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9:00am MST
Welcome to Day 2 of Cyber Summit 2024
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am MST
Speakers
President & CEO, Cybera
Dr. Barb Carra was appointed President and CEO of Cybera, Alberta’s Research and Education Network in 2019. She is a respected leader and collaborative partner within Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN) landscape.Barb is a champion for the digital needs of...
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President & CEO, SRNET
Chad Coller is the President & CEO of SRNET. Mr. Coller's career in IT spans over twenty years, with the past twelve spent in higher education at the University of Saskatchewan, serving most recently as the Director of Academic and Research Technologies. Mr. Coller served on the SRNET...
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President & CEO, MRnet
Rod is a Metis entrepreneur and has worked as a technology executive, game developer, filmmaker and politician. In the mid-1990s Rod launched Canada’s first retail web-based multi-player game called The Stone which was featured in USA Today and Entertainment Weekly. Rod also had...
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Sponsors
Charter
We solve complex business problems with innovative solutions that simplify the business of IT. Our team of passionate experts are committed to putting technology to work for you. We leverage our award-winning logistics, financial, and delivery/support solutions to enable your growth...
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9:15am MST
Keynote: Jason Scott
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Speakers
Free-Range Archivist, Internet Archive (Wayback Machine)
Jason Scott is the Free-Range Archivist of the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine), where he has been involved in research, collecting, writing and performances regarding the Archive for over 13 years. As a co-founder of Archive Team, the activist-archivist collective, he has also...
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Sponsors
10:35am MST
The Generative AI Transformation
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am MST
Speakers
Data Center Solutions Architect, Microserve
With a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Yaser Matar brings over 15 years of expertise in datacenter infrastructure design and integration. Known for a meticulous approach and innovative solutions, Yaser has successfully led over 29 projects ranging from medium...
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Principal Solutions Consultant, Dell Technologies
Rob Lucas, based in Edmonton, Alberta, serves as a Principal Solutions Consultant for Dell Technologies. He is part of an elite global team of a hundred, renowned as the top presales technical leaders within the company. Since joining Dell in 2011, he has progressed from overseeing...
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Sponsors
info@microserve.ca
Microserve provides IT solutions and services that empower people to achieve their goals. As one of the largest IT service providers in Canada, our 35 years of continued growth and success stem from our commitment to service excellence, continuous innovation and optimization of our...
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11:15am MST
From Burnout to Balance: Managing Our Stress In the Digital Age
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am MST
Speakers
Principal Security Architect, University of Alberta
Michael Spaling is the Principal Security Architect at the University of Alberta, a public research university ranked fourth in Canada and among the top 100 globally. He's had some excellent recognitions along the way, like receiving the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for his notable...
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National Cyber Security Assessment Lead, Digital Services, MNP
Drew is MNP’s National Cyber Security Assessment Lead, Digital Services. Based in Edmonton, he leads the Cyber Security practice for Alberta. With close to two decades of experience, Drew helps organizations with critical IT systems or sensitive information that are looking to build...
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CIO, University of Alberta
Prior to joining the University of Alberta in June 2023, Shari spent 19 years at the University of Saskatchewan in a number of IT roles, culminating as the CIO & AVP of Information & Communications Technology from 2015 to 2023. Earlier in her career, she held IT leadership and business...
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Executive Director, CyberAlberta
Rachel is a recognized leader in privacy and information security, well-known on the Alberta speaking circuit. She is a passionate advocate for women in IT, fostering relationships and uniting diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. Rachel brings extensive experience and deep...
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11:55am MST
Fireside Chat with the Honourable Nate Glubish (Ministry of Technology and Innovation)
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:55am - 12:35pm MST
Speakers
Minister of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta
Nate Glubish was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strathcona-Sherwood Park on April 16, 2019 and re-elected on May 29, 2023.Nate was sworn in as Minister of Service Alberta on April 30, 2019. In that role he led the Government of Alberta’s efforts to apply...
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President & CEO, Cybera
Dr. Barb Carra was appointed President and CEO of Cybera, Alberta’s Research and Education Network in 2019. She is a respected leader and collaborative partner within Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN) landscape.Barb is a champion for the digital needs of...
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