We’re taking Canadians Connected, CIRA’s premier event series to the 6ix!
Join us on Wednesday, October 1 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET at Ricarda’s. You’ll enjoy an evening of cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, networking, a pop-up shopping experience with local .CAs, a local art installation and more! Also hear from a panel of cybersecurity experts on how they’re navigating the new cyber landscape in Canada and beyond.
This event will be in English only.
The event is open and free to all,
but we need you to RSVP!
The details:
What: Canadians Connected: Toronto, an event bringing together internet users for networking and learning opportunities. You’ll experience:
- Networking, nibbles and cocktails
- A pop-up shopping experience from local .CAs
- A surprise art installation featuring Toronto-based artists
- Friends and Foes, navigating a new cyber landscape: a panel moderated by Takara Small
Who: we hate to namedrop but…you’ll get the opportunity to network with people like:
- Cybersecurity and technology experts including Jon Ferguson, Deyves Fonseca, David Shipley and Takara Small
- Local businesses: Chandler Honey, Dog Gone Gear, foonie, Genuine Tea, Green Buffalo Farms, LazyBonesCozy, Lost in the Sauce, Neighbourhood Coffee, Nuska, Picasso Bites, Quest XO, Stop and Smell the Candles, Summit Strong, and, Undertonez Inc!
- Local artists
When: Wednesday, October 1 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Ricarda’s, 134 Peter Street
Cost: Completely free, just register!!
Friends and Foes, navigating a new cyber landscape: the panel
Takara Small | Journalist, podcaster & radio host
Takara Small is Canadian journalist and radio host. She is a radio columnist for CBC (Canada’s public broadcaster), radio contributor for BBC Radio and host at 680 News. Additionally, she was named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada for her contributions to media and recently named a Young Leaders of America Fellow.
Jon Ferguson | Vice-president Cyber & DNS, CIRA
Jon Ferguson leads the Cybersecurity & DNS services unit at CIRA that builds upon the organization’s world class DNS services to provide cybersecurity services and training to Canadians and the global internet community. For the past 15 years, Jon has worked in product leadership roles for organizations building globally distributed Internet of Things and Cybersecurity solutions.
Deyves Fonseca | CISO, University of Toronto
Deyves Fonseca currently serves as the Acting Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Toronto, where he plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the institution’s digital landscape. He spearheads strategic initiatives to enhance cybersecurity across the university’s three campuses, serving over 124,000 students, faculty and staff.
David Shipley | CEO & Co-Founder of Beauceron Security Inc.
David Shipley is the CEO and Co-Founder of Beauceron Security Inc., a New Brunswick-based cybersecurity software firm with clients across North America. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and a recognized global expert in cybersecurity. David is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), a former journalist, and a Canadian Forces veteran and frequently writes and speaks about cybersecurity issues across North America.
