Octoberâs Tech Thursday is all about cybersecurity, Ottawa.
From AI-powered threats to the people protecting our digital world, weâre bringing together voices from across the industry to talk about whatâs happening, whatâs next, and what it means for Canada.
đ» October 22nd
Topic â Threat, Talent, Resilience: Inside Canadaâs Cyber Frontline
Cybersecurity is changing fast, and Ottawa has a big role to play in what comes next.
Join us for a candid conversation on emerging threats, AI, cyber talent, and how we can build a stronger, more connected cybersecurity community.
Featuring:
âBrian Hein, Principal Threat Researcher, DNS Filter
âPatrick Clow, Director General, Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
âAndrew Hay, COO & CISO, Damovo
âNatasha Hellberg, Trusted Advisor, Global Cybersecurity Communities
âGarth Boyd, Co-Founder, Ventenova
âKarim Nathoo, Freelancer, Ringzer
What weâll get into:
AI, cyber risk, and preparing for the next internet-scale incident
Geopolitics, fraud, and keeping Canadians secure
Building stronger cyber talent pipelines and a more connected Ottawa community
What Ottawa can learn from global cybersecurity hubs
Tech Thursday is thrilled to welcome Ramp as our new title sponsor!
Ramp launched in Canada this summer and is building a dedicated Canadian team. The company helps businesses save time and money by bringing corporate cards, expense management, bill payments, and accounting automation into one platform. They serve over 70,000 customers globally today.
Rampâs support will help us bring more ambitious programming, and more leading voices from finance, technology, and operations, to Ottawaâs tech community. We couldnât be more excited for whatâs ahead.
News from Our Friends đ«¶
October 17th, OWASP Ottawa Day 2026 is bringing Ottawaâs application security community together for a full day of talks, learning, and networking. Hosted by the OWASP Ottawa Chapter, itâs a great opportunity to connect with others in cybersecurity and sharpen your skills. Register here.
November 10th, 21 Under 21 Youth Awards Gala is celebrating 21 young people making an impact across Ottawa! Hosted by Youth Ottawa at the Canadian Museum of History from 5â10 PM, the evening will feature youth performances, a mocktail hour, displays of their work, and a celebration of Ottawaâs next generation of changemakers. More info and tickets here.
Tech Jobs Available đ»
A few roles worth knowing about across Ottawaâs startup and tech ecosystem:
ANVIL - Hiring across product, infrastructure, integration and systems
Mission Control - Hiring across engineering, robotics and space tech
Solink - Hiring across engineering and product
CIRA - Hiring across cybersecurity, product and platform engineering
MindBridge - Hiring across data, engineering and QA
Versaterm - Hiring across product and software engineering
QNX - Hiring across embedded software, DevOps and engineering
Telesat - Hiring across satellite, IT and defence technology
J-Squared Technologies - Hiring across ML and software development
Hiring? đ§ If you have a role youâd like to share to the Ottawa Tech Thursday community, please fill out this form.
Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors
Ramp, Boast, Alberta Innovates, Skip, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), and Crestview Strategy. These folks make it all possible, and we couldnât be more thankful.
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