| DATE: | June 12th, 2026 |
| TIME: | 2:00pm to 4:00pm (PDT) |
| VENUE: | Hybrid Zoom Online meeting & In-Person at Sophos Inc. (Map) |
| TOPIC: | Preparing for What’s Next: Cyber Threats, AI Acceleration, and the Quantum Horizon |
| PRESENTERS: | Sami Khoury (Presenting remotely) |
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ABSTRACT
The cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by ransomware, state‑sponsored activity, supply‑chain compromise, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. At the same time, quantum computing is no longer theoretical, raising urgent questions about long‑term cryptographic resilience.
This session provides a strategic overview of today’s most pressing cyber threats, how AI is reshaping both attack and defence, and what organizations should be doing now to prepare for a post‑quantum world. It will also highlight how the Government of Canada is working with industry and partners to strengthen national cyber resilience and help protect citizens, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
BIOGRAPHY
Sami Khoury is the Government of Canada Senior Official for Cyber Security, providing cyber security expert advice and guidance to deputy ministers and senior officials for safeguarding Canada’s digital infrastructure and advancing our national security interests. Previously, Sami was the Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre) from 2021 to 2024.
He was the Communications Security Establishment Chief Information Officer (CIO) and led the Communications Security Establishment’s comprehensive Research program and the 24/7 Operations Centre.
Sami holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, a Master of Applied Science from Concordia University in Montreal, and a certificate in Public Sector Leadership at the University of Ottawa.
Sami is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and the APEX Award of Excellence for Innovation.
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