IN-PERSON

Calgary CISO Executive Summit

June 22, 2022 | BMO Centre at Calgary Stampede

June 22, 2022
BMO Centre at Calgary Stampede

Governing Body Agenda Location Partners Contact

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ross Ballendine

Calfrac Well Services
Director, Information Technology

Steve Biswanger

ATCO
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Jan Bradley

City of Calgary
Chief Information Technology Officer

Shaun Guthrie

Peavey Industries
Senior Vice President Information Technology

Kelly Hill

Keyera Corp.
Vice President, Information Technology

Jason Hinchliff

Cenovus Energy Inc.
Chief Information Officer & VP IT

Catherine Mendonsa

Finning
CISO, Director Information Systems Security & Enterprise Architecture

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Calgary CISO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Evanta's Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda

June 21, 2022

afternoon

June 22, 2022

mid-afternoon morning afternoon

6:00pm - 8:30pm Governing Body Welcome Reception

Governing Body Private Dinner

Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch the event with an evening of peer networking.

11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch Service

12:30pm - 1:05pm Keynote

#EpicFail – A Ransomware Choose Your Own Adventure

Todd Hendrickson

CISO

Bird Construction

Whether it comes from across the globe or down the street, the ever-looming threat of a ransomware attack is always in the back of the IT and security executive’s mind. Get your collaborative and creative juices flowing in this gamified choose your own adventure.

In this interactive keynote attendees will:

Collaborate to identify threat responses
Respond to choices and forces out of their control
Discuss pitfalls and best practices

1:05pm - 1:20pm Break

1:20pm - 2:05pm Breakout Session

Case Study: Improving Organizational Data and Analytics Maturity

Steve Reece

Director - Information Technology & Information Services

Vermilion Energy, Inc.

Data is everywhere but how mature is your organization in leveraging it? Organizations (and industries) often have very different levels of maturity with respect to leveraging data and analytics in support of meeting strategic business goals. It's important to learn about different organizations journeys towards improving its data and analytics maturity.

Join your peers to discuss:

How to enable staff to have the right tools and knowledge to leverage information
Strategies to move forward and overcome challenges on the data and analytics journey
Key learnings regarding efficient data use to improve business outcomes

1:20pm - 2:05pm Executive Boardroom

Navigating A People-Centric Approach to Security

Mike Melo

VP Technology Shared Services & CISO

LifeLabs

Dennis Dayman

Resident CISO

Proofpoint

John Schutte

Director, Information Technology

Calgary Catholic School Division

With remote work, organizations around the world are at a greater risk of cyber threats than ever before, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of the situation. In this session, you will examine the biggest challenges security leaders face, and why a people-centric approach to security is everyone’s biggest opportunity to better protect their organization.

In this session, you will explore:

How remote work and the move to the cloud has changed the nature of threats to data
The ways in which organizations are building controls to better understand and protect their employees
The impact of changing behaviors, employee culture and workplace environment on people risk

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs & CISOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at aislin.courtis@evanta.com

1:20pm - 2:05pm Executive Boardroom

Digital Business – Growing Demand, Endless Opportunity

Greg Widmeyer

CIO

DIALOG Design

Bhavnesh Jaraim

Chief Information Officer & Vice President, Technology

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust

Whether “business as usual” is a place we return to – or a constant moving target – we are all living in a digital world and there’s no going back. As the pace accelerates, opportunity is rich, and the organization’s future rides on how CIO business leaders exploit an expanding array of digital tools. Join this peer-led conversation on seizing digital momentum to work in new ways and reach savvy consumers on new platforms.

Among the key talking points:

Transforming your workforce to think, operate and deliver as a digital-first enterprise
Optimizing digital capabilities and digital channels to create business-wide value
Strategizing to expand digital business and maturity for long-term success

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at 503-407-4886 or aislin.courtis@evanta.com

7:30am - 8:15am Registration & Breakfast

8:15am - 9:00am Keynote

Coaching Resilient Leaders Through Challenges and Change

Dr. Kiki Ramsey

CEO, The Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute

Guest Speaker

Challenges arise every day in the workplace whether it’s dealing with disgruntled staff, diversity, budget cuts, changes in management, shortage of good staff, or even managing personal issues. With all these challenges arising there is a need for leaders to understand and employ resilience. In this highly engaging keynote, Dr. Kiki, Executive Coach, and Positive Psychologist will teach leaders how to use coaching as an effective tool to resolve conflict and challenging issues and employ resilience, all while still setting and meeting meaningful company goals and remaining competent leaders.

Dr. Kiki Shares:

The Research On What Makes Resilient Leaders
How To Overcome The Tough Issues and Remain Relevant
How To Use Coaching As A Tool To Resolve Conflict and Develop Resilience

9:00am - 9:30am Networking Break

9:30am - 10:15am Breakout Session

Powering Employee Experience for Better Business Outcomes

Dave Byerly

VP & Country Manager, Canada

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Work today is different. It happens in different locations, different situations, and at different times. The new era of digitalization calls for a new workplace strategy – one where form follows function and productivity, engagement and efficiency are woven into every design decision.

Join this session to discuss:

Designing flexible workplaces to increase innovation, engagement and reduce costs
Investing in technology to create sustainable, adaptable employee experiences
Mapping a successful workplace redesign from physical space planning to change management

9:30am - 10:15am Executive Boardroom

Weaving a Global Data Fabric to Advance AI

Rick Begg

Chief Information Officer

Bird Construction

Vince Pasquantonio

Executive Director of Development for IBM Cloud Pak for Data

IBM

Adrian Bryksa

Director IT

Whitecap Resources Inc.

Smart organizations are fueling their operations with the power of data and AI. Through integrated technologies, a data fabric architecture enables dynamic and intelligent data flows and orchestration across any enterprise to create a network of instantly available information, empower people to do higher-value work, and hyper-personalized digital experiences. However, only 2 of 10 firms have scaled their transformation and technology solutions.

Join this interactive roundtable to discuss:

Preparing your workforce for a data-first world
Improving business outcomes through data-driven decisions and innovation
How data and AI can deliver benefits to your organization today

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at aislin.courtis@evanta.com

9:30am - 10:15am Executive Boardroom

Third-Party Cyber Risk — Zero-Day Findings and Mitigation

Tolu Oni

Director, Cybersecurity & IT Compliance

United Farmers of Alberta Co-Operative Limited

Neil Bradbury

Head of Technology, Information Services

Bantrel Co.

Mark Risoldi

VP Strategic Development

BlueVoyant

Managing distributed risk is today’s defining cybersecurity challenge. Mitigation of zero-day vulnerabilities is critical as adversaries exploit supply chain entities. This session explores how to identify all third parties impacted by zero-day vulnerabilities and guide their mitigation efforts. Your vendor, supplier, and partner ecosystem is now your enterprise attack surface.

Join this session to learn:

How to manage distributed risk associated with hundreds and even thousands of vendors, suppliers, and partners
Approaches to identify, prioritize, and mitigate active threats and critical/zero-day vulnerabilities
Strategies to reduce supply chain/external ecosystem risk associated with zero-day

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at aislin.courtis@evanta.com

10:15am - 10:45am Networking Break

10:20am - 10:45am Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

10:45am - 11:30am Breakout Session

Security is a Team Sport

Damian Chung

Business Information Security Officer

Netskope

Mike Melo

VP Technology Shared Services & CISO

LifeLabs

Building trust and resilience across infrastructure and security teams is key to defending the enterprise. As companies execute zero trust strategies, the partnership between CIOs, CISOs, and their teams is more important than ever.

Join this session to learn about:

The critical components of a modern zero trust strategy
Proven practices for infrastructure and security collaboration
Improving internal stakeholder relationships to make the right investments and fuel business outcomes

10:45am - 11:30am Breakout Session

Aligning the Business When Stakes are High

Penny Rae

CIO

Alberta Health Services

Joy Fu

Executive Director, Clinical Operations Informatics Office

Alberta Health Services

Peter Collins

Director, Information Technology

MEG Energy Corp.

There is much at stake when dealing with people’s lives. When it comes to business and technology alignment in a healthcare setting, it’s important to understand how to bring a diverse range of stakeholders together. Partnering with the business on this journey will help facilitate correct decision-making and inspire future buy-in across the organization.

Join this session to discuss:

Actionable insights to empower teams and foster ownership across the organization
How to build relationships with stakeholders directly impacted by the change
The importance of governance when making decisions to maintain broad buy-in

10:45am - 11:30am Executive Boardroom

The Art of Communicating Risk to the Business

Troy Davidson

Director Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance and Advisory

Enbridge

Marty Robinson

CIO

City of Medicine Hat

Ryan Taylor

Group Product Manager

ReliaQuest

To quantify how they are reducing risk for the business and where to strategically invest, security leaders need effective, actionable metrics. These measures are essential to communicating effectively with the Board and other executive stakeholders.

Join this roundtable discussion to gain insight into how your peers are:

Making informed investment decisions
Communicating risk to the business at large
Using data to tell a story to non-technical audiences

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at aislin.courtis@evanta.com

11:30am - 11:40am Break

2:05pm - 2:35pm Networking Break

2:10pm - 2:35pm Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

2:35pm - 3:20pm Breakout Session

Let's Brainstorm! Solving the Talent Gap

Gordie Mah

Chief Information Security Officer

University Of Alberta

Navigating the talent pool in a post-pandemic work environment has CIOs & CISOs seeking out solutions to engage their teams and build up new talent. With employee expectations at an all-time high, CIOs & CISOs are finding that now is the time to get creative.

Join this interactive session to debate and collaborate about team building scenarios including:

Creative ways to attract talent and generate opportunities
Exploring ways to mentor and grow potential – diversifying skill sets
Keeping the right people – thinking beyond just retention

2:35pm - 3:20pm Executive Boardroom

Cutting Through the Noise — Building a World-Class Security Program

Graham Lange

Director of Cybersecurity

Ovintiv

Catherine Mendonsa

CISO, Director Information Systems Security & Enterprise Architecture

Finning

Simon Raby

Regional Director, Western Canada

Cisco Systems Canada Co.

Cybersecurity and technology leaders are being constantly challenged to up-level their own technology and strategies to keep the business safe and stay within budget. Time and resource restrictions may find these leaders asking what to prioritize, how much time and energy can be spent on this project and where to start. But what actually works in cybersecurity?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

Where to go to answer these questions
How your teams can be better prepared for whatever is next on the threat horizon
Strategies on how to build resilient cybersecurity programs

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at aislin.courtis@evanta.com

2:35pm - 3:20pm Executive Boardroom

Taking the Next Steps in the Cloud Infrastructure Journey

Luke Sagoo

Director, Digital Risk & Cybersecurity

AltaGas Ltd

Troy Davidson

Director Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance and Advisory

Enbridge

Andrew Masterson

CIO & Manager, IT

NuVista Energy

Adoption of cloud infrastructures accelerated during the pandemic. Now as the journey to digital progresses to the next stages, a strategic game plan is more important than ever. CIOs must lead the charge to buy smartly, mitigate risk and secure talent that can support a scalable ecosystem.

Join your peers to discuss:

Measuring success so far in the cloud journey and how to recalibrate when necessary for scale and price
Navigating the risks of cloud migration
Developing and acquire the necessary talent with the skills to support the infrastructure

To reserve your seat, please contact: Aislin Courtis at aislin.courtis@evanta.com or 503-407-4886

3:20pm - 3:35pm Networking Break

3:35pm - 4:10pm Keynote

Enhancing the Next Generation of Leadership

Kelly Hill

Vice President, Information Technology

Keyera Corp.

Catherine Mendonsa

CISO, Director Information Systems Security & Enterprise Architecture

Finning

Sarah Shortreed

EVP, CTO

ATCO

No matter their geographical location or industry, leaders face common obstacles: Recruiting and retaining the strongest performers, while building a workforce that pushes their organization’s initiatives forward. Leadership must take a thoughtful approach to facilitating structures to help diverse applicants claim their seat at the table.

Join this session to learn:

Strategies to address remote culture breakdowns and improve employee performance
Transferable skills and non-traditional career pathing to discover talent
Creative ways to draw in diverse applicants to careers in tech

4:10pm - 4:40pm Closing Reception & Prize Drawing