The will run from October 15 to 16, with in-person and virtual options. Please note all times are Eastern.
This conference will provide an opportunity to learn about the most recent and significant developments in Canadian and international technology law, to benefit from an analysis of such developments as provided by leading practitioners and government officials, and to network with leading practitioners.
The conference will be hosted at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, K1N 8S7, OTTAWA, Canada, a historic castle of unmatched splendor in the heart of Canada's capital. Located in the downtown core, poised between ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal locks, Fairmont Château Laurier is Ottawa's grand icon: a soaring historic château playing host to political leaders, film stars, and royalty for over a century.
Conference registrants can take advantage of preferred pricing for your stay. Details are included in the registration confirmation. There are limited rooms available.
CPD Pending.
Conference Co-Chairs:
Julia Johnson, Senior Director, Legal and Privacy, Assent
Julia leads the Assent's global legal and privacy team, a technology company focused on supply chain compliance solutions. She brings extensive experience advising high-growth technology companies on privacy, AI, and complex commercial matters.
Prior to Assent, Julia was Director of Legal and Privacy at Ada, an AI customer service company, where she played a key role in the company’s shift to generative AI after joining full-time in 2022. She first advised Ada as outside counsel in 2017 and guided the company through major enterprise deals and global compliance initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Julia practiced at McCarthy Tétrault and LaBarge Weinstein, advising scaling technology companies on IP, data protection, financings, and M&A. A certified privacy professional (CIPP/C) and trademark agent, she brings deep expertise at the intersection of AI, law, and innovation.
Jennifer Davidson, Partner and Co-Chair, Technology and Privacy Law, Deeth Williams Wall
Jennifer advises clients on all aspects of the digital risk management lifecycle, including incident preparedness, risk assessment, response, ransomware negotiations, emergency management, and regulatory compliance. Jennifer acts as breach counsel for clients in both the public and private sectors, managing security incidents on local, national, and international levels. Her technology practice encompasses a wide range of technology-related transactional matters, including procurement, data protection, S/I/PaaS solutions, IP protection and commercialization, particularly with respect to emerging technologies and machine learning algorithms.
Jennifer is the Chair of the Data Protection Committee at the International Technology Law Association (ITECHLAW), Past President of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH), Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s IP&IT Law Section, and faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School’s Drafting and Negotiation IT Agreements certificate program. She was recently recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as Repeatedly Recommended as a Leading Lawyer for Data Privacy & Cybersecurity / Technology Transactions / Information Technology, Best Lawyers Canada: Ones to Watch in the practice areas of Technology Law, Privacy & Data Security Law, Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law.
Jennifer is a frequent speaker and writer on technology, cybersecurity, privacy and intellectual property law as well as matters pertaining to equality, diversity and inclusion in the legal sector.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING
CONFERENCE PRICING:
CAN-TECH Law IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL CONFERENCE OPTIONS:
Member Conference only:
- CAN-TECH Law Member : $1,695 + tax
- CAN-TECH Law Member (In-house/Gov) : $975 + tax
- Student : $300 + tax
Member Conference and 2027 membership renewal:
- CAN-TECH Law Member (Under 5 Years) : $1,845 + tax
- CAN-TECH Law Member (Over 5 Years) : $1,970 + tax
- CAN-TECH Law Member (In-House/Gov) : $1,150 + tax
- Student Bundle : $330 + tax
Non-member Conference only:
- Non-member : $1,895 + tax
- Non-member (In-house/Gov) : $1,275 + tax
- Student : $300 + tax
Non-member Conference and 2026/2027 membership:
- Non-Member Bundle (Under 5 Years) : $1,845 + tax
- Non-Member Bundle (Over 5 Years) : $1,995 + tax
- Non-member Bundle (In-house/Gov) : $1,175 + tax
- Student Bundle : $330 + tax
Please note:
The Conference recordings (to be made available a few weeks after the conference) will automatically be provided access at no extra cost to all in-person and virtual registrants.
2026 CAN-TECH LAW FALL CONFERENCE DINNER
Join us for a networking dinner event. This dinner is not just about the delightful three-course meal or a complimentary drink tickets; it's an opportunity to network with peers, engage in insightful discussions, relax in a refined space after a day filled with learning and interaction. Plus announce the winner of the CAN-TECH Award of Distinction and Rising Star in Tech Law Award.
Date & Time: October 15, 2026, 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: The Albion Rooms - 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M7
Price: $150 plus HST
Includes:
- Three-course dinner
- One fine wine or drink option
- Networking and socializing with colleagues and thought-leaders
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference? See the above link for details on sponsorship opportunities, or email contact@cantechlaw.ca for more details.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION:
- Details on how to access will be emailed to all registrants well in advance of the proceedings. The details will be emailed to the address entered when registering for the conference. Be sure to check your spam folder! If you are not able to locate the access information by 9 a.m., October 14, please email contact@cantechlaw.ca. It is the responsibility of the registrant to make sure they have the access information.
- It is up to each registrant to ensure they have a strong internet connection prior to the event. Please be sure to test your connection well in advance.
Terms and Conditions
The Canadian Technology Law Association (“CAN-TECH Law”) will share the names and business contact information of registrants of the CAN-TECH Annual Conference (“Registrant Information”) with the following parties:
(1) other registrants for the purposes of professional networking and business opportunities; and
(2) sponsors for the purpose of providing you with marketing materials.
In providing your Registrant Information to us, you acknowledge and agree to share your Registration Information with these parties and understand that they may contact you for the above-referenced purposes. CAN-TECH Law will not sell or share your Registrant Information without your permission in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you do not wish to have your Registrant Information shared, please email contact@cantectlaw.ca.
The CAN-TECH Annual Conference will be video recorded and may be shared with audiences live or post event. In attending the CAN-TECH Annual Conference, you acknowledge and agree that you may be recorded. All recordings may be used by CAN-TECH Law for marketing purposes and sales of archived recordings.
