Banff Emerging Technology Summit 2026
March 4 – 6, 2027
Banff
Emerging Technology Summit
Location: Fairmont Banff Springs
Welcome to the Banff Secure AI & Innovation Summit: Where executive vision meets security resolve
The technology your organization adopts next will shape its risk for years. The leaders who understand that are the ones who will be in the room.
The Banff Emerging Technology Summit is an invitation-only gathering of CISOs, CIOs, and senior security executives. These are the people deciding how new technology gets adopted, governed, and defended. As a sponsor, you place your brand in front of the leaders who make those calls every day.
Topics We’re Covering
- Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS)
- Automating threat actor techniques to validate defenses
- Continuous exposure management and security control validation
- Autonomous Pentesting & Attack-Path Validation
- Identifying exploitable paths before attackers do
- Scaling penetration testing through automation and rapid growth platforms
- Asset Discovery and Management
- Comprehensive visibility into Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
- Identifying unmanaged assets and driving innovation in device protection
- Endpoint Operations & Patch Management
- Streamlining RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management)
- Achieving massive scale in automated patching and endpoint hygiene
- Zero-Trust Endpoint Control
- Enforcing strict application control and ringfencing
- Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)
- Securing the identity fabric against credential-based attacks
- Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Automating the discovery and renewal of machine identities
- Next-Gen Network Access Control (NAC)
- Moving toward micro-segmentation and identity-based access
- Cloud-Native Risk & Security (CNAPP & CSPM)
- Unifying code security, vulnerability management, and cloud posture
- SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
- Hardening business-critical SaaS applications and monitoring sales enablement tools
- Insider Threat & DSPM (Data Security Posture Management)
- Protecting data at rest and in motion across distributed environments
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Converging networking and security for the distributed workforce
- Enterprise Browser Security
- Securing the primary workspace and mitigating web-based threats
- API & Application Security (ASPM)
- Managing risk across the entire application lifecycle and protecting critical interfaces
- Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ)
- Translating technical risk into financial impact for executive decision-making
- Observability & Log Routing
- Optimizing telemetry flow and reducing data noise for better detection
- Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- Monitoring the security posture of the extended supply chain
- AI Security & Model Risk
- Securing the deployment and usage of Large Language Models (LLMs)
Agenda
Speakers and sessions are in the works and will be announced soon.
DAY 1
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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2:00 – 5:00 pm |
Welcome Activity and Networking |
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6:30 – 9:00 pm |
Opening Night Dinner |
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9:00 pm – Midnight |
Night Cap |
DAY 2
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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7:30 – 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
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8:30 – 12:00 pm |
Mainstage Sessions and Peer-to-Peer Conversations |
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12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
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1:00 – 5:00 pm |
Mainstage Sessions and Peer-to-Peer Conversations |
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6:00 – 9:00 pm |
Cocktails and Dinner |
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9:00 pm – Midnight |
Night Cap |
DAY 3
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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7:30 – 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
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8:30 – 12:00 pm |
Mainstage and Breakout Sessions |
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12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
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1:00 – 3:00 pm |
Customer Voice Sessions and Wrap-up |
Sponsors
At Evolve Technologies, we value our strong relationships with our sponsors. Their support is instrumental in delivering impactful events and fostering innovation in the IT industry.
Explore the Location
Explore Fairmont Banff Springs
More than just a leading cybersecurity event, Evolve offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the breathtaking Fairmont Banff Springs resort.
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this iconic destination blends historic elegance with world-class hospitality. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional dining, Fairmont Banff Springs provides the perfect setting for meaningful connections and professional growth.
Take advantage of this unique experience—expand your cybersecurity expertise while immersing yourself in the beauty and grandeur of Banff.
