• Truth or AI? Deepfakes, Deception, and the Fight for What’s Real

    Building NW04, Room 1072 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, BC

    Keynote Speaker: Mary Carmichael, Toronto Metropolitan University Thursday, Oct 2 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am What if the influencer you admire most wasn’t real? Thanks to AI, that’s not the future, it’s today’s reality. From deepfakes and voice clones to AI-written articles and synthetic personas, misinformation is spreading faster than ever and blurring the […]

  • Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency: From the Dark Web to Real-World Impact

    Building NW04, Room 1072 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, BC

    Keynote Speaker: Sergeant Warren Krahenbil, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Thursday, Oct 2 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Cybercrime is no longer confined to the shadowy corners of the internet, it’s a rapidly growing threat with serious real-world consequences. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at how cybercriminals are leveraging the dark web […]

  • Navigating the Digital Age: How AI is Reshaping Digital Transformation

    Building SE02, TownSquare D 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Presenter: Dr. Maryam Raiyat Aliabadi Faculty, BCIT School of Computing and Academic Studies, and UBC Computer Science Tuesday, Oct 7 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am In this session, discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we detect, prevent, and respond to digital threats. From smart algorithms that spot attacks in real time to AI-driven […]

  • Privacy in the AI driven world: Why It Matters

    Presenter: Deidre Brocklehurst  Thursday, Oct 23 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we live, work, and interact. Join us for an engaging and accessible session that explores how BCIT is responding to the challenges and opportunities of privacy in the age of AI. Whether you're a student, staff member, or […]

  • Watch. Learn. Stay Secure; Hackers (1995) & Popcorn

    Building SE02, TownSquare D 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Presented By: CIO & CISO Office Thursday, Oct 30 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Explore the cult classic Hackers (1995)—a film that dives into digital deception, human resilience, and the early days of cyber culture. Whether you're revisiting this iconic movie or watching it for the first time, Hackers offers a fun and thought-provoking glimpse into the evolving world […]