The State of Intellectual Property, Cyber and National Security

As the conversations surrounding Canadian sovereignty, national security and stability grow, so do questions about how we can protect the technology being developed here at home.

What does foreign interference look like in practice? How does sensitive information fall into the wrong hands? And what do Canadian technology companies need to know to navigate an increasingly complex global security landscape?

Evening Agenda

5:00 p.m. - Doors Open & Networking

5:30–6:30 p.m. - Dinner

6:30–7:00 p.m. - Keynote Address

7:00–7:15 p.m. - Break & Dessert

7:15–8:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion and Q&A

8:00–9:00 p.m. - Networking

Join former CSIS intelligence officer and author Andrew Kirsch and industry experts for an inside look at intellectual property theft, espionage and foreign interference. Hear firsthand experiences, explore real-world challenges and better understand what these issues mean for your business. In addition, Alexis Conrad (Principal, IP Strategy and Policy at Communitech) will host a panel alongside Andrew, Jim Hinton (founder of Own Innovation), and other industry experts.

Bringing together founders and leaders, this event explores the challenges and opportunities in technology, defence and national security with a particular focus on Waterloo Region and the future of Canada’s economic security.

This event is brought to you by ElevateIP, a national program of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Please note that the Chatham House Rule will be in effect.