Cybersecurity in Focus: Trends, Threats and Strategies – main stage

Presenter Titles: Ivo Wiens, Field CTO, Cybersecurity, CDW Canada; Yogesh Shivhare, Research Manager, Security and Infrastructure, IDC

Cybersecurity has seen a critical shift in 2024. Cyberattacks have decreased, however, the number of successful cyberattacks continues to rise. This indicates a concerning trend that Canadian organizations must prepare for and meet with sophisticated solutions. In this session, Yogesh Shivhare, Research Manager, Cybersecurity, IDC and Ivo Wiens, Field CTO, Cybersecurity, CDW Canada will discuss the findings of CDW Canada’s 2024 Canadian Cybersecurity Study and how to prepare your organization for the latest threats.

Cybersecurity TECH BRIEF – GLASS ROOM

Presenter Titles: Ivo Wiens, Field CTO, Cybersecurity, CDW Canada; Den Jones, Chief Security Officer, SonicWall; Calvin Chiu, National Cybersecurity Partner Business Development Manager, Cisco Canada; Joe Martin, Sr. Solutions Architect, F5; Grant Lam, Regional Solutions Engineer, Sophos

Despite declining IT budgets, Canadian organizations continue to increase cybersecurity spending as a percentage of their total budget. This shows that cybersecurity is a top priority for Canadian IT teams, as they continue to face an evolving landscape of cyberthreats. Join us for this panel discussion where we dive into the trends around cybersecurity in Canada and discuss the findings of our latest Canadian Cybersecurity Study.

Qualcomm Tech Brief – PURPLE ROOM

Presenter Titles: Kyle Houser, Sr. Director – WW Commercial Channels

Join us to learn how Qualcomm is enabling a more productive workforce with on-device AI, all-day battery life, and blazing fast performance on your next PC.

DELL Tech Brief – PURPLE ROOM

Presenter Titles: Christopher Kuppek, Director – Storage and Multi-Cloud Solutions

In today’s technology climate, flexibility and choice are critical.  In this session learn about Dell’s software-defined infrastructure solutions that provide our customers the foundation to support their multi-cloud and virtualization stack strategies.

AI TECH BRIEF – GLASS ROOM

Presenter Titles: KJ Burke - Field CTO Hybrid Infrastructure & Leo Batista - Practice Leader - Data Fabrics, Analytics & BI Solutions

Organizations are looking to take advantage of advancements with Generative AI but how can you identify gaps in your preparation?  Join CDW Canada as they cover the hierarchy of needs to deploy AI for individuals, teams and across the organization.

CISCO TECH BRIEF – PURPLE ROOM

Presenter Titles: Caius St George - Head of Services Strategy & Development: Managed Services & Puneet Duggal - Cisco Practice Lead & Principal Solutions Architect

This session aims to empower engineers with effective tactics to streamline their operations and regain time for innovation. We'll discuss how predictive networking facilitates proactive problem-solving by addressing issues before they emerge. By utilizing the features of Cisco technology and leveraging the expertise of CDW managed services, participants will uncover methods to enhance network performance, scalability and security while minimizing potential risks.

MANAGED SERVICES TECH BRIEF – GLASS ROOM

Presenter Titles: Brett Hardy - Head of Modern Workspace Services; Caius St George - Head of Services Strategy & Development - Managed Services

In this fireside chat, CDW services leaders will discuss topics such as conversational AI, secure endpoint management and Device as a Service (DaaS).Find out how CDW can support your organization's goals and challenges with compliant, efficient and scalable services that optimize your IT infrastructure and end-user satisfaction. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how CDW Managed Services can transform your workplace and empower your workforce.

LENOVO TECH BRIEF – PURPLE ROOM

Presenter Title: Sales Engineer Director - ISO ISG NA Technical Sales

Discover how Lenovo is taking AI from the realm of research and adding real value to any organization — by simplifying the adoption process with proven expertise and delivering faster insights with optimized infrastructure and pre-validated solutions. From the “pocket to the cloud,” Lenovo provides AI for all.

MANAGED SERVICES TECH BRIEF – GLASS ROOM

Presenter Titles: Rowena Samuel - Team Lead, Modern Data Centre; Nicky Panfer - Senior Solution Architect

In today’s world of evolving threats, data resiliency has become top of mind for many organizations. How will your approach to data resiliency evolve? Will it keep your valuable data assets safe?

Join us on a journey through the evolution of data resiliency. We’ll take you through our methodical approach to achieving a resilient data environment, using today’s strategies and finishing with a quick glimpse into the future of data protection.

MICROSOFT TECH BRIEF – PURPLE ROOM

Presenter Title: Ehsan Youssef, General Manager - Corporate

Join Ehsan Youssef, Microsoft Canada General Manager, as he reviews the transformative capabilities of Copilot for Microsoft 365, your AI-powered productivity partner. In this 25-minute keynote, discover how Copilot harnesses the power of large language models and Microsoft 365 apps to streamline tasks, boost creativity, and elevate your skills. Whether you're tackling a blank page or seeking the perfect choice of words, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is designed to optimize your productivity and focus on what matters most. Don't miss out on insights and strategies to revolutionize the way you work with this cutting-edge tool.

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Presenter Title: Phil Vokins (Director of Channels, ISVs and Cloud, Intel Canada)

Phil Vokins is responsible for Intel’s Channel and Alliances Organization in Canada, covering Distribution, Resellers, ISVs, and Systems Integrators within the country. Since joining Intel in 2013, Phil has acted as Interim Country Manager in 2017 and 2019. He has also served as the Regional AI Lead, starting his Intel career in Big Data and Analytics for the US and Canada. With more than 11 years of experience at the company, he is passionate about best-in-class service delivery for Intel’s partner and alliance community, including their customers.

This year, Phil will be sharing his expertise on AI, live at REBEL on May 14, 2024 on our main stage.

We’re well-hyped with AI – and the noise is getting louder’ not quieter. Some are calling it ‘AI-washing’. Making sense of what really matters is the biggest service we can do ourselves, as individuals, in our families, with co-workers and as global citizens. Phil has studied these ‘so what’ questions with AI for years – and challenges us to do the things which will make a difference and how to work today to position for tomorrow.

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Close out the day with excitement, entertainment, and fantastic prize giveaways. Join us as we unveil exclusive insights into the future by Intel, enjoy an incredible performance by the Geosphere Aerialist Trio and give away tons of amazing prizes!