Announcing QBITS 2026

APRIL 7-9, 2026  |  MONTREAL CANADA

ABOUT

The Premier Leadership Development Conference for the IT Professionals

QBITS is built for IT leaders who carry real responsibility — for decisions, outcomes, and people. Across three focused days, QBITS creates space to step out of execution mode and into leadership mode. The agenda blends technology, leadership and innovation, giving IT leaders the room to think clearly about what matters now and what comes next.

  • Gain powerful insights and strategies to push the boundaries of what IT can achieve
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies that drive real business impact
  • Forge meaningful connections with peers, thought leaders, and industry innovators

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SPEAKERS

2026 Headline Keynote Speakers

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Take Charge of Change and Win: Leading Through Transformation

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?

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Optimize Through Transformation: Building Your AI Strategy & Roadmap to Value

AI is accelerating transformation across every layer of IT, yet most organizations remain stuck between pilots and real outcomes. What does it actually take to move from experimentation to AI that delivers measurable business value?  Hear from Info-Tech Research Group and Microsoft in this fireside chat as they share practical insights on building an AI strategy that delivers real results. 

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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?

 

2026 QBITS THEME

TRANSFORM

The role of the IT leader is no longer about keeping the lights on –
it’s about seeing what others can’t. QBITS 2026 invites leaders to
step outside the structures and assumptions we operate with
and awaken to new possibilities.

TRACKS

Personalize Your Experience Across 3 Tracks

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LEAD

Lead with confidence, unlock your team’s potential, and influence strategic outcomes across the organization.

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INNOVATE

Embrace change, leverage emerging technologies, and deliver innovative strategies that propel your organization forward.

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OPTIMIZE

 Solve complex challenges, design systems, and implement strategies that drive sustained performance. 

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SESSIONS

A Preview of What’s Ahead

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From IT Strategy to Business Strategy: The CIO’s Role in Driving Enterprise Outcomes

PANEL DISCUSSION
As technology reshapes every corner of the enterprise, the role of the IT leader is transforming just as rapidly. This session explores what modern leadership looks like in 2026—from steering AI-enabled operations to driving cross-functional collaboration and guiding organizational change. Learn how today’s IT leaders can expand their strategic influence and build trust across the business.

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Strategic Delegation: Empowering Teams While Staying in Control

WORKSHOP
Learn how to delegate with precision—freeing your time, elevating your team, and ensuring alignment on the outcomes that matter most. This workshop covers modern delegation techniques for IT leaders, including clarity frameworks, accountability structures, and ways to keep influence without micromanaging. Walk away with practical approaches to engage your team, accelerate execution, and maintain control where it counts.

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From Pilot to Scale: Executive playbook for AI transformation

WORKSHOP
Many organizations are experimenting with AI, but few are successfully scaling it into real, measurable impact.  This session explores how leaders can turn AI ambition into execution by aligning people, platforms, and processes. You’ll gain practical insight into building an AI-ready organization, managing risk and security, embedding AI into everyday workflows, and driving adoption that delivers lasting business value.

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Fail Fast, Transform Faster: Change Management and Experimentation for IT Innovation

PANEL DISCUSSION
Innovation requires more than new ideas—it demands the ability to lead through constant change. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and real-world leadership experience, the panel will examine how values, relationships, and courageous optimism enable teams to learn faster, adapt with confidence, and drive meaningful innovation without losing momentum or purpose.

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Ransomware Reality Check: An Immersive Cyber Crisis Experience

WORKSHOP
Step inside a high‑stakes ransomware scenario as we walk you through a real‑world case study. You’ll see how the attack unfolded, the full scope of business impact, and the organization’s response and recovery journey.
Walk away with practical insights and a deeper understanding of how ransomware impacts every corner of a business and what strong preparedness really looks like.

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The Anatomy of a Microsoft 365 Breach and How to Build True Tenant Resilience

PRESENTATION
Recent high-profile breaches have shown that Microsoft 365 environments are often compromised not through zero-day exploits, but through overlooked configuration gaps, weak governance, and limited visibility across the tenant lifecycle. As AI, automation, and modern work accelerate change, these risks multiply. Walk away with a practical approach for identifying where misconfiguration risk concentrates, improving tenant-wide visibility, and executing Microsoft 365 governance at scale.

EXPERIENCE

An Experience Unlike Any Other

QBITS isn’t just a conference – it’s a fully immersive leadership experience designed to challenge how you think, connect you with peers who get it, and leave you energized for what’s next. Through three evenings of events and two full days of programming, QBITS accelerates momentum, insight, and connection.

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PRICING & PASSES

Professional Development Designed for IT Leaders

Full Event

  • Two day pass for daytime program of keynotes, breakout sessions, solutions consultations and tradeshow
  • Three evening networking events
  • Onsite parking
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinners included

$2,500

Day Pass

  • Single day pass for daytime program of keynotes, breakout sessions, solutions consultations and tradeshow
  • Onsite parking
  • Breakfast and lunch

$1,200 

ATTENDEE FEEDBACK

Why IT Leaders Keep Coming Back to QBITS

“Great show. I’ve been to many conferences (SAP, Intergraph, Bentley, CDW, etc.) over my career and I have to say that this was the best one.”

“The Keynote presentations and sessions were very informative and relevant. Excellent forum for exchange of information and making new contacts.“

 "QBITS  is a thoughtfully curated event that delivered meaningful insights and practical strategies. The sessions were engaging and forward-looking, offering a clear perspective on the evolving technology landscape and its impact on modern organizations."

“It was indeed one of the best IT conferences I have been to, and I have been to many over my 30+ years in IT.”

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SPONSORS

Expert Strategies from Technology’s Biggest Names

The Choice To Transform Starts Now 

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