AGENDA

Welcome Cocktail & Awards Ceremony

Awakening to The New Reality
The future of IT isn’t approaching – it’s here. Explore the forces reshaping our industry and set the call for IT leaders to TRANSFORM.

Presentation by Steve Leslie, CEO of Quadbridge

KEYNOTE
Transform: Turning Change into Opportunity
Change is inevitable – resistance is optional. When the ground shifts, old approaches stop working. As uncertainty takes over, curiosity, trust, and connection become critical. How do leaders turn uncertainty into shared ownership and move teams from disruption to progress?

Keynote by Dr. Gary Bradt, Best Selling Author

INNOVATE
The Human Side of Innovation 
Unlock innovation by building a culture that rewards learning and smart risk‑taking.

Presented by Cisco 

INNOVATE
Fail Fast, Transform Faster
Learn how leaders turn rapid experimentation into meaningful innovation—faster, smarter, and with purpose.

Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Gary Bradt

OPTIMIZE
Ransomware Reality Check: An Immersive Cyber Crisis Experience
Step into a live‑fire ransomware crisis, make the toughest calls in real time, and leave with a battle‑tested preparedness playbook.

Workshop hosted by Arctic Wolf

LEAD
Stakeholder Alignment: Communicating IT’s Value to the C-Suite
Earn C‑suite buy‑in by translating IT priorities into business outcomes leaders care about.

Workshop hosted by Sarah Lang Coaching

INNOVATE
Innovation in Motion: Wherever Data Lives, Possibility Grows
Unlock innovation by letting data lead - wherever it lives.

Presented by Lenovo

OPTIMIZE
From Curiosity to Capability: Embedding AI into Everyday Work with Microsoft
Move from AI curiosity to everyday capability with practical adoption strategies.

Panel Discussion featuring Microsoft

LEAD
Leading High-Performance Teams in a Hybrid, Multigenerational Workforce
Turn technical complexity into clarity by using storytelling that aligns stakeholders and drives action.

Presentation by Lynne Bennett 

INNOVATE
Leading with AI: Mastering Human + Machine Decision-Making
Learn how to pair human judgment with AI insight for faster, smarter decisions. 

 Panel Discussion featuring HP  

OPTIMIZE
The Intelligent Meeting Room: Turning Workplace Data into Better Decisions
 Turn meeting rooms into decision engines with data, AI, and real‑time insights. 

Workshop hosted by Logitech

LEAD
Storytelling for IT Leaders: Driving Alignment Through Vision and Communication
Turn technical complexity into clarity by using storytelling that aligns stakeholders and drives action.

Presented by Sara Lang Coaching

INNOVATE
Cloud Without the Chaos: Leading Secure, AI-Ready Environments in 2026
Cut through cloud complexity to build secure, AI‑ready environments with confidence.

Presented by Sherweb

OPTIMIZE
Transforming Core Infrastructure for an AI-Driven World
Modernize core infrastructure for AI while building security, resilience, and speed.

Panel Discussion featuring HPE

LEAD
From IT Strategy to Business Strategy: The CIO’s Role in Driving Enterprise Outcomes 
 Redefine the CIO role by turning IT strategy into enterprise results. 

Panel Discussion

INNOVATE
Hard. Better. Faster. Strong: How to define the value of an AI solution 
 Prove AI value with a repeatable framework that wins funding and scales impact. 

 Workshop hosted by Lenovo 

OPTIMIZE
Canada’s Data, Canada’s Future Why Data Sovereignty Is a Leadership Imperative 
 Understand why data sovereignty has become a critical leadership decision. 

Presented by ThinkOn 

KEYNOTE
Optimize Through Transformation: Building Your AI Strategy and Roadmap to Measurable Value
Turn AI ambition into an executable operating plan that delivers real outcomes.

Fireside Chat with InfoTech Research and Microsoft

Tradeshow

Dinner

KEYNOTE PANEL
Building the Future-Ready Enterprise:  Innovation Priorities for the Next Three Years
Build a future‑ready roadmap for AI, infrastructure, and risk.

Panel Discussion

KEYNOTE
Personality Poker: Creating High Performing Innovation Teams
Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation. How can you increase your innovation potential?

Keynote by Stephen Shapiro, Best Selling Author

LEAD
Building Cross-Functional Trust in a Rapid-Change Environment
Build cross‑functional trust faster to drive alignment and better decisions.

Panel Discussion featuring Stephen Shapiro

INNOVATE
From Pilot to Scale: Executive playbook for AI transformation
Turn AI pilots into enterprise‑wide impact with a proven executive playbook.

Workshop presented by Quadbridge

OPTIMIZE
Beyond Defense: Building Resilient Security in an Evolving Threat Landscape
Move beyond defense to security resilience built for speed and visibility.

Presented by Adlumin

LEAD
Influence Like a Sales Pro: A Workshop on Selling Ideas for IT Leaders
Get your best ideas approved by mastering influence without pressure.

Workshop with Sandler Training

LEAD
The New Baseline for IT Leadership: An Investor Perspective on What Comes Next
A candid look at how private‑equity expectations are reshaping IT leadership.

Fireside Chat with CLAIRVEST

OPTIMIZE
Transforming Cybersecurity: What 2026 Demands from Security Leaders
Learn what 2026 demands from security leaders as AI reshapes defense.

Panel Discussion featuring Sophos

LEAD
Unleash Innovation at Scale
Scale innovation without breaking security, trust, or budgets.

Panel Discussion featuring Apple

INNOVATE
Take the Orange Pill: Escape the Illusion that “Everything’s fine”
Expose hidden inefficiencies and redesign workflows for speed and momentum.

Workshop hosted by Foxit

OPTIMIZE
The Anatomy of a Microsoft 365 Breach and How to Build True Tenant Resilience
Learn how Microsoft 365 breaches really happen—and how to stop them early.

Presented by Coreview

LEAD
Strategic Delegation: Empowering Teams While Staying in Control
Delegate with precision to free your time and accelerate results.

Presented by McGill Continuing Education

INNOVATE
Operationalizing AI & Automation: Real-World Use Cases and Pitfalls for IT Leaders
Skip the hype and learn what really works when AI moves into production.

Panel Discussion featuring Quadbridge

OPTIMIZE
AI at Your Fingertips Powering the Future of Work from Device to Edge
Bring AI closer to where work happens - securely and practically.

Workshop led by HP

Transform: Turning Intention Into Action
Learn how to leverage tools to create systematic change and build your accountability team, 

Tradeshow

Gala Evening