Samer Adi

Strategic IT Operations Executive renowned for driving Information Security programs across diverse business units. A visionary leader with a keen eye on the big picture, Samer specializes in delivering business continuity while spearheading best-in-class security systems. His commitment to innovation is evident through the seamless implementation of new technologies and process improvements, ensuring technology platforms […]

Kashif Parvaiz

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education, and Healthcare sectors. Mr. Parvaiz is currently the Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a group of the largest hospitals in Ontario. In his career, Mr. […]

Ireen Birungi

Ireen Birungi has held several senior leadership roles including Chief of Information Security Officer (CISO) leading the technology and business security strategy and implementation for a leading Canadian payments company. This includes operationalizing enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs that support continuous improvement; managing security risks and compliance with stakeholders; leading a dedicated team for effective management of […]

Simon Brown

Simon has over 25 years of IT and cybersecurity experience in gradually progressive positions, he is currently the Senior Director of Cybersecurity & Risk Management for Canopy Growth Corporation. Canopy Growth was the first federally regulated, licensed, publicly traded cannabis producer in North America and is currently one of the largest cannabis companies in Canada. […]

Brendan Kwolek

Brendan Kwolek is the Chief Information & Digital Officer at Halton Healthcare, where he has led several strategic initiatives related to cybersecurity, virtual care and improving the customer and client experience. Through more than twenty years of experience in healthcare information technology, he has consistently demonstrated a desire to elevate technology performance and customer experience […]

Saima Fancy

Saima Fancy has spent a career at the intersection of privacy, security, and technology with a specific focus on the emergence of generative and agentic Al.  Saima’s cross-functional experience in engineering, data privacy, and cybersecurity has spanned over two decades and she is an internationally recognized advocate for responsible Al practices. Her work is focused […]

Zaki Abbas

An accomplished Information Security and Technology leader with a proven ability to develop and align strategies with business priorities and establish strong, trust-based partnerships across executive teams and key stakeholders. Zaki has extensive experience in the insurance, real estate, banking, infrastructure, energy, investment management, and IT services sectors. Previous to joining Brookfield Asset Management, Zaki […]

Duska Kennedy

Duska Kennedy is the Vice President of Strategy and Digital Health, CDO at North York General Hospital. Duska is a national health system leader and is focused on spearheading innovative digital technology solutions that transform the way we work and provide a connected care experience to the communities she serves. She is deeply passionate about […]

Keith Lawson

Keith Lawson is the CISO at London Health Sciences Centre. He honed his skills over two decades in roles from hands-on technical positions to strategic leadership, from answering help-desk calls to collaborating on provincial cybersecurity operations. He has board-level experience in community healthcare and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Currently, […]

Bill Dunnion

Bill Dunnion, CISO for Mitel, is a thought leader in the realm of information security and has held roles including Sr. Director of Converged Physical and Cyber Security at Calian, Director of Operations and Delivery at 2Keys, an Interac Company as well as other high profile positions in Bell Canada and Nortel. Bill has been […]