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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 15 September 2026
- Organiser
- siberX
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
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
On the floor
Sponsor
- SANS
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Sonder The O'Connor
377 O'Connor Street
The Business Inn & Suites
180 MacLaren Street
Delta City Centre
101 Lyon Street North
Alt Hotel Ottawa
185 Slater Street
Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill
402 Queen Street
Hilton Garden Inn
361 Queen Street
Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown ★★★
361 Queen Street
ARC The.Hotel Ottawa
140 Slater Street
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