Navigating economic uncertainty
& cybersecurity challenges
Strengthening Canadian
Business Resilience
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
NeXT, 6400 Hazeldean Road
An exclusive executive event
Calian is hosting an exclusive dinner in Ottawa designed to foster meaningful conversations around how we, as industry leaders, can work towards strengthening Canadian business resilience, particularly in the face of economic uncertainty and growing cyber and AI threats.
Our hosts

Kevin Ford
CEO
Calian

Michael Tremblay
President, IT & Cyber Solutions
Calian
During the event, Calian will facilitate an insightful conversation examining questions such as:
- How can Canadian organizations build resilience to thrive amid economic uncertainty?
- How can we lean on each other for Canadian solutions to reduce reliance on non-domestic providers?
- How can leaders strengthen security against foreign interference and AI threats?
Agenda
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Cocktail reception & networking
Welcome drinks and appetizers to foster informal networking, allowing executives to engage with one another and Calian’s team.
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Welcome & opening remarks: Kevin Ford
6:15 PM – 6:35 PM
Keynote with Mike Tremblay
“How can leaders strengthen security against foreign interference and AI threats?”
6:35 PM – 7:35 PM
Dinner
7:35 PM – 8:00 PM
Panel discussion
“How can we support one another to build resilience and thrive during economic uncertainty?”