June 2, 2026 2:00 pm EDT - June 2, 2026 6:30 pm EDT
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Networking reception to follow
Château Laurier – Laurier Room
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
*** NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ***
Join senior leaders from government, cybersecurity, defence, technology, academia, and public policy for an event exploring the evolving threats, leadership challenges, and resilience shaping Canada’s security future.
Hosted by The Canadian Internet Society, this special Ottawa event features the Canadian screening of the award-winning The Women in Security Documentary*—a powerful film spotlighting the women shaping the future of cybersecurity, intelligence, and protective services.
(*Note: This event will be screening the shortened 30-minute version of the documentary.)
More than a documentary, the film has become part of a global movement to amplify underrepresented voices, challenge outdated narratives, and inspire the next generation of leaders across the security industry.
The screening will be paired with live panel discussions and conversations featuring leaders from across Canada’s security ecosystem, exploring topics including:
- Evolving threats and resilience
- Cybersecurity, defence, and emerging technologies
- Leadership, workforce development, and the future of security talent
Speakers:
- Caroline Xavier – Chief, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)
- Aarti Gadhia – Country Manager, Sentra; Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity Worldwide; Fintech Cybersecurity Woman of the Year; Top 20 Cyber Women in Canada
- Karen Nemani – Cybersecurity Leader; President, WiCyS Ontario Affiliate; Board Advisor, AWS Security Delivery Practice Canada
- Crystal Dorion – Canada’s Chair for Women in National Security
- Charles Noir – VP Community, Investment, Policy, and Advocacy, CIRA
- Bonnie Butlin – Co-Founder and Executive Director, Security Partners Forum
- Brent Arnold – Chair, The Canadian Internet Society; Partner, INQ Law
- Angela Anand – Head of Cybercrime Intelligence, RCMP, Federal Policing Cybercrime
- Lori Blencowe – Senior Director, Incident Management, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
- Franca Palazzo – Executive Director, The Canadian Internet Society
*MORE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON*
