The Future of Enterprise Technology in Vancouver

Join industry leaders and practitioners for a panel discussion exploring how enterprise technology is evolving across the region.

Topics will include:

• Enterprise infrastructure and IT operations
• Cybersecurity and operational resilience
• Cloud platforms and hybrid environments
• Artificial intelligence, automation, and Copilot
• Workforce development and future technology skills
• The capabilities organizations are seeking for the future

This session will provide insights into emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Vancouver's enterprise technology landscape.

Moderator

Ali Alame
CTO of CyberArmor

Specializing in pre-breach identity threat intelligence through active monitoring of criminal infrastructure. He also serves as an SME Intune Consultant, IT Instructor at Vancouver Community College, and Technical Program Director at VanTUG.

Ali bridges deep technical practice with enterprise security leadership, helping organizations detect credential exposure before it becomes a breach.

Confirmed Panelists

Travis Pollitt
Manager, Technology Operations Center, ICBC

Travis Pollitt is a strategic, people-first leader with a passion for building high-performing teams through emotional intelligence (EQ), employee engagement, and inclusive workplace culture. I believe that as workforce expectations continue to evolve, organizations must create environments that foster psychological safety, professional growth, autonomy, and innovation. With extensive experience in technology operations and service management, I specialize in designing scalable, repeatable processes that drive operational excellence and deliver measurable business value. I am committed to helping organizations strengthen both their people and their processes, enabling teams to thrive while achieving sustainable results in an increasingly complex and fast-paced technology landscape.

Momchil Karov, MSc, CISSP
Director of Information Security, Vancouver Community College

Momchil Karov, MSc, CISSP, is an accomplished cybersecurity leader and educator with more than 25 years of experience across Canada, the United States, and the European Union. He currently serves as Director of Information Security at Vancouver Community College, where he leads cybersecurity strategy and supports the development of practical, industry-aligned cybersecurity education. His experience includes security architecture leadership at Best Buy Canada and teaching as an adjunct professor at NYIT.

Fred Rego
Technology Executive | CIO, CTO | Director of Information Management & Technology, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Fred Rego is a technology executive with experience leading enterprise technology strategy, software development, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, AI innovation, and digital transformation. He currently serves as Director of Information Management & Technology at Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, where he leads technology operations and transformation initiatives supporting mission-critical research platforms, healthcare registries, and digital services. His background includes scaling engineering teams, advising technology ventures, and leading innovation across healthcare, aerospace, education, and digital platforms.

Raghav Bubna
Senior Manager, Data, Privacy & AI, Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Services, KPMG Canada
IAPP Vancouver Chapter Chair

Raghav leads the Data Privacy & Trusted AI Risk service offerings as part of KPMG Canada’s Cybersecurity team in Vancouver. He specializes in privacy and security strategy operationalization, data protection, and regulatory compliance across Canada, the EU, and the United States. Raghav supports digital transformation initiatives for global organizations, helping them build resilient, trusted, and compliant data practices.

Ravina Binning
Snr. Account Executive – Cloud & Digital Transformation (Cross-Sector), TEKsystems.

Ravina has been in the resourcing solutions space for over 11 years. She has built and scaled multiple offerings spanning each of the major brands under the Allegis Group umbrella (her focus spanning manufacturing, construction, product development and technology).

Now at TEKsystems, she helps companies accelerate and execute digital transformation projects.

In-Kind Community Sponsor

VanTUG gratefully recognizes CyberArmor as an In-Kind Community Sponsor for this event.

CyberArmor’s support helps provide attendee refreshments and event materials.

This event remains a VanTUG-led, vendor-neutral, practitioner-focused community discussion on the future of enterprise technology in Vancouver.