Screening and expert panels exploring leadership, resilience, cybersecurity, and the future of Canada\u2019s security ecosystem.<\/p>\n
*** NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ***<\/p>\n
The People & Systems Behind Canada\u2019s Security
\nFeaturing the Ottawa premiere screening of The Women in Security Documentary<\/p>\n
Join senior leaders from government, cybersecurity, defence, technology, academia, and public policy for an afternoon exploring the evolving threats, leadership challenges, and resilience shaping Canada\u2019s security future.<\/p>\n
Hosted by The Canadian Internet Society, this special Ottawa event features the Canadian screening of the award-winning The Women in Security Documentary *\u2014a powerful film spotlighting the women shaping the future of cybersecurity, intelligence, and protective services.<\/p>\n
(*Note: This event will be screening the shortened 30-minute version of the documentary.)<\/p>\n
More than a documentary, the film has become part of a global movement to amplify underrepresented voices, challenge outdated narratives, and inspire the next generation of leaders across the security industry.<\/p>\n
The screening will be paired with live panel discussions and conversations featuring leaders from across Canada\u2019s security ecosystem, exploring topics including:
\n– Evolving threats and resilience
\n– Cybersecurity, defence, and emerging technologies
\n– Leadership, workforce development, and the future of security talent<\/p>\n
Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners during a networking reception following the screening.<\/p>\n
Speakers:
\n– Caroline Xavier, Chief, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)
\n– Aarti Gadhia, Country Manager, Sentra; Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity Worldwide; Fintech Cybersecurity Woman of the Year; Top 20 Cyber Women in Canada
\n– Karen Nemani, Cybersecurity Leader; President, WiCyS Ontario Affiliate; Board Advisor, AWS Security Delivery Practice Canada<\/p>\n
MORE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON!<\/p>\n
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
\n2:00 PM \u2013 6:30 PM
\nNetworking reception to follow
\nCh\u00e2teau Laurier – Laurier Room<\/p>\n
Thank you to our event sponsors, Deloitte and CIRA.<\/p>\n
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This event is not affiliated with Invest Ottawa and is independently organized by a third party.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-137840","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event-category-other-events"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n