FutureIT Canada 2025 Agenda: Sessions on Tech Innovation & Leadership
Join FutureIT Canada 2025 for an action-packed day exploring the latest in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This virtual conference brings together IT decision-makers, CIOs, and technology leaders to discuss emerging trends, real-world case studies, and strategic insights that drive business innovation. From AI-driven automation and enterprise security to data governance and digital transformation, expert speakers and interactive sessions will provide the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and shape the future of IT in Canada.
All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Thursday, October 2
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Our hosts welcome you to Day 2 of FutureIT Canada’s Q2 virtual event. Setting the stage for the program and how to navigate the virtual platform, they’ll provide an overview of the strategic insights and tech trends you can expect to hear about during this day focused on cybersecurity.
After two years of intense experimentation, AI costs are decreasing, technology suppliers are delivering AI capabilities in volume, and enterprises are organizing around what it will take to roll out AI at scale. Bob Parker, IDC Senior Vice President, will share data from IDC’s Global AI Maturity Model Benchmark study plus insights from IDC’s annual CEO study.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion tailored to Canadian IT leaders and CIOs. This session will delve into how organizations across Canada are embracing cloud-first strategies and AI innovation to drive digital transformation. Our expert panel will share key milestones, frameworks, and actionable insights that enable scalable operations, enhance customer experiences, and foster business agility. From navigating modernization in regulated industries to optimizing data for intelligent automation, this conversation will provide practical guidance for IT leaders aiming to future-proof their enterprises in the Canadian market.
AI is everywhere, it is shaping the way we work, communicate, and solve problems across the globe, and it continues to evolve. However, complexity is one of the main barriers to its successful adoption and value realization. Let’s simplify it! Learn how to get started, and how enterprises can accelerate innovation, streamline deployment, and empower their organization to turn data into actionable insights.
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead requires more than just innovation—it demands a future-focused strategy. This sponsored session explores cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and approaches that empower organizations to seamlessly integrate emerging technologies, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. Join industry leaders and technology experts as they share success stories, key trends, and practical solutions to help your enterprise thrive in the digital era.
This session is under contruction – come back soon for more details.
Embarking on the AI journey within a large, established organization is no small feat. There’s no one-size-fits-all playbook, and the path is often fraught with challenges. In this candid panel discussion, leading CIOs and IT executives will share their firsthand experiences of initiating AI adoption in complex enterprises. From overcoming early hurdles like stakeholder alignment and data management chaos to evaluating a sea of technology options and fostering internal momentum, this session dives into the realities of starting without a prototype or a dedicated AI team. Join us for a peer-driven conversation that explores what’s working, what’s not, and how organizations are finding their footing amidst uncertainty.
Traditional security operations, heavily reliant on static rules and manual updates, struggle to keep pace with the dynamic threat landscape. This lightning talk will explore a paradigm shift from a person-in-the-loop model to one where AI and Machine Learning models dynamically build and adapt security rules. We’ll discuss how leveraging predictive scoring can dramatically reduce the number of required rules, enhance responsiveness to emerging threats, and eliminate the need for laborious manual rule changes, ultimately building more resilient and proactive security defenses.
Generative AI is transformative technology. Thousands of large language models (LLMs) have been built by enterprises, academia, and the open-source community. Many organizations are running GenAI POCs to assess feasibility, value, and tech fit. Moving to production is complex—requiring planning, testing, and integration. Often underestimated, this step can stall initiatives. This keynote will address how to overcome the hurdles from POC to production.
This session is under contruction – come back soon for more details.
As AI adoption accelerates, IT leaders face the critical challenge of driving innovation while maintaining cost efficiency and operational sustainability. This dynamic panel session features senior IDC analysts alongside Canadian industry executives, offering fresh insights into leveraging AI to modernize workflows and tackle entrenched technical debt. Discover practical approaches to scaling AI solutions, measuring impactful outcomes, and sidestepping common obstacles that hinder digital transformation. Leave equipped with actionable strategies to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and lay the groundwork for an AI-powered future—free from the burdens of legacy systems.
Hear a full summary of the days’ takeaways during these final remarks from our Event Host.
