Privacy and Security are the number one issues facing government and industry over the next decade as COVID has accelerated the move to digital platforms. Data is the new oil as we shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution. There is an untapped potential in data that if harnessed in the right-respecting manner, could have positive implications for solving the world’s problems and create new economic value.
Private and public sources of data are mostly siloed and in the digital world lack comprehensive data protection and data security regulations to protect individuals’ rights and create a sustainable mechanism for data usage. Our physical and digital worlds are merging as objects that make up our homes, workplaces, and public spaces become more interactive and connected.
The global pandemic has dramatically altered and accelerated remote work from a personal choice to a necessity and shows signs that a hybrid model may be here to stay. This is challenging companies of all sizes to rapidly expand their privacy and security envelope from offices to now include at-home employees. The Vancouver Privacy and Security Summit has become, more than ever, a conference for the times.
Now is the time to develop responsible data practices that minimize negative impacts while ensuring the next generation of products and solutions are built in a manner that ensures benefits to the public, minimizes harms and biases and protects the privacy of citizens.
Reboot Communications, a B.C. based company, has organized world-class conferences focused on data protection and data privacy for the past 25 years. In June of 2020, Reboot and the Vancouver Chapter of ISACA (security professionals) announced a partnership to develop the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit (VIPSS) as a global conference bringing together over 1000 professionals to discuss how we live, work, and play in the new digital economy.
In February of 2020, Reboot Communications, in conjunction with the Province of BC delivered the 21st Annual Privacy & Security Conference to a sold out crowd of over 1100 technology professionals at the Victoria Conference Center. “A month later the pandemic changed everything,” said Greg Spievak, Founder and CEO of Reboot Communications.
“A decision was made to pivot to virtual events and a partnership was created with SW Audio Visual, another BC based company who has provided our company with technology, and audio visual requirements for over 20 years,” said Spievak.
Reboot and SW Audio Visual developed a customized “digital first experience” on a virtual conference platform that provides an integrated 3D graphical user interface, a software platform to connect and interact with the conference attendees, and professional TV production quality presentations that avoid technical glitches. “Not just another Zoom event.” We have delivered 2 digital-first, virtual events already and our sponsors, and delegates have told us that this is one of the best virtual platforms in the industry.
The Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit’s objective is to collaborate with governments, private sector, civil society, innovators and experts from around the world to educate and connect people in the age of digital transformation.
The three-day summit will feature over 70 global experts from industry, government, academia and civil society through a series of keynotes and panel discussions on major issues and trends in the digital economy. Topics for discussion will be:
• Building Canada into a Digital World Economy
• Smart Cities- Modernization Strategy Banking on “Your Data”
• Banking & E-Commerce
• Digital Health
• Trust & Ethics and the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Workplace Transformation- The New Digital Normal
• State Sponsored Threats: A case study Solar Winds Security Breach
• Rise of Surveillance Capitalism
• Women in Cyber Security & Privacy-Challenges and Opportunities
• Creating a Cyber Resilient Organization- The Conversation with the Board of Directors
“The Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit, will be delivered on our new digital platform in May, but the future of conferences will be hybrid,” says Greg Spievak. “Virtual will always play a key role in events but you can never replace in person interaction. We are all looking forward to meeting our colleagues in the future.”
Business in Vancouver readers can take advantage of a special rate of $275 on passes at registration with the code: BIV275
