About this Event
Digital Sovereignty Summit 2026
From Policy to Capability: Building Canada's Digital Future
HOST:
The Canadian Internet Society (TCIS)
WHEN:
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:40 pm | Networking reception to follow
WHERE:
KPMG Offices | 150 Elgin Street - Suite 1800 | Ottawa, ON
ABOUT THE SUMMIT:
Canada faces important decisions about artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, domestic innovation, and its relationships with international technology providers. Strengthening Canada's digital sovereignty will require thoughtful policies, strategic investments, and partnerships that build domestic technological capacity while supporting an open, secure, and globally connected Internet.
The Canadian Internet Society's inaugural Digital Sovereignty Summit will bring together leading voices from across government, industry, academia, and civil society for a full day of discussions examining the policies, infrastructure, investments, and strategic priorities essential to advancing Canada's digital sovereignty.
Through dynamic panels, focused discussions, and opportunities for cross-sector engagement, the Summit will provide a forum to exchange ideas, catalyze partnerships, and chart a clear path forward, translating Canada's digital sovereignty ambitions into practical action.
KEY THEMES:
- Sovereign AI, cloud, compute, and public procurement
- Privacy, online safety, and digital rights
- Quantum technologies and cybersecurity
- Indigenous data sovereignty
- Digital access, affordability, and inclusive innovation
- Canada's digital sovereignty roadmap
Thank you to our event's Supporting Sponsors, and , for making this Summit possible.
SPEAKERS:
- The Hon. Jenna Sudds, MP — Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, Government of Canada
- Dr. Michael Geist — Canada Research Chair, Internet & E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa
- Lisa Lambert — VP, Global Strategy & Managing Director, Canada, IonQ
- Leah West — Associate Director (MA) & Associate Professor, NPSIA, Carleton University
- Tom West — Director General, Information Assurances Futures, Communications Security Establishment (CSE)
- Craig McLellan — Founder & CEO, ThinkOn
- Terry Popowich — Chief Executive Officer, Qorsa
- Charles Noir — VP, Community Investment, Policy & Advocacy, CIRA
- Marc-Étienne Ouimette — Founder, Cardinal Policy
- Daniel Kerry — Director & Space Lead, Deloitte Canada
- Marwa Turabi — Director of Public Affairs, Iristel
- Asennaienton Frank Horn — Principal, Indigi-Solutions
- Sean Mullin — Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
- Shelley Robinson — Executive Director, National Capital FreeNet
- Jaimie Boyd — Partner, Technology & Transformation, Deloitte Canada
- Peter Nowak — Host, Do Not Pass Go Podcast
- Brent Arnold — Founder & Principal, Capstan Legal; Chair, The Canadian Internet Society
- Franca Palazzo — Executive Director, The Canadian Internet Society
FULL SPEAKER LINE-UP & PROGRAM COMING SOON.
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ABOUT THE CANADIAN INTERNET SOCIETY:
The Canadian Internet Society (TCIS) is the leading voice on digital policy in Canada, advocating for open, accessible, affordable, and secure Internet access for Canadians. Our focus is to bridge the digital divide by ensuring all Canadians reap the socio-economic benefits the Internet provides. We work with leaders across Canada's digital policy community, bringing together experts to develop informed positions on Canadian legislation affecting the Internet's affordability, accessibility, and security.
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Event venue & nearby stays
KPMG, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada
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