The threats we face are unlike anything we’ve seen before, but so are the opportunities to collaborate on better defenses. Let’s rethink cybersecurity.
The last CANARIE Summit focused on the multiple facets of cybersecurity – privacy, Whitehat hackers, the latest research, and the beginnings of coordinated cybersecurity efforts across the country.
A lot has happened since then.
The 2021 CANARIE Summit revisits cybersecurity by diving into what it takes to secure Canada’s research and education sector, while making Canada a leader in cybersecurity expertise, infrastructure, and innovation.
- Learn from global cybersecurity experts
- Contribute to ongoing discussions
- Engage with leading Canadian innovators and researchers
Day 1 – Building the Team
People have the potential to be both the strongest and the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. How can we facilitate the development of team and organizational cultures that instill and prioritize cybersecure-safe behaviours among our diverse communities? What’s working and what can we improve?
Day 2 – Redefining the Playbook
Consistent and thorough process implementation is the current that powers institutional cybersecurity. But how often do we re-examine these processes in light of ever-evolving threat vectors and user behaviours? What can we learn from successes at home and abroad?
Day 3 – Expanding the Toolkit
The abundance of cybersecurity technologies available today has the potential to instill both excitement (new opportunities!) and anxiety (how to choose?). We’ll explore cybersecurity technologies across different sectors, examine opportunities for Canadian leadership in cybersecurity innovation, and conclude the Summit with a high-level view of how all Canadians can adapt and benefit from this evolving landscape.
Who Should Attend?
Research and Education Organizations
- Vice Presidents, Finance and Administration
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Identity and access management teams
- Network Architects
- Cybersecurity and computer science researchers
Private Sector
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Identity and access management specialists
- Network engineers
- Professionals in solutions and services focused on the Canadian research and education sector
Other
- Executive Directors and staff of non-profit organizations serving Canada’s research and education sector
- Staff of Research and Education Networks
- Cybersecurity professionals
Government
- Mid-senior officers in Science Policy, Innovation, Information Technology/ Security
What to Expect at the CANARIE Summit
We asked our attendees,
“What was the highlight of the 2019 National Summit?”
One of the best conferences of the year (and there are many as we know). Small enough not to get lost in the shuffle, large enough for great connections and collaborations.All the speakers had something valuable to say. The format to allow people to discuss each session in detail over coffee was most valuable. Networking time was excellent.The opportunity to bring all of us together to talk and collaborate and learn; we are all in this together.The speakers were all great and engaging, networking opportunities were amazing, and the balance and timing of the overall conference is well done. The common thread of coming together to accomplish much more.Featured Speakers
Keynote: Keren Elazari
The Friendly Hacker - Security Analyst, Researcher and Public Speaker
What We Can All Learn from Hackers About Cybersecurity
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Keynote: Stephanie Carvin
Associate Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Responsible Research Security
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Keynote: Roni Zehavi
CEO, Rontali
Building Sustainable and Scalable Innovation Ecosystems: Globalizing the Local and Localizing the Global
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Charles Finlay
Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University
Herding Cats, Carefully: Driving Collaboration in Canadian Cybersecurity
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Stefan Lüders, PhD
Computer Security Officer, CERN Computer Security Incident Response Team
CERN: The Difficult Balance between Academic Freedom, Industrial Installations, and Cybersecurity
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Wency Lum
Associate Vice-President University Systems and Chief Information Officer, University of Victoria
State of the Nation
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Dr. Mitra Mirhassani
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Windsor
Hardware Trojan War!
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Rasha Nasra
Cybersecurity Engagement Lead – Academics, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
State of the Nation
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Program
All Summit sessions will be presented in English.
| November 16, 2021 | ||
| Day 1 | Building the Team |
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| 1:00 p.m. ET | Welcome Remarks |
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| 1:10 - 2:00 p.m. ET | Keynote Presentation: Keren Elazari |
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| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Plenary Summit Session: Phil Armstrong |
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| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. ET | Break and Networking |
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| 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. ET | Plenary Summit Session: Charles Finlay |
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| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. ET | Wrap-up and Preview of Day 2 |
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| November 17, 2021 | ||
| Day 2 | Redefining the Playbook |
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| 1:00 p.m. ET | Welcome Remarks |
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| 1:10 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Keynote Presentation: Roni Zehavi |
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| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Plenary Summit Session: Dr. Stefan Lüders |
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| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. ET | Break and Networking |
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| 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. ET | Plenary Summit Session: June Leung |
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| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. ET | Wrap-up and Preview of Day 3 |
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| November 18, 2021 | ||
| Day 3 | Expanding the Toolkit |
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| 1:00 p.m. ET | Welcome Remarks |
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| 1:10 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Plenary Summit Session: Dr. Mitra Mirhassani |
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| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET | Summit Panel Session: Dr. Barb Carra, Wency Lum, Rasha Nasra |
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| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. ET | Break and Networking |
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| 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. ET | Keynote Presentation: Stephanie Carvin |
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| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. ET | Summit Wrap-up |
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Registration
All fees are in CAD and are subject to HST.
| CANARIE Members* | Non-Members | |
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| CANARIE Summit (3 days / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET) |
$0 | $49 |
*Check to see if your organization is a CANARIE Member.
REGISTER NOWSponsorship
The CANARIE Summit is an annual showcase for trailblazing visionaries from academia, the private sector, and the public service who discuss their transformative work with an intimate gathering of Canada’s research, education, and innovation communities.
Engaging plenary sessions led by Canadian and international speakers aim to inspire attendees to learn, discuss, and collaborate on what it takes to make Canada a global leader in data-driven innovation.
Attendee Profile (2019 Summit)
Given the virtual nature of the 2021 CANARIE Summit, we’re offering the same benefits to all sponsors.
| Fee: $2,600 (Non-Members) | $0 (CANARIE Members)* |
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| Complimentary registration for staff |
| Promoted in Summit communications, including social media |
| Logo and website link on CANARIE Summit website |
| List of consented Summit attendees |
| Sponsor video posted on virtual platform |
| “Breakout room” on virtual platform to engage with Summit guests |
| Recognition in CANARIE Summit press release and in opening remarks |
*CANARIE Members may apply their annual $2,600 discount toward Summit Sponsorship. This Member discount can only be used if it has not yet been applied toward participation fees in the Canadian Access Federation (CAF).
CANARIE reserves the right to accept or decline any sponsorship requests.
How to Become a Sponsor
- Please complete the Sponsorship Agreement on the last page of the Prospectus;
- Send the signed Agreement + a high-resolution logo to sponsorship@canarie.ca;
- Once steps #1 and #2 are complete, an invoice will be issued and the promotion of your brand through CANARIE communications channels will begin.
Questions?
Ela Yazdani
Director of Communications, CANARIE
ela.yazdani@canarie.ca | 613-282-1584