2024

Kevin Parent brings 25+ years of experience to his position of Director, ON-CHEC Cybersecurity. Kevin has worked with all levels of government, as well as organizations such as Nortel Networks, […]

Dan Michaluk is a long-time higher education sector lawyer who co-leads BLG’s national privacy and cyber security practice. Dan helps universities and colleges respond optimally to security and cyber incidents, […]

Richard Lacombe is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Réseau d’informations scientifiques du Québec (RISQ). He has more than 30 years of experience in the management of Information […]

Patrick is the Cyber & Professional Lines Practice Leader for Navacord, Canada’s fastest growing insurance brokerage. As a specialty insurance expert, he collaborates with Navacord’s 50+ National Broker Partners to […]

Sandra Cascadden has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, specializing in digital leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. She is the Executive Director at Atlantic Canada Organization Research Networks […]

Dr. Barb Carra was appointed President and CEO of Cybera, Alberta’s Research and Education Network in 2019. She is a respected leader and collaborative partner within Canada’s National Research and […]

Jennifer Lane is an IT Executive and Innovation Strategist with over two decades of pioneering leadership in technology. Holding an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Jennifer excels in driving digital […]

Doris Stamml is a seasoned legal professional and executive with more than 30 years of experience working in a leading professional and consulting services organization.  She recently retired from a […]

Debra Christmas is a seasoned leader in the high-tech field. Her 40 plus year career has encompassed sales, consulting, support channels and managing all aspects of information technology. Debra is […]

Steve Prentice is a consultant, author, university lecturer, and keynote speaker. For thirty years his expertise has focused on the place where people and technology crash into each other in […]

Sarah Baldeo is an experienced neuroscientist, technologist, corporate strategist and entrepreneur, closing on 20 years of leadership experience. In 2023 Sarah graced more than 50 stages, and gave 24 keynotes, […]

Rebecca Jamieson, Tuscarora, serves as President and CEO with Six Nations Polytechnic, located in the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory (the largest by population First Nation in Canada). […]

Julia Le is the Senior Manager of the Cyber Security Centre of Excellence at the Government of Ontario, where she spearheads initiatives within the Cyber Security Division. Her role involves […]

Iliana Oris Valiente, CPA, CA, is an accomplished corporate executive, innovation and emerging tech pioneer, startup investor, respected board member, published author, and sought-after global public speaker. With a clear […]

Bala Kathiresan is the President and CEO of BCNET and a member of the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Administrative Services Consortium.  He brings over 25 […]

Deborah MacLatchy was appointed president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University in 2017 and renewed for a second term beginning in 2022. Previously, she was Laurier’s provost and vice-president academic […]

Duncan is the Director of TMT Research for Deloitte Canada, a member of Deloitte’s US Center for Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT Center) and is a globally recognized expert on […]

Luc Roy is the Associate Vice President of IT (CIO) for Laurentian University since 2010. As CIO, Luc is responsible for all on-campus digital infrastructure and digital operation for the […]