BLACKBERRY SUMMIT 2023

October 17, 2023 | Conrad New York Downtown

Summit Agenda

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Badge Pick-up

Your BlackBerry Summit experience starts here. Pick-up your badge and connect with peers, experts, and our partner ecosystem ahead of an action-packed day.

MORNING PLENARY

Innovation Unveiled

Hear firsthand who BlackBerry® is today and our strategy for the future. And be in the room as we unveil our latest innovations that will help you revolutionize your digital transformation.

Thought Leadership

Thought leaders from around the world will reveal the macro trends that will shape the future of digitalization throughout the morning Keynotes, Fireside Chats and Panels.

NETWORKING BREAK

Socialize, network, and refuel at the coffee bar after the morning plenary’s excitement.

MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Enterprise Grade AI is Here

The business value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is clear, the security implications for organizations are not. This session will provide you with a guide to enterprise grade AI and Generative AI, from the pioneer of AI cybersecurity. 

The Rise of Spying on Mobile

Phone calls are increasingly susceptible to interception, with Board members, C-suite and Government officials the top targets. Safeguard your privacy with our anti-eavesdropping technology that protects your voice calls and text messages.

The Godfather of UEM

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software has become essential to every organization, to enable secure access to work data from devices. Find out from the pioneer of UEM – BlackBerry – how UEM can deliver security and user experience without compromise and discover new UEM use cases.

Unlock Business Value in Smart Cities

A ‘smart city’ is one that’s capable of harnessing the power of today’s most innovative technologies. Discover BlackBerry IVY®, an edge-to-cloud software platform that is revolutionizing big data and creating new value for businesses and consumers. 

Protect CISO’s from Burnout

CISOs say stress and burnout are their top risks today. Protect them and your organization with managed detection and response (MDR) services that complement your security team and optimize your security posture 24x7x365. 

The Messaging App Employees AND Regulators Want

Instant Messaging (IM) enhances business productivity and elevates the employee experience. The right IM tool can also de-risk the business continuity dangers of vendor consolidation. Discover the IM solution that excites IT teams, employees, and regulators.

Zero Trust Beyond the Buzzword

‘Zero Trust’ is the buzzword that has excited 1000’s of marketing teams around the world. Uncover the legitimate zero trust security architecture that can help elevate your approach to identity authentication and perimeterless network security.

Quantum Security by BlackBerry

Quantum computing holds tremendous promise for the digital economy, particularly when combined with AI. Bad actors are eyeing equal ‘promise’ for their intentions. This session will present BlackBerry quantum security software and outline what you can do to prepare for the quantum era.

Know Your Cyber Enemy

The art of cyberwar requires a deep understanding of the adversary. As Sun Tzu says, “Know yourself, know your enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” This session will give you the tools to unmask your cyber enemy.

Coordinate, Communicate, Operate, During Critical Events

During planned and unplanned events, critical event management (CEM) software is a must-have for business continuity. The right CEM solution ensures the coordinated and reliable flow of timely and actionable information, for a unified and effective response.

Introducing Trust in IoT Embedded Systems

Trust is the building block for creating an enterprise-grade IoT ecosystem. This session will showcase how BlackBerry QNX empowers your developers to create embedded systems that combine security, scale, privacy, and performance.

The Convergence of IT, OT, & IOT

For the digital world to realize its potential as an interconnected ecosystem, the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT is critical. Explore how convergence will transform your organization and why McKinsey says BlackBerry is one of the few companies that can converge IT cybersecurity with IoT platforms. 

LUNCH & LEARN

Take time to enjoy lunch and browse the Partner Showcase to discover solutions from across our partner ecosystem. There’s more — visit the BlackBerry Experience Center to experience our innovative technologies in action and to consult with our experts on your IT, Cybersecurity and IoT needs.

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Enterprise Grade AI is Here

The business value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is clear, the security implications for organizations are not. This session will provide you with a guide to enterprise grade AI and Generative AI, from the pioneer of AI cybersecurity. 

The Rise of Spying on Mobile

Phone calls are increasingly susceptible to interception, with Board members, Csuite and Government officials the top targets. Safeguard your privacy with our anti-eavesdropping technology that protects your voice calls and text messages.

The Godfather of UEM

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software has become essential to every organization, to enable secure access to work data from devices. Find out from the pioneer of UEM – BlackBerry – how UEM can deliver security and user experience without compromise and discover new UEM use cases.

Redefining Sustainability for the CIO and CISO

‘Sustainability’ is commonly tied to climate change, but we need to think more broadly. As technology becomes the world’s ‘nervous system,’ sustainability must evolve to encompass data security, use privacy, and reliable connectivity, putting CIOs and CISOs at the core. 

Protect CISO’s from Burnout

CISOs say stress and burnout are their top risks today. Protect them and your organization with managed detection and response (MDR) services that complement your security team and optimize your security posture 24x7x365. 

The Messaging App Employees AND Regulators Want

Instant Messaging (IM) enhances business productivity and elevates the employee experience. The right IM tool can also de-risk the business continuity dangers of vendor consolidation. Discover the IM solution that excites IT teams, employees, and regulators. 

Zero Trust Beyond the Buzzword

‘Zero Trust’ is the buzzword that has excited 1000’s of marketing teams around the world. Uncover the legitimate zero trust security architecture that can help elevate your approach to identity authentication and perimeterless network security.

Quantum Security by BlackBerry

Quantum computing holds tremendous promise for the digital economy, particularly when combined with AI. Bad actors are eyeing equal ‘promise’ for their intentions. This session will present BlackBerry quantum security software and outline what you can do to prepare for the quantum era.

Know Your Cyber Enemy

The art of cyberwar requires a deep understanding of the adversary. As Sun Tzu says, “Know yourself, know your enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” This session will give you the tools to unmask your cyber enemy.

Coordinate, Communicate, Operate, During Critical Events

During planned and unplanned events, critical event management (CEM) software is a must-have for business continuity. The right CEM solution ensures the coordinated and reliable flow of timely and actionable information, for a unified and effective response.

Introducing Trust in IoT Embedded Systems

Trust is the building block for creating an enterprise-grade IoT ecosystem. This session will showcase how BlackBerry QNX empowers your developers to create embedded systems that combine security, scale, privacy, and performance.

The Convergence of IT, OT, & IOT

For the digital world to realize its potential as an interconnected ecosystem, the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT is critical. Explore how convergence will transform your organization and why McKinsey says BlackBerry is one of the few companies that can converge IT cybersecurity with IoT platforms.

NETWORKING BREAK

Recharge, refuel, and continue your networking experience.

AFTERNOON PLENARY

Thought Leadership

Continue to be wowed by the line-up of high-profile keynotes and panelists at the afternoon plenary, who will reveal more of the macro trends that will shape the future of digitalization.

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Unwind while enjoying delicious food and cocktails, curated music, and lively conversations, as our thank you for being part of the BlackBerry community.