AI at the Catalyst

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the foundations of economic power, national security, and democratic governance. But as Canada accelerates AI adoption, a critical question emerges: who controls the systems and security that shape our decisions, data, and future?

Join us for this urgent and forward-looking session, featuring Sean Mullin, co-author of Sovereign by Design: Strategic Options for Canadian AI Sovereignty, in conversation with Charles Finlay, Founding Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University.

This session will examine Canada's key vulnerabilities across the AI technology stack and what it will take to build a Canadian AI capacity.

Drawing on the report’s insights, this session will explore:

• The geopolitical stakes of AI and why sovereignty now extends across data, infrastructure, and algorithms
• Canada’s strengths and critical vulnerabilities across the AI technology stack
• The risks of technological dependency, from foreign jurisdiction over data to AI-driven societal influence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity are shaping the future of work — are you ready to be part of it?

Join us during Youth Week for an engaging panel featuring industry experts who are building and protecting the digital world. Hear real insights on career pathways, in-demand skills, and how you can start your journey in tech today.

Whether you're curious about AI, interested in cybersecurity, or exploring future careers, this session is your starting point.

The cybersecurity landscape changed earlier this month. Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos, an AI model so capable at finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities that the company refused to release it publicly. In weeks of testing, it identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and web browser. Some of those bugs had been sitting undetected for decades.

Join us for Mythos Unpacked: What this New and Powerful AI Means for Cybersecurity, where leading voices will unpack what Mythos is, what it signals, and what organizations need to do to stay ahead.

Panelists for this webinar include Adam Evans, Senior Vice President & CISO, RBC; Lee Weiner, CEO, TrojAI and Fion Lee-Madan, Co-founder, Asenion, and will be moderated by Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay.

This specialized bootcamp is designed for staff working with health data or in the digital health sector, ideally, those with responsibility for technology planning, procurement, integration, and operations. This bootcamp is designed to help SMEs build robust security and compliance. Programming will include experiential learning, interactive discussions, and access to insights from cybersecurity experts. Learners will be provided job aids such as checklists and templates for use within their organizations, and qualifying companies will also gain access to a one-year associate membership within CCTX.

Your company is deploying AI agents faster than you can assess them. The business wants answers yesterday. And in the space between ‘this tool is amazing’ and ‘wait, what data is it touching?’, that is where things get interesting and real challenges emerge.

Join the Catalyst Fellows for a virtual webinar on Tuesday, March 3 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM to hear a deep dive into the risk assessment of a real AI automation system. We're not talking theory: we're walking through a practical tool you can build at home, pulling back the curtain on its vulnerabilities, and showing you how seemingly simple automations can expose organizations to data leakage, prompt injection, untrusted output, and system compromise.

This session provides a practical examination of how cybersecurity professionals assess and categorize risk in emerging AI ecosystems, and identifies the key safeguards that matter most as these tools become increasingly accessible.

Ideal for: Students, innovators, and managers/decision makers who are considering AI applications in their workplace.

Any questions? Get in touch: programs@cybersecurecatalyst.ca

Join leading industry experts in a panel discussion on key challenges, strategies, and best practices around cybersecurity, privacy, and secure adoption of AI, specific to organizations working with health data or in the digital health sector. This session requires no prior knowledge of cybersecurity and is offered at no cost, thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario.Learn more about the program here.

Whether current or emerging technology, organizations often fail to integrate cybersecurity as they adopt new technologies which places not only their digital systems and data, but their businesses at risk. Join us for this 2-hour interactive virtual session, focusing on cybersecurity considerations for technology adoption. Included in this discussion is the security implications of emerging technologies and a checklist to support secure technology adoption.

Eligibility: This workshop is open to Catalyst Community Platform members. Learn more about Catalyst Community.

Join us for a dynamic half-day forum exploring advancements in technology and their impact on business. Dive into engaging discussions on immersive technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Enjoy a continental breakfast and a mid-morning coffee break as you network with industry leaders and innovators. Don\'t miss this opportunity to keep your business ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape!