AI & Defence Innovation Summit 2026: The Future of Digital Trust & Defence Innovation
AI & Defence 2026
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AI and Defence 2026: AI Trust and Defence Innovation is a premier 3.0‑hour executive summit taking place in Toronto, Canada, on May 26. This hybrid event brings together leading voices from defence, augmented and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace, academia, and government.
Co‑hosted by James Castle, Chairperson of the Cyber Security Global Alliance, and the CSGA Cyber AI Research Institute, along with Master of Ceremony Samir Azizi, Co‑Partner of Toronto DAO, and Toronto Tech Week, this summit will explore the future of AI trust, AI weaponization, autonomous defence systems, quantum and AI‑ready security, next‑generation defence innovations, and the governance frameworks shaping global security over the decade ahead.
Designed for senior executives, policymakers, military leaders, defence innovators, advanced technology strategists, and Toronto Tech Week participants, 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 dialogue and focused analysis, attendees will gain a strong understanding of the future of AI trust, secure AI systems, autonomous defence technologies, drone‑based threat response, and quantum‑era cybersecurity.
This event offers a rare opportunity to examine how trusted AI, cross‑border governance standards, and resilient defence capabilities are shaping North America's strategic advantage. It will help leaders prepare for the next era of rapidly accelerating technological conflict and innovation.
To see our list of in‑person and virtual speakers or to visit our sponsorship page, please go to the CSGA website and select the Events tab.
We Are Seeking Event Sponsors
Cyber Security Global Alliance and Toronto DAO are actively seeking sponsors for this event.
If you are interested in sponsoring our event or receiving more detailed information on our event, please visit us online: https://csga-global.org/events-and-community-partners
Hybrid Event Details
This event is hosted in person in downtown Toronto with an option for virtual attendance for guests outside the city. Several speakers will join via our main event screen and audio system, and all registered participants will have the opportunity to ask questions after each presentation to both in‑person and virtual presenters.
All attendees must be registered. At the registration table, please be prepared to show your assigned QR code.
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