Calgary CISO Community
Executive Summit

Sensitive data movement can be risky but restricting it outright can create operational and security challenges. In an era of agentic AI, generative AI, and emerging quantum computing, organizations need security frameworks that protect data while ensuring agility. This session explores how modern security platforms enable secure data flow, adapt to diverse use cases and prepare for the post-quantum encryption (PQE) shift.

Join this keynote to learn:

• How to choose the right secure access method for each use case
• Why security must be adaptive to risk, user behavior and AI-driven interactions
• How to prepare for post-quantum encryption and its enterprise security impact

Technology and security leaders have the power to turn change into positive, permanent growth for their organization. Rick Begg, CIO at Bird Construction has been on a transformation journey with the Beam team, shifting from siloed data and legacy technology sprawl to a strong data foundation with aligned and standardized processes.

Join this session to hear about and discuss with your peers:

• Driving operational efficiency with strategic change management
• Establishing data and analytics frameworks to accelerate the business
• Creating consistency in organizational systems, processes and data

Gartner research shows a near split of CIOs opting to build an application in-house versus buying or partnering with a third-party. Regardless of the choice, IT executives must deliver programs that are relevant and both cost and time effective to manage.

In this boardroom, you will discuss:

• Customizing build or buy strategies that evolve with business needs
• Maximizing the value of applications while remaining agile
• Incorporating effective contract management to avoid vendor lock-in

As organizations race to innovate and create efficiencies, establishing a secure data governance and protection program is paramount. Security leaders must ensure their data framework offers lifecycle protection while enabling the business.

Join this session to discuss: 

• Aligning security objectives with data governance principles
• Ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data
• Complying with data-focused regulations while creating value

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings.

It’s a challenge to effectively govern and protect data and the challenge has been magnified with the increased business demand for AI. Data governance is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and security of data across an organization to support AI progress, better decision-making and compliance requirements.  

Join this session to hear about: 

• Establishing a comprehensive approach to data governance
• Accounting for AI in the governance model
• Balancing governance and risk with delivering business value

IT and security leaders must play a pivotal role in assessing corporate risk and taking action as necessary. The current state of geopolitical uncertainty leaves many variables for enterprise risk, including vendor reliability, supply chain consistency, and cyber threats.

Join this session to discuss:

• Understanding the latest regulations affecting the threat landscape
• Evaluating operations in high-risk geographies to strategize resiliency
• Planning disaster recovery in the event of a geopolitical disruption

For most organizations, the number of connected, essential devices is growing by the second. In response, the jurisdiction of CISOs is changing just as rapidly. Now, in the case of any security issue, the rest of the C-suite looks to the CISO for answers.

Join this session to discuss:

• Understanding new and growing operational technology responsibilities
• Planning and controlling your OT workload
• Juggling IT and OT security simultaneously

When Christian Novosel, EVP and Chief Digital Officer of WestJet, was tasked with transforming the digital strategy, the top priorities were enhancing operational efficiency and elevating the employee and customer experiences. Strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the travel journey at WestJet, and the prioritization and alignment between technology and the business have been critical to this success. 

Join this fireside chat to hear about:

• WestJet's digital roadmap and its impact on operational efficiency and guest experience
• Leveraging AI and ML to enhance customer experience and streamline operations
• Developing and prioritizing business requirements for ROI

Finish the day sharing lessons learned with your peers over light fare and drinks at this closing reception hosted by your governing body members.