AI & Defence Innovation Summit 2026: The Future of Digital Trust & Defence Innovation
AI & Defence 2026: AI Trust & Defence Innovation is a premier three‑hour executive summit taking place in Toronto, Canada, on May 25th (Hybrid Event), bringing together leading voices from defence, augmented and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace, academia, and government.
Co‑hosted by James Castle, Chairperson for Cyber Security Global Alliance, and Samir Azizi, Co-Partner for Toronto DAO, this event will dive into the future of AI trust, AI Weaponization, Autonomous Defence Systems, Quantum & AI-Ready Security, New Defence Innovations, Quantum Communications, and AI Governance Frameworks shaping global security in the decade ahead.
Designed for senior executives, policymakers, military leaders, defence innovators, advanced technology strategists, and anyone who wishes to participate in Toronto Tech Week, this mini summit delivers a powerful combination of strategic insights, practical defence models, and an immersive crisis simulation that challenges participants to navigate real‑world national security threats.
Through expert dialogues and focused analysis, attendees will gain a decisive understanding of the future of AI trust, secure AI systems, autonomous defence technologies, drone‑based threat response, and quantum‑era cybersecurity.
This event provides a rare opportunity to examine how trusted AI, cross‑border governance standards, and resilient defence capabilities are shaping North America’s strategic advantage for the years ahead, while empowering leaders to prepare for the next era of accelerated technological conflict and innovation.
To See Our List of Virtual and In-Person Event Speakers, or visit our Sponsorship page, go to the CSGA Website (Events Tab): https://csga-global.org/events-and-community-partners
Stay tuned for more great speakers to come!
We Are Looking for Sponsorships:
Cyber Security Global Alliance and the Toronto DAO are currently looking for event sponsors. If you are interested in investing in our event, email us at [email protected] or visit us at our website above.
Please Note:
This is a hybrid event and will be "In-Person", with the option for virtual attendance for persons outside of Canada, or attending CANSEC 2026 (Ottawa Defence Summit).
Also, a facility has not yet been selected for this event, as we are looking for a space that has easy access for all in-person attendees. Once confirmed, a general notice will go out to everyone attending and will only be available to those who are registered and approved to attend.