Cybersecurity & Identity Summit 2026

Join CIS 2026 in Ottawa on May 5 and 6, 2026 for two days focused on cyber risk prevention, digital identity, and the technologies shaping trust in an AI-powered world.

The summit is built for leaders, operators, and public-sector teams who need a sharper view of governance, resilience, supply chain risk, and the security impact of emerging technology.

Date May 5-6, 2026

Two-day summit program in Ottawa.

Venue Ottawa Conference and Event Centre

200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3, Canada

Theme Beyond Trust: Secure the AI Era

Sessions centered on cyber resilience, identity, and AI-era trust.

Cybersecurity and Identity Summit 2026 networking session

Why this event matters

CIS 2026 brings cybersecurity, identity, policy, and operational leadership into the same room so teams can compare strategy with real implementation pressure.

Who should join

The program is structured for teams that need both executive perspective and practical operating insight.

  • Leaders and industry professionals looking for C-suite master classes and leadership forums.
  • Security and identity teams tracking changes in cyber risk, governance, and resilience strategy.
  • Industry and public-sector participants who want stronger collaboration across policy, operations, and innovation.

Program highlights

The two-day agenda balances executive context, emerging risk, and cross-sector operating discussions.

Day 1

The Evolving Cyber Landscape, with sessions covering leadership, policy, cyber governance, and the impact of AI and quantum-era innovation.

Day 2

Resilience, Supply Chain, and Global Collaboration, including supply chain security, cyber diplomacy, and human-factor discussions.