SiberX 2026: Operation Defend the North
ISC2 Alberta Chapter is proud to partner with SiberX for this year’s Operation: Defend The North!
Operation: Defend the North (ODTN) 2026 will take place on November 13, 2026, at Bow Valley College in Calgary, Alberta.
Event Details
Date & Time: November 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Bow Valley College, 345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Format: Hybrid event with both in-person attendance and virtual live-streaming options available
Theme: This year's exercise focuses on the risks associated with autonomous AI agents, exploring scenarios where AI-enabled systems participate in trusted marketplaces, energy infrastructure, procurement processes, and operational technology (OT) environments.
Registration & Tickets
In-Person General Admission: Starting at approximately $99 CAD
Virtual Full Access: $10 CAD
Registration: Tickets and program information are available through the official siberX event registration page.
This event brings together cybersecurity, technology, and risk management professionals to examine emerging threats and governance challenges introduced by increasingly autonomous AI systems.
Registration & Tickets
In-Person General Admission: Starting at approximately $99 CAD
Virtual Full Access: $10 CAD
Registration: Tickets and program information are available through the official siberX event registration page.
This event brings together cybersecurity, technology, and risk management professionals to examine emerging threats and governance challenges introduced by increasingly autonomous AI systems.
Reserve your spot today: siberx.org/defendthenorth/#tickets
Join us as we unite to Defend the North — empowering women, advancing cybersecurity, and shaping the future of our digital world.