Why attend

Learn from Ukrainian Cybersecurity Practitioners
Sessions are delivered by Ukrainian cybersecurity experts and technology leaders with direct experience defending critical digital infrastructure under sustained threat. Their perspectives offer practical, tested approaches to threat detection, incident response, and system resilience.
Explore Cybersecurity Through an Alberta Sector Lens
Forum topics are tailored to Alberta’s priority industries, including energy and critical infrastructure, aerospace and defence, financial services, cloud and data systems, and AI-enabled platforms — ensuring relevance to local operational realities.
Complement Defence and Aerospace Programming
Attending the Forum alongside the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Summit enables participants to engage in connected discussions on cyber defence, secure systems, and digital enablement that underpin modern aerospace, defence, and industrial capabilities.

Strengthen Leadership and Workforce Readiness
The Forum addresses both technical and human-factor dimensions of cybersecurity, including organizational decision-making, workforce preparedness, and leadership under high-risk conditions.
Anticipate Emerging Threats and Technology Shifts
Discussions examine AI-driven cyber risks, cloud and data protection challenges, and evolving threat vectors, helping organizations prepare for future security demands.
Build Cross-Sector and International Connections
The Forum provides a platform to engage with government, industry, academic, and international partners, fostering collaboration across Alberta’s cybersecurity and innovation ecosystem.

Who should attend

The Alberta Cybersecurity Forum is designed for professionals with responsibility for digital resilience, security strategy, and operational risk, including:
● Industry leaders and executives in energy, utilities, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and financial services
● Cybersecurity, IT, and digital transformation leaders responsible for enterprise security, cloud systems, data protection, and AI-enabled platforms
● Government and public-sector decision-makers involved in critical infrastructure, economic security, and innovation policy
● Defence, aerospace, and dual-use technology stakeholders seeking insight into cyber defence and secure system design
● Researchers, academics, and students focused on cybersecurity, AI, data protection, and applied digital security
● Technology companies and startups developing cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and infrastructure protection solutions

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Applied cybersecurity insight from Ukrainian experts — aligned with Alberta’s aerospace, defence, and critical infrastructure priorities.