CyberCon 2025: Where Intelligence, Innovation, and Impact Collide
Join us for CyberCon 2025, hosted by the British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police, taking place November 3rd to 5th, 2025, at the stunning Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
As a premier event in Canadian public safety, CyberCon 2025 offers a rare opportunity to engage in advanced training and high-impact discussions on the ever-evolving cybercrime landscape.
This year’s program features insights from top experts at Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and leading voices in Open Source Intelligence. Attendees will experience a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, interactive panels, and real-world case studies—all focused on equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of today’s most complex digital threats.
In addition to expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical skills through hands-on training modules designed to tackle real-life scenarios, including ransomware investigations, online fraud detection, and digital evidence gathering.
CyberCon 2025 is your chance to deepen your expertise, collaborate with thought leaders, and be part of shaping the next chapter in cybercrime prevention and response.
Start: Monday, November 3rd, 2025 – 08:00
End: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 – 12:00
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC
Fee: $1,200 plus GST
Tickets include two buffet lunches, three buffet breakfasts and coffee breaks.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
To book your stay for the conference, please use the GroupMax Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/BCASSC1125
Guests may also call the Fairmont’s Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414 to make reservations and identify themselves as being part of the Cyber Conference, or BCASSC1125 in order to receive the group rates.
Ben Hitchcock
J-CAT member / Vice-Chair J-CAT
National Cybercrime Coordination Centre
Ben Hitchcock is a Senior Investigator with over 27 years in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Starting his service in patrol/investigations in Richmond, BC and Pond Inlet, Nunavut. From there he moved to Digital Forensics serving in the Integrated Technological Crime Unit (BC) for 14 years. Ben provided digital forensic support for many crime types including Child Sexual Exploitation, Homicides, Federal and National Security Operations. The last position Ben held was the NCO i/c of National Security/Federal Operations and Cybercrime Investigations, which provided both technical and investigational experience.
Ben’s current assignment is with Canada’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and he is Canada’s Cybercrime Liaison Officer to the Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce (J-CAT) at Europol, The Hague, Netherlands.
Ben holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigations. He was instrumental in the creation of the Digital Field Triage Program within Canada, and authored a paper on this initiative that was published for the Digital Forensics Research Workshop (Europe).
To follow the ethos of J-CAT, Ben believes that “No one Country can fight Cybercrime alone”.
Cybercrime knows no boundaries, only by working together across all sectors, both domestically and internationally, will we be able to bring those responsible to justice.
Shannon Parker, B.A., B.ED.
Director/National Incident Response Team
Deloitte, Inc.
A proven leader and visionary on the international cybersecurity and cybercrime stage, who is passionate about getting the right people around the table and finding solutions to complex
business problems and issues relating to STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics).
Shannon is recognized by CATA Alliance, Shared Services Canada and Invest Ottawa as one of
the top 20 STEM leaders in Canada, AND recently by The Female Quotient and Deloitte as 1 of 25 Leaders in Cybersecurity Globally: Canadian Women leading the way!
Sophia Kwong
Open Source Intelligence Analyst Supervisor
RCMP
Sophia began her career in law enforcement in 2006 as a student Border Services Officer with Canada Border Services Agency. In 2009, Sophia completed degrees in Criminology, Anthropology, and Archaeology and began working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Sophia has worked as an Open Source Intelligence Analyst with Federal Policing Pacific Region Drugs and Organized Crime, since 2018, where she uses open source information to provide investigators with possible new avenues of investigation on files related to drugs and transnational organized crime.
Kailey Skemp
Open Source Analyst
Organized Crime Agency of BC
Kailey began her career in law enforcement with the Organized Crime Agency of BC with Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit-BC (CFSEU-BC) in 2018, and completed a degree in Criminology in 2021. Kailey has worked with the CFSEU-BC Open Source Section as an Open Source Analyst since 2023, where she provides open source intelligence information on individuals associated to the BC Gang Conflict and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs to law enforcement agencies across Canada, and internationally.
Kailey has previously worked with the Crime Guns Intelligence and Investigation Group as an Open Source Analyst, and the Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team, the Anti-Trafficking Task Force, and the Covert Asset Support Team, as an Investigative Assistant. Kailey has delivered presentations to various local investigational units and international police forces on how to be aware of online safety, and youth and gang social trends.
Sponsorship Opportunity: Put Your Cybersecurity Solutions in the Spotlight
The BCACP’s conferences have become a cornerstone for bringing together policing leaders, government officials, and key partners across sectors. CyberCon 2025 builds on that legacy, offering an unparalleled platform for advanced training, strategic networking, and critical conversations on cybercrime.
Stand at the forefront of cyber defense—sponsor CyberCon 2025 and connect with those shaping the future of digital safety.
Sponsorship and Engagement Opportunities Include:
Thought Leadership: Join as a speaker or panelist to position your organization at the forefront of cybersecurity and public safety.
Premier Branding Exposure: Reach over 400+ attendees across both CyberCon 2025 and the adjoining BCACP Leadership Conference.
Exhibition Booth: Showcase your cutting-edge solutions in a high-visibility, high-traffic space.
Strategic Networking: Connect directly with senior law enforcement leaders, decision-makers, government officials, and cybercrime professionals.
Exclusive Session Access: Gain insights through curated programming on emerging threats, law enforcement priorities, and industry innovations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out at one of Canada’s most influential cybersecurity events.
To learn more about the CyberCon 2025 event or sponsorship, please reach out to Leanne MacLeod, leanne.macleod@bcacp.ca.