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Security BSides Saskatoon
BSides Saskatoon 2026
A grassroots, community-driven information security conference for security professionals, students, hackers, nerds, and the cyber-curious.
September 28, 2026
Saskatoon, SK
$ whoami
infosec community
$ ./bsidesyxe --date
2026-09-28
$ ./call-for-papers --status
closed
$ ./tickets --status
availableCommunity-firstIndependent security talks
LocalBuilt in Saskatoon
Open CFPNew and veteran speakers welcome
Tickets liveAvailable through Eventbrite
About
What is BSidesYXE?
Security BSides is a global grassroots movement of community-driven conferences showcasing information security research, practical lessons, and new ideas outside the mainstream conference circuit.
BSides Saskatoon exists to grow the local infosec community in Saskatoon. It is a place for professionals, students, hackers, builders, defenders, breakers, and curious newcomers to connect and share knowledge in an open, collaborative environment.
Students
Find a welcoming first step into the security community.
Hackers
Bring your curiosity, research, and technical creativity.
Nerds
Come for the talks, hallway track, and community energy.
Speakers
Who’s speaking?
We're just finalizing our speaker lineup. Announcement soon!
Dorina Hazmo
Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, where he focuses on cybercrime research, threat detection, and security operations within the Microsoft Defender XDR ecosystem. With more than 15 years of experience spanning technology, cybersecurity, education, and financial services, Ryan has built a reputation for translating complex security challenges into practical, actionable insights.
Chris Roberts
Geek, Hacker, large hairy thing, recovering CISO
Marcus Jungbauer
Marcus Jungbauer is a cyber strategy and transformation advisor at Mandiant, and long-time hacker. Born, raised, and based in Winnipeg, Marcus has spent 25+ years in the infosec world spanning defensive, offensive, and strategic roles.
When he's not redesigning cyber programs or running crisis exercises, you'll find him experimenting in the kitchen, locked behind a command prompt, or trying to keep up with his two little boys.
Fatima Nezadian
Fatima Nezhadian is a cybersecurity professional who began her journey in the field through a master's degree in cybersecurity and has continued building her experience across the industry. She is passionate about sharing practical insights and making cybersecurity conversations more approachable.
Fatima has previously presented at BSides Saskatoon and hosted a panel on women in security. Through her speaking and community involvement, she hopes to encourage more knowledge-sharing, transparency, and confidence within the security field.
Patrick Kelley
Patrick Kelley is a CISO and executive security advisor with nearly 30 years in information security, critical infrastructure, and network forensics. Founder of Critical Path Security and Leargas Security - both built and led through acquisition - he speaks across the U.S. and Canada on OT/ICS security, AI-assisted detection, and burnout in cybersecurity.
Call for papers
The call for papers is now closed. Watch this space for announcment of speakers.
Tickets
Join us on September 28.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
Sponsors
Support the Saskatoon security community.
Want to sponsor BSides Saskatoon 2026? Reach out and help make the conference possible.
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Connect your organization with Saskatchewan’s information security community.
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Parking
There is ample free parking on site for the event.