The Canadian Cybersecurity Cluster
Market development Mission in the United Kingdom and Belgium
Market development Mission in the United Kingdom and Belgium
In-Sec-M, the Canadian cybersecurity cluster, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, the Government of British Columbia, and with the support of the Canadian Embassy in Belgium in Brussels, the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, and the Government of Quebec, is organizing a market development mission in the cybersecurity sector that will visit London and Brussels from May 28 to June 8, 2024, on the occasion of Cybersec Europe and InfoSecurity Europe.
The first part of this market development mission will take place in Brussels, the headquarters of the EU and NATO institutions, during CyberSec Europe (May 29 & 30, 2024). This is a gathering event that allows experienced cybersecurity experts to share their knowledge and the latest innovations in the fields of data science, cloud, and artificial intelligence. Networking activities and meetings with end buyers and representatives of the Belgian ecosystem, and more broadly, the European ecosystem, are also on the agenda.
The second part of the mission will be held in the United Kingdom for an immersion in the cybersecurity ecosystem, during InfoSecurity Europe (from June 4 to 6, 2024). Alongside this event, which brings together information security players, there will be visits and meetings with end clients, service and solution providers, consultants, incubators, etc. The United Kingdom is a leading partner of Canada in the field of cybersecurity. The political, technological, economic, and cultural proximities make the United Kingdom a natural business development environment for Canadian exporters of cybersecurity solutions and services.
It is possible to participate in only one of the two parts of the mission. Please contact us to express your interest if applicable.
Details
Where : United Kingdom and Belgium
Date :May 26 to June 8, 2024
Event : CyberSec Europe, InfoSecurity Europe
Registration deadline : April 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM
On the agenda:
- Networking activities with key representatives from the British and Belgian cybersecurity ecosystems, and more broadly, from across Europe.
- conferences, round tables, workshops and technological demonstrations;
- a trade show and its B2B matchmaking platform;
- numerous networking opportunities;
- meetings and group visits.
Objectives
This trade mission aims to boost Canada’s economic ties with United Kingdom, Belgium and, more broadly, with Europe. It aims to support the development of business relationships between Canadian and European organizations, as well as to promote collaboration in research and innovation.
By positioning Canada as a business and research partner, this mission will also help showcase the cutting-edge expertise of Canadian cybersecurity players and introduce these same executives and representatives to some of the Canadian companies with the greatest export potential in United Kingdom, Belgium and the rest of Europe, either through direct sales, through distributors or by establishing strategic partnerships with local companies.
Preliminary program
Sunday, May 26 (BRUSSELS)
- Arrival of Canadian delegation Brussels
Monday, May 27 (BRUSSELS)
Embassy of Canada in Brussels
- 3pm-3:10pm
Welcome words by Ambassador Alain Gendron
3:10pm-3:15pm
Brief introduction to the organizing team - 3:15pm-3:20pm
In-Sec-M by Nicolas Duguay - 3:20pm-3:40pm
Cybersecurity in Belgium by Kurt Callewaert
3:40pm-3:50pm
Q&A
3:50pm
Practical details for the week in Brussels (logistics, good to know…)
Tuesday, May 28 (BRUSSELS)
- 8:10 am
Pick-up location: Rue du Loxum, at the BUS parking area next to the Cathedral in the city center. - 9:40am-10am
Arrival at Beacon HQ - 10am-10:30am
Overview & Introduction the Beacon / Orange 5G Demo Lab (group 1) - 10am-10:30am
Orange 5G Demo Lab / Overview & Introduction the Beacon (group 2) - 10:30am-11:30am
Beacon Member Presentations + short intro to the Canadian ecosystem by IN-SEC-M - 11:45am-1pm
Lunch
Port of Antwerp, Port Authority Building
- 1:30pm-3 pm
Meeting with the
management of the port.
Yannick Herrebaut (CISO of Port Authority) - 3:30 pm- 4:30pm
MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal)
Philip Ljungberg, Regional Cyber Security Manager of the MPET - Returning to Brussels
Wednesday, May 29 (BRUSSELS)
Brussels Expo
- 9am-6pm
Cybersec Europe
Meet and Match in the Canada Lounge
B2B meetings, along with other receptions and events as they come along.
Attendance to Main Stage Conference Program –
Attendance to 1 of the 4 CyberSec Round Table discussions (TBC)
Brussels Expo (Canada Pavilion)
- 3:30-5pm
Reception at Canada Networking area
Thursday, May 30 (BRUSSELS)
Brussels Expo
- 9am-6pm
CyberSec Europe, Meet and Match in the Canada Lounge
B2B meetings, along with other receptions and events as they come along.
Friday, May 31 (BRUSSELS)
- 8am – 8:15am
Arrival at NATO HQ Pass Office - 8:15am – 8:45am
Pick up of NATO Escorted Visitor Pass - 8:45am – 9:05am
Arrival at NATO Public Square (Green Room) - 9:05am – 9:15am
Opening Remarks (10min) by Nicolas Duguay, Co-Executive Director IN-SEC-M, the Canadian cybersecurity cluster - 9:15am – 10am
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) introduction and Q&A
10:00am -11:00am How to do business with NCIA - 11am – 11:15am
Break - 11:15am -12:15pm
NCI Agency’s business portfolio and technology priorities - 12:15pm – 12:25pm
Wrap up by Nicolas Duguay, Co-Executive Director IN-SEC-M, the Canadian cybersecurity cluster - 12:25pm – 13:45pm
Lunch Break - 2pm-3pm
NATO HQ Tour (facilitated by PDD) Tentative
Walk around the Public Square (ground floor and mezzanine), the Press Briefing Room (if available), the Article 5 and Berlin Wall monuments, and then end with the Official Entrance/Cour d’Honneur/Flags (weather-permitting, a group photo can be taken by the flags)
Saturday, June 1 (BRUSSELS)
- Departing from Brussels to London
Monday, June 3 (LONDON)
Canada House
- 10:30am-12:30pm
Welcome Meeting for CDN Cybersecurity delegation – Brief presentation about the market – Showcase CDN clients in Cybersecurity (e.g., CGI, ISA Security, OpenText, BlackBerry) - 12:30pm-3pm
Free time
TBC
- 3pm-4pm
Trip to Plexel
Canada house
- 5:15pm-7:30pm
ISACA London Chapter will be hosting a hybrid event in collaboration with The High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom and The Ontario and British Columbia Governments of Canada - 7:30pm-8:30pm
Networking Reception
Tuesday, June 4 (LONDON)
ExCeL London
- 9:30am – 5:30pm
Infosec Europe -B2B meetings, focusing on MSSPs and UK enterprises along with other receptions and events as they come along.
Wednesday, June 5 (LONDON)
ExCeL London
- 9:30am – 5:30pm
Infosec Europe -B2B meetings, focusing on MSSPs and UK enterprises along with other receptions and events as they come along.
Thursday, June 6 (LONDON)
ExCeL London
- 9:30am – 4pm
Infosec Europe -B2B meetings, focusing on MSSPs and UK enterprises along with other receptions and events as they come along.
Departing to Manchester
- TBC
Free time
Friday, June 7 (LONDON)
- 9:30am – 10am
Arrival & refreshments
DiSH – Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE - 10am – 10:30am
Welcome and introduction: Kate Temperley – MIDAS - 10:30am – 11:30am
Soft Landing:- Emma Marshall – Innovation & Ecosystem Lead, Plexal
- Siobhan Gurrie – Hub Manager, Barclays
- Suzanne Oliver – Director, Scintilla IP
- Centre for Digital Innovation (tbc).
- 11:30am – 12:30pm
Talent & Skills in Greater Manchester:- Sara Prowse – CEO, UA92
- Claire Bennett – Director of Partnerships, HOST
- Stuart Coulson – Cyber Ecosystem Manager, University of Manchester
- University of Salford (tbc)
- Northcoders (tbc)
- 12:30pm –1:00pm
Company spotlight:- Patrick Smit – CEO, Zally
- Janet Coulthurst – Chief of Staff, 6Point6
- 1pm–3pm
Industry networking lunch
DiSH, Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE, United Kingdom - 2pm-3pm
Cyber Market in Greater Manchester:- Scott Manson – Director for Cyber Security, UK & Ireland, CISCO
- Ian Peers – Director, Cyber Security, CGI
- NCC Group/Coalfire (tbc)
- 3pm – 4pm
Future of the Cyber Industry in Greater Manchester & North West:- Beena Puri – Digital Innovation & Partnerships Lead, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Simon Cook – Professor in Practice – Data and Cyber Research, Enterprise and Engagement, University of Lancaster
- Jon Lomas – Cyber Security Partnership Development Manager, University of Lancaster
Saturday, June 8 (LONDON)
- The departure of the delegation from Manchester
Packages and rates
In-Sec-M may, due to circumstances beyond its control, modify the services included in the proposed packages.
Airfare, local transportation (except for those that can be clearly identified subsequently based on confirmed activities), accommodation, and meals (except for the networking activities mentioned in the schedule) are not included in these packages. Each participant is responsible for making their own flight and transportation reservations, for which suggestions will be provided if needed. Participants are also responsible for making their hotel reservations, for which suggestions can be provided if needed.
This package includes the following services:
- privileged access to the major organizations present, thanks to collaboration with CyberSec Europe, InfoSecurity Europe, and In-Sec-M partners;
- group meetings with representatives from the Belgian, British, and broader European cybersecurity ecosystems;
- Pitch sessions to potential clients and/or partners during CyberSec Europe and InfoSecurity Europe;
- Networking activities, including drinks and snacks, in Brussels and London (mentioned in the preliminary schedule);
- logistical and technical support for travel and accommodation;
- mission notebook and participant directory (digital version);
- support throughout the mission by the In-Sec-M team and partner government representatives;
- support in organizing personalized meetings at CyberSec Europe and InfoSecurity Europe.
To register for the mission or for more information, contact:
Fella Bouredji, Director of communications and Head of Member relations
Fella.bouredji@insecm.ca
This mission plan is subject to change and requires a sufficient number of participants.
Registration and information
As the number of places is limited, they will be allocated on a first come, first-served basis.
I’m signing up for this mission
Registration deadline : April 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Canadian company, educational institution, research centre or organization operating in the cybersecurity or related sector.
- Want to do business abroad or want to collaborate with foreign players to carry out collaborative projects and establish innovative partnerships with them.
Member package
- Rate per participant: $400 plus taxes (non-refundable)
- Rate per additional participant from the same organization: $325 plus taxes (non-refundable)
Non-member package
- Rate per participant: $500 plus taxes (non-refundable)
- Rate per additional participant from the same organization: $425 plus taxes (non-refundable)
Package with a booth in the Canadian pavilion
*** A package including a booth in the Ontario pavilion at CyberSec Europe and InfoSecurity could be added to interested Ontario organizations and companies. Please register your interest as soon as possible – in limited quantities***
Ontario companies participating in the mission with a booth option will be exempt from the In-Sec-M mission registration fees.
For further information, please contact:
Arman Giloyan, Area Director – ICT/Advanced Manufacturing for Europe
Arman.Giloyan3@ontario.ca| Tel: +1 416-817-7498
British Columbia Delegation
*** If you wish to join the British Columbia delegation, please click here to submit and complete the application form no later than April 30, 2024. Express your interest as soon as possible – limited spaces available***
Companies registering with the British Columbia delegation will be exempt from the In-Sec-M mission registration fees.
For further information, please contact:
Gloria Yang-Mason
Sr Manager, Export Services – Technology
Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
M: 604-417-3283
E: gloria.yang-mason@gov.bc.ca
Financement
Afin d’obtenir un soutien financier pour leurs déplacements, les entreprises et les organismes de recherche peuvent vérifier leur admissibilité aux programmes suivants :
- CanExport;
- Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec (volet Jeunes entrepreneurs)
- Entrepreneur international, Mitacs;
- CanExport Innovation.
- Alberta Export Expansion Program
- Funding for Indigenous businesses
D’autres programmes provinciaux, voire municipaux, existent; nous vous invitons à vous renseigner auprès des responsables locaux dans chacune de vos régions pour plus de détails sur ceux-ci.
