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Thursday, November 14
 

9:00am MST

Welcome to Day 2 of Cyber Summit 2024
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am MST
Land acknowledgment, and opening remarks.
Speakers
avatar for Barb Carra

Barb Carra

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... Read More →
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Chad Coller

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... Read More →
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Rod Bruinooge

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... Read More →
Sponsors
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Charter

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... Read More →
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am MST
Summit/Assiniboine Room

9:15am MST

Keynote: Jason Scott
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
More information coming soon.
Speakers
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Jason Scott

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... Read More →
Sponsors
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Summit/Assiniboine Room

10:35am MST

The Generative AI Transformation
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am MST
Join us for an insightful session on the transformative impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence. We will explore its rapid rise, highlight key advancements, and provide insights into its foundational principles and inner workings. Attendees will discover practical applications within educational institutions, showcasing how Generative AI can enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks. Microserve, in partnership with Dell Technologies, will offer valuable insights into the resources and infrastructure solutions available to support educational institutions on their AI journey. Join us at our session and learn how our collaboration can provide customized AI solutions to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.
Speakers
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Yaser Matar

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... Read More →
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Rob Lucas

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... Read More →
Sponsors
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Microserve

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... Read More →
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am MST
Summit/Assiniboine Room

11:15am MST

From Burnout to Balance: Managing Our Stress In the Digital Age
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am MST
Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion. We will delve into the critical issue of stress management in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology and how it has evolved over the last twenty years. Technological advancements have dramatically transformed how we work, communicate, and live, and while these changes have brought incredible benefits, they have also led to unprecedented levels of stress and burnout. Our expert panellists, each with extensive experience in high-stress team management, personal resilience, cybersecurity, and C-suite IT leadership, will share their personal stories, strategies, and insights. They will discuss constant connectivity, the pressure to stay ahead, and the emotional toll of life events in their personal and professional lives. Attendees will gain practical tips that are easy to implement, empowering you to find balance, build resilience, and maintain mental health as technology changes around you.
Speakers
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Michael Spaling

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... Read More →
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Drew Buhr

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... Read More →
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Shari Baraniuk

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... Read More →
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Rachel Hayward

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... Read More →
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am MST
Summit/Assiniboine Room

11:55am MST

Fireside Chat with the Honourable Nate Glubish (Ministry of Technology and Innovation)
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:55am - 12:35pm MST
Join this session as Cybera president & CEO Barb Carra has a fireside chat with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation for the Government of Alberta. They will be talking about the future of digital innovation in Alberta, and how the "Alberta advantage" can support quantum, 5G, next-generation networking, and AI advancements in the province, and what is needed to secure our critical research and IP.
Speakers
avatar for Nate Glubish

Nate Glubish

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... Read More →
avatar for Barb Carra

Barb Carra

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... Read More →
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:55am - 12:35pm MST
Summit/Assiniboine Room
 
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