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Operation: Defend the North 2026 (Ottawa)

AI is increasingly embedded in how governments deliver services, allocate resources, and make decisions at scale.

In Ottawa, ODTN 2026 examines what happens when those AI-driven decisions face scrutiny, oversight, and real-world consequences. As automated systems influence eligibility, risk scoring, and policy implementation, accountability becomes complex and clarity becomes critical.

We’ve trained for cyber breaches.
We have not trained for AI making the wrong call.

ODTN Ottawa challenges senior decision-makers to navigate the reality of AI under pressure, where transparency, trust, and leadership matter as much as technical containment.

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$99.00
General Admission

Access to all event modules

Tabletop Cyber Crisis Simulation

Continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and coffee breaks

Connect with Canada’s cyber community

Experience the frontline of cyber defence — live

$10.00
Virtual Full Access

Stream all modules in real time

Participate in live chat, polls, and attendee engagement

Access virtual booths and partner content

Watch live or on-demand via the siberX App

Total access from anywhere — on your terms

$0.00
Virtual Starter Pass (Free)

Free access to the opening module

Preview the cyber simulation live

Engage with participants in real time

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Your front-row seat to cyber crisis response

Join us as a sponsor and position your brand at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation—gain exclusive visibility, connect with industry leaders, and make a lasting impact in the cyber community.

Adam Janzen
Principal, Cyber Threat Strategy
Bell Canada
Principal, Cyber Threat Strategy at Bell Canada
Alex Dow
Alex Dow
Chief Innovations Officer
Mirai Security
Chief Innovations Officer at Mirai Security
Ali Abbas Hirji
Ali Abbas Hirji
Executive Director
Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
Executive Director at Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
Amit Chopra
Amit Chopra
Head of Information Systems / CIO
Lakefield College School
Head of Information Systems / CIO at Lakefield College School
Claira Calderone
IT & Communications Director
Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Inc
IT & Communications Director at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Inc
Esha Mallya
Esha Mallya
VP of Security and CISO
Fullscript
VP of Security and CISO at Fullscript
JF Provost
JF Provost
Malvik Security
Malvik Security
Malvik Security
Karl Galbraith
fractional (v) CISO
Galbraith & Associates Inc.
fractional (v) CISO at Galbraith & Associates Inc.
Lionel Akagah
Lionel Akagah
Director, Cybersecurity
FortlyAi
Director, Cybersecurity at FortlyAi
Michael Alloy
Manager, Information Technology & Systems
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Manager, Information Technology & Systems at Colleges and Institutes Canada
Sabrina Lavi
Sabrina Lavi
Security Champions Community Lead
Thales
Security Champions Community Lead at Thales
Shahid Ahmed Shah
Team Lead – Cyber Security & Compliance
Ottawa Police Service
Team Lead – Cyber Security & Compliance at Ottawa Police Service
Shruti Mukherjee
Shruti Mukherjee
Director of GRC
GlobalVision
Director of GRC at GlobalVision
Vivienne Suen
Vivienne Suen
Distinguished Full Stack Architect
TD Bank
Distinguished Full Stack Architect at TD Bank
Walter Alfred Wood
President & CEO
AWCEM Consulting Inc.
President & CEO at AWCEM Consulting Inc.
Willy Tenadjang
Chief Information Officer
Cégep Heritage College
Chief Information Officer at Cégep Heritage College

  • Join us for breakfast and start your day off right!

  • Kick off "Defend the North" with an exciting overview of our mission and prepare for a dynamic cyber defence simulation.

  • The opening moments of a cyber crisis matter most. In this module, participants step into the high-stakes world of early warning, where every alert and anomaly could be the difference between swift containment and widespread disruption. Learn how leading organizations sharpen visibility, validate signals, and cut through noise to act fast when seconds count.

  • Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • Once a threat is identified, the real challenge begins: keeping it from spreading. This module explores the strategies, decision-making, and collaboration required to draw effective boundaries under pressure. Participants will experience how coordinated containment buys time, protects critical assets, and sets the stage for a successful response.

  • Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

  • Once a threat is identified, the real challenge begins: keeping it from spreading. This module explores the strategies, decision-making, and collaboration required to draw effective boundaries under pressure. Participants will experience how coordinated containment buys time, protects critical assets, and sets the stage for a successful response.

  • Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • Cyber threats don’t vanish on their own — they have to be driven out. Eradication is where technical precision meets organizational resolve. In this module, attendees see how organizations isolate root causes, eliminate malicious footholds, and neutralize adversaries without losing focus on business continuity.

  • Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • Every crisis eventually shifts from survival to restoration. Recovery is where resilience is proven. This module highlights the pathways organizations take to restore operations, rebuild confidence, and return stronger than before. Attendees will discover how effective recovery isn’t just about systems — it’s about trust, reputation, and continuity.

Operation: Defend The North – A Canadian Cybersecurity Readiness Exercise is an immersive event designed to simulate a fictitious cyber attack against Canada’s critical sectors — Energy, Finance & Banking, Healthcare, Government Services, and Telecommunications. Together, we navigate a simulated cyber crisis via an interactive online tabletop event, accessible virtually from anywhere, uniting industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in fortifying our defenses.

Yes! The event is streamed online. You can buy virtual tickets.

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Tickets are non-refundable/non-cancellable. To reassign or upgrade, email [email protected].

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Possibly, but tickets are limited and not guaranteed on event day.

Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1

No. Parking is available at an additional cost.

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Service and support animals are welcome.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in your in-person ticket. Add dietary restrictions during registration for accommodation.

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For both in-person and virtual sessions, siberX monitors attendance and reports on CPE credits.

In-person sessions: Attendees seeking CPE credits must register at the conference and complete checkout in person.

Virtual events: Attendees seeking CPE credits must remain within their session for the allocated duration and not proceed to other tabs for a continuous calculation.

In accordance with Standard Number 16 of the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards), our conference activities are measured by actual program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit.

For segments that are less than 50 minutes, the sum of the segments would be considered one total program. For example, five 30-minute presentations would equal 150 minutes and would be counted as three CPE credits.

An email will be sent out post-conference along with the CPE form. Please complete the form.

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