2018 G7 Summit – ISOC side-event – Innovation, Security and the IoT

As a side event to the 2018 G7 Summit, the Internet Society organized Innovation, security, and the Internet of Things – a breakfast panel in Ottawa, Canada on 6 June 2018. Moderated by David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News, the event featured commentary from leading organizations in the Internet of Things security space, including the Online Trust Alliance, Canadian Internet Registration Authority, Internet Society, and others.

Panelists:

  • Jeff Wilbur, Director, Online Trust Alliance
  • Katie Watson, Policy Advisor, Internet Society
  • Jacques Latour, Chief Technology Officer, Canadian Internet Registration Authority
  • Mike Hoye, Engineering Community Manager, Mozilla

Moderator: David Akin, Global News Canada

Listen to Mark Buell, North American Bureau Director, explain why a secure and open Internet is important, what we expect from G7 leaders, and what to expect from the expert panel discussion on the topic (audio, 6 minutes)

Date and Time

Wednesday 06 June 2018

Location

Alt Hotel Ottawa

185 Slater St, Ottawa

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