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Join us for our first webinar of the City Solutions series, "IP Audio for Security and Citizen Engagement," where we delve into the transformative power of audio technology in shaping the cities of tomorrow. Designed for both end users and security integrators, this session will unveil how audio innovations can revolutionize city operations and enhance efficiencies across key domains.

Discover how audio solutions become indispensable tools in tackling pressing challenges such as illegal dumping and hazardous spills in the environment, ensuring cleaner and safer urban spaces. Explore how they bolster public safety efforts by addressing issues like vandalism, mass alerts, crowd management, and even gunshot detection, fostering a secure environment for all citizens.

Furthermore, delve into the role of audio in optimizing mobility within smart cities, from monitoring traffic patterns to detecting aggression in public transit and curbing parking violations, paving the way for smoother and more efficient urban mobility systems.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for leveraging IP audio technology to build smarter, safer, and more connected cities. Engage with industry experts in a dynamic Q&A session, where you can address your specific queries and gain clarity on implementing these innovative solutions in your cityscape. Register now and embark on a journey towards a brighter, more harmonious urban future.

What can you takeaway?

1) Develop a new vision of proactive security but understanding how audio can intervene rapidly in time-sensitive scenarios

2) Leverage various technologies including audio to solve security challenge

3) Gain awareness of products available for solving unique problems

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Learn about:

• Current Cybersecurity Threats & Events
• Organizational Cyber Risk Mitigation
• Validation of Risk Mitigating Solutions
• Third-Party Cyber Risk & IT Operations Assessments
• Maintaining Security & Compliance via Outsourcing
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

For insights from a municipal perspective, Dave welcomes guest Rheal Forgette. Rheal served as the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk for the Municipality of Markstay-Warren and the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk – Treasurer for the Township of Calvin. In these roles, he was the key contributor to all hands-on and strategic municipal governance, risk management, and implementation.

Be sure to join Dave’s audience Q&A following his presentation and conversation with Rheal.

Speaker:

• Dave Sampson, Vice President of Cyber Risk and Strategy at Thrive

Guest:

• Rheal Forgette, Municipal Consultant at VS Municipal Solutions

• Get prepared to fulfill the digital demands of your citizens through Digital Experience Monitoring.
  
• Monitor the performance of cloud-based services used for e-government initiatives.
  
• Future-proof network and infrastructure through AI-enabled observability.
  
• Improve IT security to withstand external/internal threats and safeguard sensitive information.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS etc.
  
• Implement robust network redundancy and failover strategies to ensure service availability during emergencies.
  

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Join us to hear how Adam Scharmann, IT Manager for the Town of Stony Plain has strengthened their security posture by partnering with Arctic Wolf.

During the webinar we’ll discuss the value of building out a true 24x7 security operations practice based on the NIST cybersecurity framework. You’ll learn:

• How the Town of Stony Plain partners with and uses Arctic Wolf to stay secure
• The range of security operations solutions available and how they map to NIST’s Five Functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover
• The role of managed services in a comprehensive cybersecurity program
• The value of Arctic Wolf’s Concierge Security model in guiding organizations through their security journey

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The Summit will kick off Tuesday, June 18th at 6:00 pm with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner.  Wednesday and Thursday will be filled with thought provoking presentations and discussions with heads of municipal IT departments across the country and our industry partners.  Our off-site dinner Wednesday evening will allow for great networking opportunities.  The Summit will end at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday.

Detailed Program will be posted shortly.  Click here to see sessions to date.

Registration:

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Accommodations:

Click here to book accommodations at discounted rate by May 3rd.

If you have any issue booking accommodations for June 17th or 20th, please email exec.dir@misa.ca

Check-in time is any time after 3:00 p.m.  Check-out time is any time before 11:00 a.m.

Complimentary self serve parking is located at the rear of the hotel off King St. in the numbered spots.

Transportation to/from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport:

Niagara Falls Airport Limousine | Niagara Falls Airport Limo (niagarafallsairportlimoservice.com

Sponsors:

MISA Canada would like to thank all of our event sponsors for their generous support of the 2024 MCES.

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We provide unparalleled access to senior local government decision makers using a balanced format of Speaking opportunities, Exhibit Hall and Networking events. 

Event Website

Exhibitor and Sponsor Contact
Carolyne Taylor, Exhibit and Sponsor Manager
exhibit@misa.bc.ca
250-479-4235

Delegate and Speaker Contact
Linda Hunter, Event Planner
registration@misa.bc.ca
250-888-5868

Sponsorship Director
Kimberly Chan
sponsorship@misa.bc.ca

Membership Director
AlishaThrelfall
membership@misa.bc.ca