SecTor is committed to positively impacting the cybersecurity community and the planet. Below are key sessions, features, partnerships, and resources that highlight SecTor's efforts to deliver a responsible and inclusive event.
To inspire sustainable development in the cybersecurity community, SecTor is featuring Briefings and a Community Program that connect to sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity:
The Career Panel and Career Fair provide an opportunity for those who are looking for professional development or changes to hear from the local hiring community.
We host an annual Student Scholarship program to increase accessibility to our event.
Empowering Diversity in Canadian Cybersecurity: Newcomer Cybersecurity Professionals and Women Meet-Up: This meet-up focuses on actionable strategies to uplift underrepresented groups while addressing the pervasive issues of micro-aggression and unconscious bias.
I Did Not Believe in Burnouts Until I Had One. Now I Wish I Believed in Them Earlier Meet-Up: This meet-up focuses on those who experience mental stress, are neurodiverse and how to develop a better awareness of how to recognize such conditions within employees for those who are in managerial roles.
SecTor 2023 is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Our venue, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, focuses on various sustainability initiatives and programs, including extensive waste management, renewable energy, and reducing traffic and carbon monoxide emissions in the local area for move-in/out for vendors and exhibitors
Moving forward, SecTor will no longer incorporate aisle floor carpet within the design of the Business Hall, to minimize the environmental impact often associated with short-term usage of carpet. In 2023, this change will divert approximately 3,400 square meters of carpet from being sent to the landfill.
We preference digital signage and encourage exhibitors and sponsors to think about sustainability in their procurement choices.
SecTor has developed a Code of Conduct and Sustainability Pledge to hold itself, our attendees, vendors, and contractors accountable to deliver the best event experience possible
Our event is intentionally located in downtown Toronto to encourage commuting and is easily accessible via public transportation.
We select purposeful partnerships with key industry partners and non-profit associations.
Pronoun ribbons will be available at Registration and there is an optional field on our mobile app to display pronouns.
Accessible seating will be available in each of the Keynote and Briefing rooms and is reserved with signage.
The following resources will be available to our attendees: a Wellness Room and open captioning for recorded content.
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), its regulations, and guidelines.