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Operation: Defend the North 2026 (Vancouver)

AI is shaping logistics, trade, security, and decision-making systems in ways that are powerful and increasingly exploitable.

In Vancouver, ODTN 2026 explores how advanced AI systems can be manipulated, reverse-engineered, or strategically exploited without ever breaching traditional defenses.

The next wave of risk may not look like malware.
It may look like optimization.

Participants will experience how AI-driven systems behave when adversaries understand how they “think” and what it takes to respond when the system is technically functioning, but strategically compromised.

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$349.00
VIP Admission

Everything in General Admission +

Hot Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Breaks

Private Dining with Advisors and Speakers

Exclusive Networking with Cyber Leaders

Experience cyber defence from inside the command room.

$199.00
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

Upgrade anytime to unlock full event access

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.

Afshaad Rajabally
Afshaad Rajabally
Director, Business Risk Advisory & Controls
Bank of Montreal
Director, Business Risk Advisory & Controls at Bank of Montreal
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
Amy Kirtay
Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Priorities
Government of British Columbia
Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Priorities at Government of British Columbia
Anton Kaiser
Anton Kaiser
VP, Cyber Assurance
Corpay
VP, Cyber Assurance at Corpay
Antonio Brandao
Director Cybersecurity Services - CISO
BCNET
Director Cybersecurity Services - CISO at BCNET
Dora Eross
VP Internal Audit
Prospera Credit Union
VP Internal Audit at Prospera Credit Union
Dragana Panic
Dragana Panic
Director of Infrastructure and Information Security
Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)
Director of Infrastructure and Information Security at Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)
Gerry Akkerman
CIO
Legal Aid BC
CIO at Legal Aid BC
James Bayne
James Bayne
Director Cybersecurity Solutions
PrivacyWorks
Director Cybersecurity Solutions at PrivacyWorks
Jonathan Friesen
Jonathan Friesen
Director, Trust Enablement
Jane App
Director, Trust Enablement at Jane App
Lia Sana
Lia Sana
Director, Information Security
Fraser Health Authority
Director, Information Security at Fraser Health Authority
Maleena Singh
Maleena Singh
Director of Incident Response
Mirai Security Inc.
Director of Incident Response at Mirai Security Inc.
Mary Carmichael
Mary Carmichael
Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory
Momentum Technology
Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory at Momentum Technology
Maryam Hamidirad
Director of Security & GRC
FISPAN
Director of Security & GRC at FISPAN
Michael Buckley
Michael Buckley
Security Operations Center Lead
Mark Anthony Group
Security Operations Center Lead at Mark Anthony Group
Momchil Karov
Director, Information Security
Vancouver Community College
Director, Information Security at Vancouver Community College
Neumann Lim
Neumann Lim
Manager of Cybersecurity
Odlum Brown
Manager of Cybersecurity at Odlum Brown
Octavia Howell
Octavia Howell
VP, CISO
Equifax Canada
VP, CISO at Equifax Canada
Rob Davidson
Rob Davidson
CISO
Pacific Blue Cross
CISO at Pacific Blue Cross
Sabino Marquez
Sabino Marquez
Co-founder
Trustable
Co-founder at Trustable
Sherry Rumbolt
Sherry Rumbolt
GC Senior Cybersecurity Strategist
Government of Canada
GC Senior Cybersecurity Strategist at Government of Canada
Sonny Sarai
Sonny Sarai
CISO and Co-Founder
Brockton Point Solutions
CISO and Co-Founder at Brockton Point Solutions
Trevor Verbeke
Trevor Verbeke
Divisional Manager Infrastructure ＆ Cyber Security
Metro Vancouver
Divisional Manager Infrastructure ＆ Cyber Security at Metro Vancouver
Vivek Khindria
Vivek Khindria
President and Principal Consultant
Risk Embrace Inc
President and Principal Consultant at Risk Embrace Inc

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • 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.

  • Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • A cyber incident doesn’t end when systems are back online — it ends when the lessons are captured. This final module closes the loop, showing how organizations transform crisis experience into lasting advantage. From refining playbooks to building culture, participants will leave with practical insights they can bring back to their teams immediately.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • 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.

  • Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • A cyber incident doesn’t end when systems are back online — it ends when the lessons are captured. This final module closes the loop, showing how organizations transform crisis experience into lasting advantage. From refining playbooks to building culture, participants will leave with practical insights they can bring back to their teams immediately.

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.

Yes! Network with exhibitors and industry experts.

Purchase your ticket on siberx.org and bring photo ID for check-in at the event.

All major credit cards are accepted.

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We are committed to a harassment-free experience for everyone. Violators may be removed from the event without a refund.

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

Maybe—based on availability.

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

Simon Fraser University, Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3 — enter via Seymour Street Courtyard Entrance

No. Parking is available at an additional cost.

Yes!

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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