Cybersecurity

Operation: Defend The North 2026 April (Vancouver)

The April 2026 edition of Operation: Defend The North in Vancouver is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity preparedness within today’s complex digital environments.

This event unites cybersecurity professionals to address the latest threat trends, explore effective defensive tactics, and foster strategic coordination essential for safeguarding organizations against sophisticated cyber attacks. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the importance of staying ahead of emerging threats and building robust defense mechanisms has never been greater.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
15 October 2026
Location
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Organiser
siberX
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Analyzing the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Developing Robust Defensive Strategies
  • Promoting Collaboration and Organizational Resilience
  • Key Insights for Cybersecurity Professionals

On stage

Speakers

  • Afshaad RajaballyBank of Montreal
  • Alex DowChief Innovations Officer, Mirai Security
  • Ali Abbas HirjiExecutive Director, Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
  • Amy KirtayDirector, Cybersecurity Strategic Priorities, Government of British Columbia
  • Anton KaiserVP, Cyber Assurance, Corpay
  • Antonio BrandaoDirector Cybersecurity Services - CISO, BCNET
  • Dora ErossVP Internal Audit, Prospera Credit Union
  • Dragana PanicDirector of Infrastructure and Information Security, Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)
  • Gerry AkkermanCIO, Legal Aid BC
  • James BayneDirector Cybersecurity Solutions, PrivacyWorks
  • Jonathan FriesenDirector, Trust Enablement, Jane App
  • Lia SanaDirector, Information Security, Fraser Health Authority
  • Maleena SinghDirector of Incident Response, Mirai Security Inc
  • Mary CarmichaelDirector, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory, Momentum Technology

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Easter Seals House

    630 m from the venue

    3981 Oak Street

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  • Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway)

    1.5 km from the venue

    711 West Broadway

    MapHotel site

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