Carlos is a partner with EY Canada. Specialized in cybersecurity and privacy, Carlos started his career when he joined EY in Mexico City in 1996. He moved to Canada in 2012 and is now based in Toronto. In addition to helping EY Shape the Future with Confidence, Carlos is an instructor for the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, where he teaches cybersecurity risk management. He volunteers for different organizations including ALPFA, (ISC)2, ISACA, and the IAPP. He enjoys riding his bike in summer and plays drums with a couple of rock bands in the GTA, including the EY Canada rock band, The Shapers.

Raphael Adeyemo is a technology risk and cybersecurity leader focused on helping organizations make clear, confident decisions in complex environments. He is a Senior Manager, Technology and Cyber Risk at Manulife, where he leads second-line oversight across cyber, data, and AI. His work centers on regulatory assurance, enterprise risk analytics, and executive reporting -translating complex risk signals into insight that drives decision-making at the highest levels. Raphael is also the host of Pathfinder Conversations, a podcast that explores real career journeys and leadership perspectives across technology, cybersecurity, and risk. The podcast is built to provide practical clarity - helping professionals move beyond theory and navigate their careers with intention. He previously served as President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the ISC2 Toronto Chapter, where he led a full organizational turnaround - establishing governance, transforming the chapter into a structured, growth-oriented organization, scaling membership by ~300%, and building a sustainable operating and revenue model that strengthened its national footprint. A Fellow of the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets at Cornell University, Raphael is particularly interested in how emerging economies navigate structural constraints while scaling innovation. His work explores how these markets build resilience, adopt technology under pressure, and develop models that often leapfrog traditional systems. Alongside his industry work, he contributes to talent development as an Adjunct Professor at Conestoga College and as a Program Advisory Council member at Northeastern University (Toronto). He also serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. Raphael holds a dual MBA from Cornell University and Queen’s University, along with a Certificate in Digital Leadership from Cornell. He maintains professional certifications including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, SSCP, and ITIL 4 Foundation. Raphael is the convener of the Toronto Tech Summit.

Serena Chan is Director of Strategic Delivery at Vancity, where she drives digital transformation and AI initiatives. Prior to Vancity, she held several Executive Partner roles at PwC Consulting, BearingPoint, IBM Consulting, Capco, and RAVL, spending much of her career leading AI initiatives and large-scale, complex technology programs for major financial institutions. Serena is recognized as one of Canada's Top 50 Women in FinTech and is a recipient of the Best of IBM award. She is an active voice on generative AI, data privacy, and enterprise technology, and gives back through mentorship and volunteering, including with the LEADS program at the University of Toronto and serves as a Board of Director at the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS) in Toronto.

Mandip Singh is a Cybersecurity leader with extensive experience across Governance, Risk, Compliance, and third-party security risk management. Credited with industry certifications like CISSP, CISA and CRISC, Mandip brings a strong business-focused approach to managing technology risk and strengthening security programs. His interests include the evolving security and governance challenges presented by Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on building secure, resilient, and responsible AI adoption within organizations.

Jide Adeoye is a Business Intelligence & Data leader, author, speaker, community advocate, and award-winning Gospel recording artist whose work spans data and analytics, leadership, workplace inclusion, and music. Professionally, Jide serves as Director of Business Intelligence at goeasy Ltd., where he has helped advance the organization’s data and analytics capabilities. His work focuses on building a strong data-driven culture through data governance, standardized KPIs, business intelligence, data democratization, and emerging AI capabilities. He is passionate about creating trusted data ecosystems that enable executives, analysts, and frontline teams to make faster, better-informed decisions. Beyond his work in data and technology, Jide is passionate about leadership, representation, career development, sponsorship, and creating opportunities for Black professionals. He has played a leadership role as the Chair of the Afro-Canadian Development and Empowerment (ADE) employee resource group at goeasy, helping advance conversations and initiatives focused on representation, professional development, sponsorship, and meaningful organizational change. Jide is the co-author, alongside David Cooper, of Leading Change from the Inside: The Power of Black Employee Resource Groups in Canadian Workplaces. Released in 2026, the book explores how Black professionals, executive sponsors, allies, and organizations can leverage Employee Resource Groups as catalysts for meaningful and sustainable workplace change. As a speaker and thought leader, Jide contributes to conversations around Business Intelligence, Data & AI, data governance, leadership, organizational transformation, and equity. His industry appearances include discussions on scaling analytics, data lineage, KPI standardization, trusted data, AI enablement, and using data to improve strategic decision-making. Outside the corporate world, Jide is an award-winning Gospel recording artist, worship leader, and music minister. Through his music, he has developed a ministry centred on worship, faith, and inspiring people through the message of the Gospel. Jide has won multiple awards for his album and singles, reflecting the impact and recognition his music has received within the Gospel music community. His ministry has also provided opportunities to perform and minister at various events and alongside other recognized Gospel and Christian artists. Jide holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Toronto. At the centre of Jide's journey is a commitment to using leadership, data, faith, music, and influence to create meaningful impact within organizations, communities, and the lives of people around him. On a personal note, Jide is married to his wife, Ovalyn, and they are blessed with three children: Dara, Ibukun, and Tomi.

Faiza Aziz is a progressive and trusted cybersecurity and risk leader based in Toronto with extensive experience safeguarding complex operational environments within Canada's highly regulated financial sector. Specializing in IT risk governance, advanced threat mitigation, and framework assessments, she has a proven track record of seamlessly aligning technical defense strategies with overarching business objectives. Beyond her corporate achievements, Faiza is a deeply invested pillar of the Canadian tech ecosystem. She actively shapes regional industry standards, community outreach, and professional development pipelines such as the Director of Communications for the ISC2 Toronto Chapter Board of Directors, Advisory Board ElCanHack amongst others. Recognized for her technical foresight and championing of workforce diversity, she frequently shares her insights as a speaker and presenter at prominent national platforms like the siberX Cyber Security Summit etc. As an Advisory Board member, she brings a robust combination of enterprise-grade security experience, visionary strategic planning, and a people-first leadership philosophy.

Jon Rohrich is a cybersecurity executive with nearly fifteen years across consulting, solution architecture, and technical sales. As Practice and Solution Lead for Cybersecurity at Avanade, he leads a team of security professionals delivering enterprise security programs for clients in financial services, healthcare, public sector, and energy. Before Avanade, he spent five years at Microsoft as a Senior Security and Compliance Technical Specialist, advising C-suite stakeholders on Microsoft's security portfolio. He holds the CISSP and CCSP. A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Jon serves as President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the ISC2 Toronto Chapter, one of Canada's largest cybersecurity communities with over 700 active members. He speaks regularly at events including ISC2 SECURE Canada, Cyber Tech & Risk, GoSec, and BSides.