Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Invitation-only, three-day retreat for Canadian CISOs, Security Directors, and IT Leaders focused on Generative AI security challenges
- Uses a 3-Phase Sprint Methodology combining workshops, tabletop exercises, and peer collaboration to produce actionable security strategies
- Covers GenAI threat intelligence using the MITRE ATLAS framework, LLM governance, deepfake detection, and red teaming
- Addresses data leakage prevention, model vulnerabilities, adversarial manipulation, and compliance with global privacy regulations
About the Event
The Cybersecurity Think Tank Retreat 2026: GenAI Security is an executive-level summit held at The Westin Trillium House in The Blue Mountains, Ontario. The three-day, invitation-only format brings together senior security professionals from Canadian organizations for structured peer-to-peer collaboration on Generative AI security challenges. The retreat employs a 3-Phase Sprint Methodology designed to move participants from discussion to deployable solutions through expert-led sessions, visionary workshops, and immersive tabletop exercises.
GenAI Security Topics and Frameworks
Sessions address GenAI-specific risks including unintentional data disclosures, model vulnerabilities, and adversarial manipulation. The program incorporates the MITRE ATLAS framework for AI threat intelligence. Workshops cover LLM governance, secure GenAI development practices, deepfake detection techniques, and red teaming methodologies for GenAI systems. Additional focus areas include advanced defense mechanisms such as differential privacy and encryption, employee training for responsible AI use, and crisis preparedness for privacy breaches.
Data Governance and Compliance
The retreat addresses the intersection of AI governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance for organizations adopting GenAI technologies. Participants work on strategies for robust data governance, preventing data leakage, and ensuring alignment with global privacy regulations. The program prepares attendees to respond to incidents involving data governance failures and AI-related security events.
Who Should Attend
The retreat targets CISOs, Security Managers, Security Directors, and IT Leaders responsible for cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and IT governance. Attendees typically represent Canadian organizations in sectors with high regulatory and security demands. Sponsors include Veeam and AWS.