

Executive Series 2026
Join us for an exclusive, invite-only gathering of top executives on February 5th, organized by ISACA Vancouver in partnership with CPA BC and CIO Canada Vancouver Chapter. This event will welcome approximately 150 senior-level attendees, including CIOs, CFOs, CISOs, and CEOs, for an evening dedicated to exploring the future of cybersecurity and digital transformation.
5:00 PM: Doors Open
6:00 PM: Keynote - Rajiv Gupta - Head @ Canadian Center for Cyber Security
6:20 PM: Keynote -TBA
6:40 PM: Panel Session
7:10 PM: Networking
The evening will begin with a keynote address from a distinguished speaker from the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity and the Canadian Communications Security Establishment, providing critical insights into Canada’s evolving cybersecurity landscape. This will be followed by a dynamic panel discussion, featuring representatives from our monetary sponsors, focused on the transformative impact of AI on cybersecurity practices today.
Following on last year’s success, we are committed to deepening the dialogue on digital transformation while providing ample opportunities for networking among peers. Attendees will enjoy a gourmet buffet and open bar as they connect with industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing resilience in an era of rapid technological change.
Keynote - 6:00pm
Rajiv Gupta - Head @ Canadian Center for Cyber Security
Rajiv Gupta is the Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre), a part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE). As Head, Rajiv leads the Cyber Centre in providing expert advice, guidance and services to the Canadian government, the private sector including Canada’s critical infrastructure sectors and the Canadian public.
Prior to this role, Rajiv served as the Associate Head of the Cyber Centre for three years, where he was responsible for achieving national level cyber security outcomes for Canada through collaborative efforts with industry partners. Previously a software engineer in the telecommunications sector, Rajiv joined CSE in 2007 and has held a number of leadership roles in the cyber security domain, including Director General of Cyber Defence Capabilities where he oversaw the development and operation of sensors, threat discovery analytics, and autonomous defence technologies used to protect Government of Canada networks. Previous to that role, he was the Director of Security Architecture and Risk Mitigation, responsible for security architecture guidance, supply chain and cloud risk assessments for the Government of Canada, and the implementation of a cyber security risk mitigation framework for Canada’s telecommunications sector.
Rajiv holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in engineering and is a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
Keynote - 6:20pm
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