Event Agenda

June 2nd – 3rd, 2026 // Calgary, Canada

Fortifying Canada’s Critical Infrastructure Against Cyber-Physical Threats

Day 1 - 2nd June

Day 2 - 3rd June

Day 1 // June 2nd 2026 08:00 – 05:35 Conference Chair : Martin Laberge, Exec. Director Cyber Security, CISO, Énergir
	08:00Registration & Coffee
	08:50Chairman’s Opening Address : Martin Laberge, Exec. Director Cyber Security, CISO, Énergir
	09:00Panel Discussion: Cutting Through the Noise: Are We Overcomplicating OT Security? This session will ask: . What should be the essentials of any OT Security Strategy? How can we overcome challenges brought through a shifting threat landscape? And what are these threats? Are new technologies and innovations such as AI and Cloud Computing overcomplicating OT Security? Or should we be trying to use them through our strategies? How should we effectively govern our OT systems to ensure we are not overcomplicating security? How can we ensure we are getting the basics of OT Security right? – Moderator: Anton Kouznetsov, Director, Technology, Risk & Cyber Security, Edmonton International Airport – Dr. Kayode Alawonde, ISC2 Saskatchewan Chapter President, ISC2 Saskatchewan – Ramzi Naouali, Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Cyber Security, Hôpital Montfort – Gustavo Arias, Field CTO, Americas, Trellix – Christer Swartz, Director of Industry Solutions, Illumio .
	09:40Presentation: Cyber Threat Briefing - What Are The Top Risks To Our Critical Infrastructure in 2026? . What the current threat landscape looks like facing operators of critical infrastructure across Canada The risks faced to our OT security due to geopolitical instability, AI, supply chain insecurity and other challenges How we can best ensure our assets are protected from dangers brought against our operations due to the biggest risks of today How we can develop a geostrategic strategy that ensures security, and how the government can help – Richard Larose, Cyber Principal, Strategic Advisor on Bill C-8, Cyber Partnership, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security .
	10:10Presentation: Zero Trust for Factories . Why traditional OT security models fall short in modern factories The growing risk of third-party and remote access in industrial environments Core principles of Zero Trust applied to OT and cyber-physical systems How to securely connect users, devices, and applications without exposing the network Practical strategies for implementing Zero Trust in brownfield and greenfield environments – Julian Galley, Sr Solutions Engineer, ZScaler .
	10:50Break & Networking

TRACK A Building OT Cyber Resilience Through Effective Risk Management Chair: Martin Laberge, Exec. Director Cyber Security, CISO, Énergir
	11:30Case Study: Navigating the Storm: How We Utilised Crisis Simulations for OT Cyber Security Resilience . How we utilised realistic cyber-physical attack scenarios affecting industrial control systems from initial compromise to operational disruption Where we practiced executive, engineering, and SOC responses to time-critical OT incidents, balancing safety, availability, and cyber security How we tested communication and escalation paths between OT, IT, safety, legal, and management teams during a live crisis Where utilising a crisis simulation allowed us to Identify gaps in detection, response, and recovery to mitigate risk – Martin Laberge, Executive Director & CISO, Énergir .
	12:00Presentation: Securing OT, IoT and IIoT Devices Through Effective Risk Management In this session we explore safe methods for discovering, classifying, and assessing IoT, OT, and IIoT devices without disrupting operations. Learn how advanced techniques combine scanning, monitoring, and machine learning to identify devices, assess vulnerabilities, and prioritize risks. We’ll provide real-world examples to showcase how organizations can enhance security and resilience while meeting compliance needs. . – Chris Taylor, Account Executive, XONA Systems .
	12:10Presentation: Beyond the Checklist: Real-World Lessons from OT Risk Assessments Assessing risk in industrial environments where uptime, safety, and resilience matter . – Jeffrey Macre, OT Solution Architect, Darktrace .

TRACK B Developing All Encompassing Strategies For OT Defence Chair: Trent Johannesson, CISO, Phoenix Energy Services
	11:30Presentation: OT Security: From Reactive to Proactive - Where to Start . How to bring all the elements of Cyber Security together to support OT Resiliency? Creating the holistic approach to OT security to meet the current and future needs of an Organization What are they and how do they all fit together – Trent Johannesson, CISO, Phoenix Energy Services & Stacey Dawson, Senior Cyber Security, Advisor, Confidential .
	12:00Presentation: Modernising OT Remote Access with Zero Trust Architecture Critical infrastructure organizations are under increasing pressure to secure remote access across distributed OT environments while threat actors continue targeting internet-facing industrial systems. Traditional approaches like VPNs and unmanaged remote desktop tools create excessive access, limited visibility, and increased third-party risk. This session explores how organizations can modernize remote access without disrupting operations or replacing existing infrastructure. Attendees will learn practical strategies for moving from network-based trust to identity-based access, securing legacy OT systems, improving third-party access control, and increasing visibility through centralized governance and session monitoring. . – Amit Sharma, Associate Director Solution Architect, Xage Security & Thayer Ramahi, Information Technology Manager, Pacific Canbriam Energy .
	12:10Presentation: A Robust Security Foundation Enables Evolution of Operations Far Beyond Security Join this session to hear more about what leading critical infrastructure companies are doing to: . How to operationalise threat intelligence to protect OT assets Standardize on a multi-dimensional asset registry (now) Leverage emerging technologies in immediate opportunities to automate wherever possible (near) Build a sustainable, quarter over quarter roadmap to evolve antiquated plant floor technology to more rapidly adapt emerging technologies (future) – Rick Kaun, Global Director, Cybersecurity Sales, Rockwell Automation .

Lunch
	12:40Lunch Hosted by ZScaler

TRACK A Engineering Cyber Strategies Through Building Holistic Security Architectures Chair: Martin Laberge, Exec. Director Cyber Security, CISO, Énergir
	01:40Presentation: How Should OT Security Differ From IT? Worst credible consequences mean OT security programs must be materially stronger than IT programs, but the most frequent differences between OT and IT programs – difficulty patching, encrypting, etc. – make OT programs weaker. This despite a 50 year old theory showing us how to prevent cyber sabotage attacks. In this presentation we connect theory to modern practice: SEC-OT, the new CIE mitigations database, and the latest UK NCSC OT connectivity guidance. And we look at common misconceptions that weaken OT security . – Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security, Waterfall Security Solutions .
	02:10Case Study: Where The Details Bite: A Look Under the Hood of Modern Power Systems Modern turnkey power systems have evolved into fully integrated electrical solutions combining OT controls, intelligent devices, embedded services, and interconnected supply‑chain components. This high level of integration accelerates deployment but also expands the cyber‑attack surface, making security a foundational requirement from procurement to commissioning. Inspired by IEC 62443, our team developed an end‑to‑end cybersecurity framework that accompanies each phase of a turnkey power system project. This presentation highlights how a continuous and practical approach—spanning requirements, testing, transfer, andcommissioning—strengthens the cybersecurity posture of turnkey electrical systems while reducing risk and uncertainty for operators and suppliers alike. . – Eric Trottier, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Hydro Québec .
	02:40Presentation: Building Secure OT & IoT Environments - How You Can Future-Proof Your Industrial Networks As OT/IoT systems become more connected, securing Industrial Networks requires more than traditional defences. Join this session to learn about the best practices for protecting critical infrastructure through Zero Trust architecture (agentless secure access, and strong identity management), why Quantum-Safe (QS) encryption is essential for future-proofing long-lifecycle industrial assets and finally how to align with standards like IEC 62443 and Bill C-8. . – Jamie Southerland, Southeast and Central Channel Engineering, Thales .

TRACK B Strengthening Our OT Cyber Resilience: From Asset Visibility to Zero Trust Chair: Trent Johannesson, CISO, Phoenix Energy Services
	01:40Presentation: Beyond the Click: The Evolution of Security Awareness to Security Culture . Beyond the Click explores how modern cyberattacks increasingly target human behavior rather than technology, leveraging AI, psychology, and social engineering to bypass traditional defenses. This session challenges the effectiveness of conventional security awareness training and introduces a human-centric approach focused on building a resilient security culture. Attendees will gain practical insights into transforming employees into a proactive “human firewall” and strengthening organizational resilience in the age of AI-driven threats. . – Jason Grierson, Senior Systems Engineer, Veeam Software .
	02:10Case Study: How We Moved Beyond OT Asset Visibility to Full-Spectrum Vulnerability Management . How we identified and prioritised vulnerabilities across complex OT environments to build an effective roadmap for OT vulnerability management How moving from static asset inventories to dynamic, real-time visibility helped us Where we integrated IT and OT perspectives to create a unified risk picture How we can overcome challenges with our legacy systems, vendor patching, and resource constraints and where we can utilise automation and threat intelligence to strengthen our OT vulnerability management – Ravneet Singh, Cyber Security Director, FYidoctors .
	02:40Presentation: Investigations: The Missing Link in OT Security Implications for Bill C-8 Compliance This presentation explores why effective OT cybersecurity depends on more than simply detecting threats. It highlights the importance of investigation, packet-level visibility, and reliable evidence to help organizations understand incidents faster, support Bill C-8 reporting obligations, reduce uncertainty, and build a more resilient, confident security posture. . – Grant Smith, Principal SE – Western Canada, Netscout .

Plenary – Building Holistic OT Security Strategies Chairman: Martin Laberge, Exec. Director Cyber Security, CISO, Énergir
	03:10Presentation: How We Are Building a Holistic OT Security Business Strategy . How we aligned our OT security with our overarching business goals How we integrated people, processes, and technology to create a comprehensive approach that covered all critical aspects How we measured success and ROI – The Key metrics and frameworks we used to evaluate the value of our strategy The lessons we learned from real-world OT security implementation . – Henry Bosch, Associate Director, Grid OT & Security, Epcor .
	03:40 Break & Networking
	04:10Roundtables: Pick a Table and Let’s Discuss! T1: From Siloed to Secure: Aligning People, Process and Technology for CPS Risk Reduction – Ryan Bowery, Principal Solutions Engineer, Claroty . T2: From Visibility to Decision Advantage: Operationalizing Data Fusion in Critical Infrastructure – Eric Floyd, Director of Technology Partner Sales and Industrial Business Development, Keysight Technologies . T3: Building A Comprehensive IT/OT Architecture – Tips and Techniques – Sean Deuby, Principal Technologist. Americas, Semperis . T4: Are We Actually Ready to Recover When, Not If, an OT Cyber Incident Hits? – Stephen Nichols, Country Manager, Canada, Acronis . T5: Discussing The Biggest Cyber Threats We Face Today – And How We Can Overcome Them – Matthew Hyson, Technical Director, HPE Aruba Networking . T6: Discussion of Cybersecurity in the Age of Agentic AI for Critical Infrastructure – Dustin Anders, VP of Solution Consultants, Radiant Logic .
	04:50Panel Discussion: How Can We Best Cultivate a Security Culture That Lasts? . How can we best build human-centric cyber strategies that build security throughout our organisations? What does effective cyber training look like for our OT Teams? How do we ensure that this “culture” of security encompasses everyone through our businesses? How can we build a culture that allows us to build the CISOs of tomorrow? What can we do to ensure that awareness training is effective? And doesn’t it create a culture of fear in reporting potential cyber incidents? How can we best convince our board to be “champions of security” to ensure security throughout our organisations? – Moderator: Osman Saleem, Program Manager – ICS and OT Cyber Security, Greater Toronto Airports Authority – Panelist: Anton Kouznetsov, Director, Technology, Risk & Cyber Security, Edmonton International Airport – Panelist: Paul Figura, Chief Architect, Indigo Consulting Canada – Panelist: Ravneet Singh, Cyber Security Director, FYidoctors – Marc Lueck, CISO EMEA, Zscaler .
	05:30Chairman’s Closing Remarks: Martin Laberge, Exec. Director Cyber Security, CISO, Énergir
	05:35Drinks Reception Hosted by Subnet Solutions Inc

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