Speaking
Where to catch Darren next.
Keynotes, panels, and workshops on cybersecurity, AI governance, and board-level risk oversight.
Upcoming
1 October 2026
Sydney, NS
Built to Trust — Cape Breton Pre-Release Event
IGNITE Atlantic
- Talk
A special pre-release event with the Cape Breton business and innovation community ahead of the launch of Built to Trust, on how cybersecurity, privacy and AI governance can become practical business growth enablers, plus lessons from using AI-assisted development to build and move faster without losing control of risk. Includes a live talk, audience Q&A and informal networking. Event details and registration coming soon.
6 October 2026
San Salvador, El Salvador
Semana de la Sostenibilidad y RSE 2026
IA Responsable: Redefiniendo el Futuro Sostenible de los Negocios
FUNDEMAS
- Talk
A session at FUNDEMAS' Semana de la Sostenibilidad y RSE 2026 on how organizations can adopt and govern artificial intelligence responsibly while capturing its business value, managing emerging risks and building organizations that are more resilient, competitive and sustainable. Semana de la Sostenibilidad y RSE brings together business leaders, companies and partners to explore emerging trends, manage risk and turn sustainability challenges into practical action.
Past engagements
29 September 2026
AI Together · The Foundry, Charlottetown, PE
Guest Presentation
28 September 2026
Turning Cybersecurity, Privacy and AI Governance into a Business Advantage · Volta, Halifax, NS
17 September 2026
ISC2 Secure Canada 2026 · Delta Hotels Toronto, Toronto, ON
AI and Your Cyber Career: Reclaiming the Advantage as Job Roles and Hiring Practices Evolve
17 September 2026
ISC2 Secure Canada 2026 · Delta Hotels Toronto, Toronto, ON
Third-Party Risk in the Age of AI: Why Traditional Assurance Models Are Failing
10 September 2026
CBDC Atlantic Annual General Meeting · Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, NL
Governing the AI Beast: A Guide to Risk, Opportunity & Oversight
9 September 2026
Built to Trust: Building a Company Customers Depend On · COIC, St. John's, NL