Toronto Data Protection & Security Summit 2026
The event marks the first regional edition focused on data protection and security. It brings together security practitioners, IT leaders, and subject-matter experts to examine current challenges in data privacy and information security. The program combines structured presentations with interactive formats intended to support practical discussion and knowledge sharing.
Sessions will cover topics such as data encryption, loss prevention, and approaches to balancing accessibility with security requirements. The agenda also addresses Canadian data privacy regulations, incident response planning, and the implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for data security. Case studies, panels, and participatory sessions are included to provide applied perspectives on evolving data protection practices.
Key themes include:
- Changes in the data protection landscape
- Canadian data privacy regulations
- Data breach and incident response
- Encryption methods and controls
- Data loss prevention strategies
- Managing access while maintaining security
- The role of AI and ML in data security
- Comparative considerations for on-premises and cloud environments