybersecurity
Operation: Defend The North 2026 (Calgary)
Operation: Defend the North 2026 (Calgary) offers a timely and immersive cybersecurity readiness experience, challenging participants to confront the realities of AI-driven threats within Canada’s most vital sectors.
The event is designed for professionals who recognize that the next wave of cyber risk may not come from external breaches, but from autonomous agents operating inside their own organizations.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 13 November 2026
- Organiser
- siberX
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Simulating the New Frontier of Cyber Risk
- Industry Context and Relevance
- Hands-On Crisis Response and Collaboration
On stage
Speakers
- Alex DowChief Innovations Officer, Mirai Security
- Ali Abbas HirjiExecutive Director, Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
- Eder MarquesDirector Payments Security, Royal Bank of Canada
- Gbemisola CollinsSr. Information Security Risk Advisor, CIBC
- Hadis KarimipourResearcher, University of Calgary
- James CairnsCISO, Bow Valley College
- Michael BuckleySecurity Operations Center Lead, Mark Anthony Group
- Mona MariamSenior Director, Transformation and Strategy, National Bank of Canada
- Octavia HowellVP, CISO, Equifax Canada
- Patrick ChagouryAlberta Energy Regulator
- Paul SmithGlobal Portfolio Director, Cybersecurity, Honeywell
- Priya MouliCISO, University of Alberta
- Samuel AlukoPrincipal Information Security Consultant, SataCyber Inc
- Sana NavaidSenior Cyber Security Specialist, Transalta
- Shelley Wark-MartynStrategic Workforce Advisor, SANS
- Sherifat AkinwonmiBusiness Information Security Officer, TD
- Stefan MyroniukBoard Director
- Vivek KhindriaPresident and Principal Consultant, Risk Embrace Inc
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Hotel Arts Kensington
1126 Memorial Drive NW
Element Calgary Downtown ★★★
833 4 Avenue SW, Calgary
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1020 8 Avenue SW, Calgary
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
888 7 Avenue SW
The Westley Hotel
630 4 Avenue SW
Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown
708 8 Avenue SW
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA
610 4 Avenue SW
Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown ★★★
525 5 Avenue SW, Calgary
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