Canada CISO &Cyber SecurityLeaders Forum
70+ CISOs and Security Leaders came together for two days of intensive intelligence briefings, strategic discussions, and executive networking at the premier CISO forum.
Attending Organizations
A selection of organizations sending their VPs and CISOs.
Enterprise Cybersecurity Forum Driven by Community Leadership and Elevated Networking
Watchtower Cybersecurity Forums provide our community members with an unparalleled opportunity to connect and collaborate in an exclusive, intimate environment over three days of strategic sessions, premium networking experiences, and invitation-only boardroom discussions.
Attendance is strictly limited to enterprise Directors, Vice Presidents, and Chief Information Security Officers. Approved attendees experience this transformative forum completely complimentary: lodging, travel, and all meals are fully covered.
This is your chance to engage with the most influential minds in cybersecurity while forging relationships that will define the future of the industry.
Agenda Developed With Our Executive Council
Bradley J. Schaufenbuel
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Paychex, Inc.
Dana Kilcrease
Chief Information Security Officer
Berkeley College
Dr. Carnell A. Council II
Chief Information Security Officer
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Ed Yousfi
Business Information Security Officer
Gallagher
Greg Journey
Chief Information Security Officer
MetroHealth
Brian Lee
Chief Information Security Officer
Oil States International
Dana Turner
Chief Information Security Officer
Union Bank & Trust
Jasmine Hicks
Chief Information Security Officer
Gaming Sector
Ken Foster
Chief Information Security Officer
Executive Cybersecurity Leader
Amit Basu
Chief Information Officer and CISO
International Seaways
Edward Marchewka
Chief Administrative Officer
PryorHealth
Chuck Layton
Information Resource Manager
San Jacinto College
Allen Ohanian
Chief Information Security Officer
Los Angeles County DCFS
Altaf Uddin
Chief Information Officer and CISO
Kansas Secretary of State
Bradley J. Schaufenbuel
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Paychex, Inc.
Dana Kilcrease
Chief Information Security Officer
Berkeley College
Dr. Carnell A. Council II
Chief Information Security Officer
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Ed Yousfi
Business Information Security Officer
Gallagher
Greg Journey
Chief Information Security Officer
MetroHealth
Brian Lee
Chief Information Security Officer
Oil States International
Dana Turner
Chief Information Security Officer
Union Bank & Trust
Jasmine Hicks
Chief Information Security Officer
Gaming Sector
Ken Foster
Chief Information Security Officer
Executive Cybersecurity Leader
Amit Basu
Chief Information Officer and CISO
International Seaways
Edward Marchewka
Chief Administrative Officer
PryorHealth
Chuck Layton
Information Resource Manager
San Jacinto College
Allen Ohanian
Chief Information Security Officer
Los Angeles County DCFS
Altaf Uddin
Chief Information Officer and CISO
Kansas Secretary of State
Industry Leaders
Featured Speakers
Gerry Akkerman
CIO
Legal Aid BC
Jen Pearson
Vice President of Information Technology
Laura Canada
Zain Haq
Senior Director - Technology, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Audits
Manulife
David Cachia
Chief Information Officer
Municipality of Clarington
Aung Moe
Assistant Director of Information Systems
Harvard University
Fayyaz Rajpari
Sr. Director, GSI
AppOmni
Loren Russon
VP, Product Management
Ping Identity
Chris Bevil
Global Cyber Resilience & AI Leader
Commvault
Kumar Saurabh
CEO
AirMDR
Nitzan Shapira
Co-founder/CEO
Harmony
Priya Mouli
Chief Information Security Officer
University of Alberta
Michael Fasulo
Senior Director of Portfolio Marketing
Commvault
Scott Lowell
Chief Technology & Information Security Officer
St Joseph's Health System
Guy Kaplan
Co-Founder & CTO
Rival Security
Varun Vashishat
Director, Technology Risk Management
EQ Bank
Cliff Darroch
Senior Solutions Engineer
Perforce
Dhara Desai
Director of Digital Solutions
St Joseph's Health System
Arup Saha
Sr. Director - TCJ - Generative AI
RBC
Three Days of Impact
Detailed Agenda
A carefully curated program designed to maximize learning, networking, and actionable outcomes.
Photo Gallery
A look back at three days of collaboration, learning, and networking with cybersecurity leaders
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What You Can Expect
Packed with insights from industry leaders who deliver real-world experience, not theory. Every session is designed to give you actionable takeaways you can implement immediately. From keynote presentations to boardroom discussions, every minute is designed to deliver value.
Immersive Experiences
Five Ways to Level Up
Multiple formats deliver maximum value and actionable intelligence.
Intelligence Briefings
Threat intelligence directly from government agencies and industry leaders.
Defense Councils
Closed-door peer discussions with Fortune 500 CISOs under Chatham House Rules.
Tactical Training
Hands-on workshops with take-home frameworks for immediate implementation.
Strategic Planning
Executive sessions on future threats and defense investments.
Live Simulations
Real-world attack scenarios with red/blue team exercises.
Venue & Location
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Experience world-class hospitality at one of Canada's most iconic hotels. The Fairmont Chateau Laurier provides the perfect setting for focused collaboration and networking.
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What Leaders Say
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