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Showcase your solutions at the most premium CIO event in the region, amplifying your presence across the technology ecosystem.

Research-Backed Intelligence

Leverage exclusive IDC insights and CIO surveys to better understand market trends and strengthen your go-to-market strategy.

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We believe growth and fulfillment through technology is the Future of Work. Our vision is to deliver intelligent solutions that enable growth and more fulfilling work experiences wherever work gets done.Our technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire our vision and we are doing everything in our power across climate action, human rights, and digital equity to make it so.We believe thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. And all it takes is one to change the world.

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Why Attend?

Why Attend?

The Summit is more than just a conference. It’s where the region’s technology leaders come together to shape the future of AI-driven enterprises.

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What Will You Gain?

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Learn from the Best

Hear directly from IDC analysts, global experts, and pioneering CIOs on how to scale AI, GenAI, and agentic systems across industries.

Discover Real-World Use Cases

Gain insights into how leading organizations are implementing AI-driven automation to improve agility, resilience, and customer value.

Future-Proof Your Strategy

Understand the long-term business implications of agentic systems, ensuring your organization thrives in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Master AI Security & Trust

Explore strategies to tackle data privacy, AI observability, model integrity, and digital trust challenges.

Cloud as the AI Foundation

Discover how cloud platforms, edge computing, and 5G enable scalable, secure, and sovereign AI deployments

Key Themes

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Regulation for Value Creation, Not Just Compliance

Frame Canada’s forthcoming Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) and related provincial privacy frameworks (such as Quebec’s Law 25) as catalysts for responsible innovation. Rather than viewing regulation as a limitation, position it as a design opportunity to build trusted, transparent, and auditable AI systems through principles like risk-by-design, data lineage, and model governance.

Data Sovereignty and Operating Models

Address Canada’s growing focus on data residency, digital sovereignty, and cross-border data flows, particularly with U.S. and global partners. Emphasize the role of sovereign and hybrid cloud strategies in mitigating extra-territorial data access risks while enabling collaboration and compliance.

From Pilot to Production

A limited share of AI proofs of concept move into production in Canada, mirroring global trends. Leaders need clear roadmaps that include MLOps frameworks, performance controls, and business outcome tracking to ensure AI projects evolve from experimentation to scalable, enterprise-wide adoption.

Data Foundations First

Many Canadian organizations still face fragmentation and silos across their data ecosystems. Strengthening data integration, governance, and observability (as well as modernizing platforms for flexibility and scalability) remains essential for building a foundation that can fully support AI and analytics maturity.

Event Highlights & Key Topics

Data Value Reinvention in the Age of AI

Organizations are shifting from thinking about “using AI” to “leveraging data for AI value,” integrating data maturity practices like cataloging, lineage, and observability to fuel model performance and business impact.

Scaling AI: From Pilot to Enterprise Deployment

Moving beyond experimentation, leaders create robust MLOps pipelines, governance frameworks, and change strategies to embed AI into core operations at scale with sustainability and reliability.

Trust, Transparency and Responsible AI

Embedding fairness, bias mitigation, auditability, and explainability across the AI lifecycle helps build user confidence, regulatory alignment, and long-term trust in intelligent systems.

Data Sovereignty, Governance and Interoperabilit

Balancing data residency, regulatory constraints, and cross-border flow requires hybrid cloud strategies, shared governance models, and interoperable architectures that meet business needs.

Generative and Agentic AI: The Next Frontier

As generative and agentic models go beyond assistance, leaders focus on guardrails, cost/risk trade-offs, hybrid model design, and alignment with existing AI systems.

Infrastructure Evolution: Edge, Cloud and AI Platforms

Deploying AI at scale depends on modern, flexible infrastructure spanning edge and cloud, optimized for latency, throughput, cost, sovereignty, and workload distribution.

Business Value and ROI from AI & Data

Translating AI and data experiments into measurable business outcomes demands clear KPI frameworks, strong business cases, and scalable use cases tied to financial value.

People, Culture and AI Readiness

Success requires preparing teams with AI literacy, reskilling, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership that navigates resistance and embeds data-driven habits into daily workflows.

Ecosystems, Partnerships and Innovation Models

Advancing AI and data at scale entails co-innovation via startup alliances, consortia, vendor collaborations, open data spaces, and shared platforms that accelerate adoption.

Future Regulation and Strategic Foresight

Anticipating evolving global AI regulations, embedding compliance early, and running scenario planning for regulatory shifts helps organizations stay ahead in a dynamic policy landscape.

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Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Uncover breakthrough insights from IDC experts and exclusive sessions featuring influential voices transforming technology and leadership today

Bob Parker

Bob Parker

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Applications, Data Intelligence, Services, and Industry Research

IDC

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Tony Olvet

Tony Olvet

Group Vice President, Worldwide C-Suite and Digital Business Research

IDC

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Megha Kumar

Megha Kumar

Research Vice President, Analytics & AI

IDC

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Jason Bremner

Jason Bremner

Research VP, IT Consulting and Systems Integration Services

IDC

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Lee Rennick

Lee Rennick

Vice President, Strategic Programming & Influencer Engagement

IDC

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Allice Shandler

Allice Shandler

Sr. Director, Events – Americas

IDC

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AI & Data Summit Toronto

5 Mar 2026

Toronto

AI & Data Summit Toronto

Unlocking the Power of Data and AI

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Unlocking the Power of Data and AI

The IDC Canada AI and Data Summit is the premier event for senior technology and business executives driving artificial intelligence and data strategies across the country. Designed for CDOs, Heads of Data, and AI and innovation leaders, this full-day program delivers high-impact insights and actionable strategies focused on Canada’s top priorities: scaling AI adoption, ensuring data quality and governance, and managing regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

 

As Canadian organizations accelerate investment in AI and data-driven transformation, they must navigate complex challenges such as data privacy, ethical AI, and the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). IDC research shows that data quality, integration, and accessibility remain top barriers to realizing AI’s business value, and that organizations are increasingly focused on operationalizing AI responsibly to build stakeholder trust. This event equips leaders to turn data into a trusted strategic asset while embedding transparency, ethics, and accountability into AI initiatives.

 

IDC analysts and industry experts will guide you through building future-ready data architectures, operationalizing AI responsibly, and delivering measurable business impact. Through keynote sessions, panels, and collaborative discussions, this event provides Canada’s leaders with the tools and frameworks to transform AI and data into a foundation for innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

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Expert Perspectives

Hear from global thought leaders, visionary CIOs, and celebrity speakers redefining technology, leadership, and innovation across the region.

Keynote
9:15 am

IDC Keynote: Agentic AI at Scale: Accelerating Innovation While Managing Risk

How organizations are deploying agentic AI to drive rapid innovation, while navigating complex regulator requirements around data privacy, security, and ethical AI

Bob Parker | IDC

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Applications, Data Intelligence, Services, and Industry Research

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Testimonials That Tell the Story

Discover what past delegates have to say about their experience. From insightful sessions to meaningful connections that made the event truly worthwhile.

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“I love attending your events! You always cover a diverse range of ideas on the topic but also keep it framed around the topic. I love the balance of presentations, panels and relevant hot topics. I always come away with renewed excitement of how I can positively impact my organization.”

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“IDC+CIO Summit Canada perfectly balanced high-level visionary thinking with the practical, actionable strategies needed to navigate the future of IT. I walked away feeling not just inspired but fully equipped for what’s next.”

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Event Highlights 2025

Venue

Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Address: 525 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2L2

The Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a premium hotel and event venue located in the vibrant downtown core, steps away from Toronto’s iconic attractions and shopping destinations.

Nestled between Bay Street and Yonge Street, this modern venue is directly connected to the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Enter through the main lobby at 525 Bay Street, and enjoy convenient access to elegant event spaces, exceptional dining, and world-class accommodations,  making it the ideal location for  IDC’s tech conference.

The Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is conveniently located near top attractions like the Eaton Centre, Nathan Phillips Square, and Toronto City Hall. The Royal Ontario Museum, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, Ripley’s Aquarium, AGO, and the Distillery District are all nearby. For a lakeside view, the Harbourfront Centre is just a 15-minute walk away.

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Winners 2025

CIO Awards Canada – Winning Projects 2025

2025 CIO Awards Canada Winners

Acres Enterprises Ltd.
ALDO Group
Alpha Auto Group
ATB Financial
BCI
Bell Canada
BGC Engineering and Cambio Earth
Bombardier
Bruce Power
CAA Club Group of Companies
Canada Life
Canadian Tire Corporation
Carmens Group
CIMtech Green Energy
City of North Bay
City of Richmond
Electrical Safety Authority
EQ BANK
FIT FOODS LTD
Germain Hôtels
IBM
Infrastructure Ontario
Investment Management Corporation of Ontario
Island Health
Lexis Nexis
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
McCain Foods
Metalab
MIRLIN TECHNOLOGIES
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
OpenText
PHSS Support Services
QDoc Inc.
RapidCents Inc
Rogers Bank
Samsung Electronics Canada
Sparrow BioAcoustics
Sun Life
TD Bank Group
TechBlocks Inc.
The Regional Municipality of Durham
The Regional Municipality of Peel
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Hydro
TransForm Shared Service Organization

 

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IDC & IBM Accelerate Toronto 2025 

IDC & IBM Accelerate Toronto 2025 

Unlock Innovation with Trusted AI and Hybrid Cloud

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Join us at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto for an exclusive afternoon that brings together IT and business leaders to explore how enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation into trusted, scalable deployments powered by hybrid cloud. At IDC & IBM Accelerate Toronto, you’ll hear from experts and peers on how organizations are transforming their infrastructure to unlock innovation, ensure security and compliance, and deliver measurable business value. Alongside the insights, you’ll enjoy an engaging experience with networking over lunch and pictures with the Stanley Cup, hot-topic discussions, and a closing cocktail reception that gives you exclusive access to the Hockey Hall of Fame concourse.  

Why Attend

Discover how to move from AI promise to enterprise reality with trusted insights, proven strategies, and powerful peer connections. 

First-hand perspectives from IDC and IBM thought leaders on hybrid cloud and AI. 

Real-world case studies on scaling AI securely and efficiently. 

Actionable strategies for balancing innovation, compliance, and ROI. 

Opportunities to connect with fellow IT executives and decision-makers. 

An exclusive networking experience at the Hockey Hall of Fame, including access to interactive exhibits and the Stanley Cup. 

Agenda

Thursday, October 16, 2025

IDC & IBM Accelerate Toronto 2025 

One day event

12:30 pm

Check-in & Networking Lunch

2:10 pm

Inside the Innovation Journey of Trusted AI and Hybrid Cloud by Design

Today, companies are facing an inflection point in their business strategy, shifting from a traditional focus on cost reduction to generating new value through innovation using AI and other technologies. Leading companies are striking a balance between performance and innovation, adopting the latest hybrid cloud platforms, and leveraging data and AI to extract enhanced user experiences. Learn how digital infrastructures must evolve to remain competitive, resilient, and prepared for what’s next.

Zane Adam

Zane Adam

VP IBM Cloud, Infrastructure, IBM

2:35 pm

Intel Gaudi 3 & IBM: Revolutionizing Enterprise AI

Join us for an enlightening discussion on Intel’s groundbreaking Gaudi 3 AI accelerator and its seamless integration with IBM’s services. Gaudi 3, not just a GPU, is a purpose-built AI accelerator, offering superior performance and scalability for generative AI workloads. Collaborating with IBM, Intel provides an open-development solution on IBM Cloud, balancing innovation with cost-efficiency. Real-world use cases, including Intel’s own chatbot and one for the Paris Olympics, highlight Gaudi 3’s transformative potential. This partnership ensures secure, compliant, and efficient AI scalability for enterprises, shaping the future of corporate AI.

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Zane Adam

Zane Adam

VP IBM Cloud, Infrastructure, IBM

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Asma Aziz

Asma Aziz

Canada General Manager, Intel Corporation

2:55 pm

Scaling AI for Innovation: The Role of Hybrid Cloud in Harnessing Generative AI

The rise of generative AI is opening up new opportunities for businesses – but only if cloud infrastructure can keep pace. In this session, we’ll explore how hybrid cloud architectures can provide a robust, scalable foundation for deploying AI models. With a focus on security, compliance, and performance, we’ll discuss designing robust infrastructures that enable businesses to drive innovation and maintain and, where possible, build a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex technological landscape. Listen how successful companies have built a solid infrastructure foundation to successfully implement AI projects, adding value to their business and their clients at the same time

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Asma Aziz

Asma Aziz

Canada General Manager, Intel Corporation

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Shomron Jacob

Shomron Jacob

Head of AI & Platform, Iterate

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E.G. Nadhan

E.G. Nadhan

Chief Architect, Field CTO Organization, Red Hat

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Zane Adam

Zane Adam

VP IBM Cloud, Infrastructure, IBM

3:15 pm

Afternoon Break & Stanley Cup Photos

3:45 pm

Hot Topic Discussion Tables

Join a discussion topic that best meets your needs. 

  • Agentic AI Adoption in the Enterprise
  • Securing AI and Cloud
  • Strategies for Building a Future-Ready Enterprise
  • Proving AI ROI

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Manav Gupta

Manav Gupta

VP Technical Sales & CTO, IBM Canada

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David Kliemann

David Kliemann

Head of Cloud Risk, IBM Cloud

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Thiru Venkatachalam

Thiru Venkatachalam

VP & Senior Partner, IBM Hybrid Cloud Consulting

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E.G. Nadhan

E.G. Nadhan

Chief Architect, Field CTO Organization, Red Hat

4:30 pm

The Hybrid Cloud Model: Navigating Innovation, Security, and Risk Management for a competitive edge

Adopting a hybrid cloud operating model is no longer just one of several options, but a necessity. In this session, we would like to discuss with you how companies can establish a secure and compliant cloud architecture that accelerates their growth and ability to innovate. Learn how a hybrid cloud approach can help companies manage complexity, respond more quickly to market demands and comply with industry-specific regulations, while minimizing risks in an increasingly digital world. Listen how successful companies have leveraged cloud technology to drive innovation, increased efficiency, and create competitive advantages in their respective industries, such as recent e-health platform solutions use cases.

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Greg Clawson

Greg Clawson

Vice President North America Sales, Utimaco

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Douglas Carter

Douglas Carter

Senior Vice President of Technology Operations, CIBC

4:50 pm

AI at the Crossroads: C-Suite Priorities, Tech Modernization and Value

As AI adoption evolves from GenAI to agentic systems, C-suite leaders are recalibrating strategies to unlock business value while navigating risks. This session draws on IDC’s latest research to examine the current state of AI maturity, highlight emerging use cases, key predictions, and the business benefits fueling enterprise adoption. Learn which strategic decisions will shape the next wave of AI deployment and drive meaningful outcomes.

Tony Olvet

Tony Olvet

Group Vice President, Worldwide C-Suite and Digital Business Research, IDC

5:15 pm

Networking Reception

Enjoy the exhibit along with cocktails and canapés at the Concourse Level.

6:00 pm

Event Concludes

Subject Matter Experts

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Tony Olvet

Tony Olvet

Group Vice President, Worldwide C-Suite and Digital Business Research

IDC

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Zane Adam

Zane Adam

VP IBM Cloud, Infrastructure

IBM

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Michael Hainsworth

Michael Hainsworth

Contributing Editor

IDC + CIO

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Shomron Jacob

Shomron Jacob

Head of AI & Platform

Iterate

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Manav Gupta

Manav Gupta

VP Technical Sales & CTO

IBM Canada

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David Kliemann

David Kliemann

Head of Cloud Risk

IBM Cloud

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Thiru Venkatachalam

Thiru Venkatachalam

VP & Senior Partner

IBM Hybrid Cloud Consulting

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Greg Clawson

Greg Clawson

Vice President North America Sales

Utimaco

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E.G. Nadhan

E.G. Nadhan

Chief Architect, Field CTO Organization

Red Hat

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Douglas Carter

Douglas Carter

Senior Vice President of Technology Operations

CIBC

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Asma Aziz

Asma Aziz

Canada General Manager

Intel Corporation

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Venue

Address: Hockey Hall of Fame
Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street,
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1X8

The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the corner of Yonge & Front Streets in Brookfield Place (lower concourse level), a short walk from many Toronto attractions, including:

  • Scotiabank Arena
  • CN Tower
  • Rogers Centre
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
  • Eaton Centre
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Join IDC and IBM at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto for an exclusive afternoon of insights, networking, and innovation. Discover how trusted AI and hybrid cloud are transforming enterprises, hear real-world success stories, and connect with peers who are leading the way. Cap off the day with a cocktail reception and exclusive access HHOF concourse exhibits and games.  

Why Attend?

Why Attend?

Discover real-world strategies from CIOs who are transforming organizations through digital innovation, resilience, and data-driven leadership.

  • Celebrate Canada’s most innovative IT leaders and organizations.
  • Gain exclusive insights on AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud modernization.
  • Network with CIOs, CTOs, IT strategists, and business leaders from top industries including banking, manufacturing, energy, government, and more.
  • Be inspired by real-world success stories driving measurable business value.
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What Will You Gain?

Attending this event offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the solutions and trends that are transforming public administration. During the event: 

Learn how Canada’s top CIOs and IT leaders are applying AI, cloud, and cybersecurity strategies to modernize operations and build resilience. 

Gain actionable insights on aligning IT with business priorities to drive growth, efficiency, and measurable outcomes across your organization. 

Hear real-world success stories from peers leading digital transformation and uncover lessons you can apply to your own strategic initiatives. 

Expand your professional network by connecting with CIOs, CTOs, and innovation leaders shaping the future of Canada’s public and private sectors. 

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CIO Summit & Awards Canada 2025

CIO Summit & Awards Canada 2025

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Celebrating Innovation. Honouring Excellence. Inspiring Leadership.

 

The CIO Summit & Awards Canada 2025 brings together Canada’s top IT leaders and innovators for a day of strategic insights, networking, and celebration. Join us on November 13, 2025, at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto as we recognize the 2025 CIO Awards Canada winners—organizations and teams that are leveraging technology to transform business, deliver measurable impact, and shape Canada’s digital future. 

About the CIO Awards Canada

The CIO Awards Canada celebrate Canadian organizations and their IT teams that are using technology in bold, innovative ways to drive growth, resilience, and customer success.

Award winners are recognized for excellence in two key areas:

  • IT Innovation – Redefining how business is done through cutting-edge technology.
  • Business Value Delivery – Achieving measurable impact and real-world results.

Winning a CIO Award is more than an honour—it’s a mark of enterprise excellence and a recognition that the entire team can take pride in.

2025 CIO Awards Canada Winners 

This year, we proudly honour Canada’s most innovative technology-driven organizations, including: 

List of winners View the 2025 press release here

Event Highlights & Key Topics

At the CIO Summit Canada 2025, you’ll gain insights and strategies to future-proof your leadership in a fast-changing digital landscape: 

Strategic Leadership in the AI Era

Driving growth and innovation with digital-first strategies.

Innovation with Business Impact

Balancing emerging technologies with measurable business goals.

Cloud, Data & Cybersecurity

Building modern, resilient IT infrastructures.

Smart Resource Management

Rethinking IT investments and vendor strategies.

Real-World Insights

Lessons from CIOs and IT leaders driving transformation across industries.

This event isn’t just for CIOs—it’s for all IT leaders, rising executives, and innovators shaping the future of technology in Canada. 

Expert perspectives

Hear directly from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the technologies and strategies redefining the future. Gain valuable knowledge and practical takeaways to help you navigate tomorrow’s business landscape.

Keynote
10:10 am

IDC Keynote: Completing The Agentic Journey

A critical next step as enterprises transition from the AI pivot to AI alignment with the business is the enablement of functions with agentic AI across the organization. Rick Villars, IDC’s GVP, Worldwide Research will provide IDC’s latest views on how Agentic AI will influence enterprises’ IT spending plans in the next several years. He will also provide guidance on three critical developments that will make or break the agentic transition.

Rick Villars | IDC

Group Vice President, World Wide Research

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Perforce Delphix

Perforce Delphix

Perforce Delphix is the industry leader in automated, compliant data delivery, enabling enterprises to drive DevOps agility, AI innovation, and cloud transformation. By removing traditional bottlenecks, our platform allows organizations to release applications 2x faster, secure sensitive data with 77% less exposure, and reduce infrastructure costs by 80%.

With advanced data virtualization, automated data masking, ephemeral cloud data environments, and integrations with DevOps and AI tools, Delphix ensures data is instantly accessible, secure, and compliant. Global leaders like Dell, BNP Paribas, Michelin, and Morgan Stanley rely on Delphix to fuel innovation, strengthen compliance, and optimize IT efficiency.

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Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 CRM, bringing companies and customers together in the digital age. Founded in 1999, Salesforce enables companies of every size and industry to take advantage of powerful technologies—cloud, mobile, social, blockchain, voice, and artificial intelligence—to connect to their customers in a whole new way. They are coming to us as their trusted advisor, and together we are transforming their businesses around the customer. 
 
Salesforce Customer 360 is our vision for how we help customers with their digital transformations. It’s an integrated CRM platform that unites marketing, sales, commerce, service and more to give companies a single source of truth about their customers. It gives these teams a single, shared view of their customers so they can deliver the intelligent, personalized experiences their customers have come to expect from every brand and build lasting, trusted relationships. 
 
Salesforce will power more than 2 trillion B2B and B2C transactions this year for more than 150,000 companies and millions of Trailblazers–the individuals and their organizations who are using Salesforce to drive innovation, grow their careers, transform their businesses and give back to the community. 
 
Salesforce is committed to a set of core values–trust, customer success, innovation, and equality of every human being. Salesforce is one of the leaders on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list, and Forbes has ranked the company one of the world’s most innovative companies for nine years in a row. For information, please visit www.salesforce.com. 

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Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet. Cisco inspires new possibilities by reimagining your applications, securing your data, transforming your infrastructure, and empowering your teams for a global and inclusive future. Discover more on The Network and follow on Twitter.

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IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

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Veeam

Veeam

Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, is on a mission to empower every organization to not just bounce back from a data outage or loss but bounce forward.

With Veeam, organizations achieve radical resilience through data security, data recovery, and data freedom for their hybrid cloud.

The Veeam Data Platform delivers a single solution for cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments that gives IT and security leaders peace of mind that their apps and data are protected and always available.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 450,000 customers worldwide, including 73% of the Global 2000, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running.

Radical resilience starts with Veeam.

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence, and customer service.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 590,000 employees in 55 countries and 202 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over $30 billion USD in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

For more information, visit www.tcs.com

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Venue

Address: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6

Nestled in the harbour with seamless downtown access, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto offers you a serene city escape in the centre of it all.

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

Parking at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto offers both self-parking and valet parking options for $60 per day. Please note that The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto does not have electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, off-site self-parking is available for various costs. There are several alternative public parking garages and lots within walking distance if you prefer to use those.  For locations and pricing visit SpotHero or BestParking for more information.

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