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• 2025 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference: Grounded and Global: Empowering Canadian Tech Lawyers in a Shifting Legal Landscape

  • Start
    23 Oct 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    24 Oct 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Ontario Bar Association - 20 Toronto St. Second Floor, Toronto ON

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  The 2025 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference: Grounded and Global: Empowering Canadian Tech Lawyers in a Shifting Legal Landscape will run from October 23 to 24, with in-person and virtual options. Please note all times are Eastern.

  CPD Pending:

  Conference Co-Chairs:

  Lisa Danay Wallace, WeirFoulds LLP

  Lisa Danay Wallace is a Partner in the Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group. She helps clients navigate the legal and commercial challenges of deploying emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. She advises on AI product development, risk allocation, governance frameworks, use of third-party data, and responsible deployment. She also supports businesses integrating AI tools - balancing innovation with regulatory, contractual, and ethical considerations.

  Aarani Stoneham, Modiface (L'Oreal Group Company)

  

  Aarani is General Counsel at ModiFace, Inc., the first technology company acquired by the L’Oréal Group company. At the helm of ModiFace’s legal affairs, Aarani takes a strategic approach in negotiating with global clients for the use of ModiFace’s patented Virtual Try On (VTO) technology for makeup, hair and nails, skin analysis and other tech products/services. She advises on matters ranging from privacy and competition to machine learning, and bias and ethics in artificial intelligence. 

  CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING

  CONFERENCE PRICING:

  CAN-TECH Law IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL CONFERENCE OPTIONS:

  Member Conference only:

  • CAN-TECH Law Member Early Bird : $1,495 + tax
  • CAN-TECH Law Member Early Bird (In-house/Gov) : $775 + tax
  • Student : $300 + tax

  Member Conference and 2026 membership renewal:

  • CAN-TECH Law Member Early Bird Bundle (Under 5 Years) : $1,645 + tax
  • CAN-TECH Law Member Early Bird Bundle (Over 5 Years) : $1,770 + tax
  • CAN-TECH Law Member Early Bird Bundle (In-House/Gov) : $950 + tax
  • Student Bundle : $330 + tax

  Non-member Conference only:

  • Non-member Early Bird : $1,695 + tax
  • Non-member Early Bird (In-house/Gov) : $975 + tax
  • Student : $300 + tax

  Non-member Conference and 2025/2026 membership:

  • Non-Member Early Bird Bundle (Under 5 Years) : $1,645 + tax
  • Non-Member Early Bird Bundle (Over 5 Years) : $1,795 + tax
  • Non-member Early Bird Bundle (In-house/Gov) : $975 + 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.

  EARLY BIRD PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL END OF DAY SEPTEMBER 22

  

  Thank you to our Sponsors!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  2025 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 23, 2025, 7 to 10 p.m.

  Location: Archeo - 31 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 

  Price: $150 plus HST

  Includes:
  

  • Three-course dinner
  • One fine wine or drink option
  • Networking and socializing with colleagues and thought-leaders 

  

  Where to stay?

  Take advantage of the Ontario Bar Association preferred rates 2025 with the following hotels near the OBA Conference Centre.

  Cambridge Suites Toronto - Please contact the hotel directly to get the OBA preferred rates 416-368-1990 or 1-800-463-1990

  King Edward Hotel - Please contact the hotel directly to get the OBA preferred rates 416-863-9700 or 888-444-6664

  One King West Hotel & Residence

  

  SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.

  Interested in sponsoring the 2025 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 22, 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.

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• CAN-TECH Law 2025 Annual Networking Dinner

  • When
    23 Oct 2025
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    31 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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  2025 CAN-TECH Law Annual Networking Dinner

  Join us for a networking dinner event, where we will award the winners of The CAN-TECH Award of Distinction and The CAN-TECH Rising Star in Tech Law Award.

  This dinner is not just about the delightful three-course meal or a complimentary drink ticket; 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. 

  October 23, 2025, 7 to 10 p.m.

  Archeo - 31 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 

  Price: $150 plus HST

  Includes:

  • Three-course dinner
  • One fine wine or drink option
  • Networking and socializing with colleagues

  To book a table or group rates or further details, please contact us at contact@cantechlaw.ca.

  

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• RECORDING: CAN-TECH 2025 Spring Conference: Navigating Legal Uncertainty in your Technology Practice

  • Start
    27 Oct 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    13 May 2026
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    5:00 PM

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  CAN-TECH 2025 Spring Conference: Navigating Legal Uncertainty in your Technology Practice

  The 2025 CAN-TECH Spring Conference, like previous years, was a huge success as it focused on discussing practical tips and tricks for junior to mid level technology lawyers to apply in their practices. The event was held from coast-to-coast – starting in Vancouver and ending in Halifax – with five offices (Vancouver, Regina, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax) each hosting one live panel and participating in the other panels via Zoom.

  The half-day, pan-Canadian program, with hybrid in-person and webcast sessions, showed panels across five satellite locations discussing a range of topics, including potential risks in drafting technology contracts, tends in litigation and how to navigate AI disruptions to your business. Based on the expertise the panelists shared, and the accompanying materials, mission accomplished.

  

  
  

  This program contains 1  Professionalism Hour.

  
  

  Spring Conference Co-chairs:

  • John Philip Koopmann, Government of Canada
  • Natalie LaMarche, Legal Counsel, Sustainability & Accessibility, BMO

  Vancouver 
  

  Hosted by McCarthy Tétrault LLP 

  Future Proofing Your Contracts (Part 1): 

  In today's dynamic global landscape, where businesses face challenges ranging from the ongoing adjustment to the COVID-19 pandemic to the complexities of geopolitical shifts, companies are proactively exploring innovative strategies to reduce risks in their contractual agreements. This panel addresses some key features necessary to strengthen contracts in the face of uncertainties, with an emphasis on the importance of clauses for describing the contractual fee structure (including adjusting prices), force majeure conditions, and options for contract termination or exit. Attendees leave this panel with a deeper understanding of how to draft and negotiate contract provisions that can withstand unexpected events and economic changes.

  Moderator:

  Dorian Morrison, Associate, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

  Featuring:

  • Kelsey Franks, Associate, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Shane O'Donohoe, Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Relay
  • Ravi Patel, Barrister & Solicitor

  Regina

  Hosted by MLT Aikins LLP

  Future Proofing Your Contracts (Part 2): 

  This panel builds off the themes from Part 1 by delving into additional contract considerations. This features a discussion on the “emoji case” from the litigator that represented the plaintiff, with a focus on how technology can and will continue to evolve the very basics of contracting. The panel also explores contract considerations for the use of AI tools, from both a vendor and customer perspective, and explores what is presently considered “market” when it comes to these types of provisions given the lack of certainty about who should be accepting the majority of the risk associated with the use of AI.

  Moderator:

  • Jeremy Barber, Associate, MLT Aikins LLP

  Featuring:

  • Matt Barnes, Associate, MLT Aikins LLP
  • Michael Marschal, Associate, MLT Aikins LLP
  • Annie Quangtakoune, Associate, McKercher LLP Barristers & Solicitors

  Toronto
  

  Hosted by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

  Navigating the Frontier: Key Trends in Technology Law and Litigation: 

  In the dynamic world of technology law, the stakes are as high in the courtroom as they are at the negotiation table. As tech lawyers navigate this ever-evolving landscape, staying up to date is crucial. Fortunately, CAN-TECH is here to be your guiding light! Join our panel of experts for a captivating overview of the latest trends in technology disputes, including key rulings in cutting-edge areas like intellectual property rights in Generative AI, e-commerce advancements, online contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach class actions. Also, discover how technology is revolutionizing the legal field, enhancing legal research, case preparation, electronic discovery, litigation tracking, and the advent of virtual courtrooms.

  Moderator:

  Anagha Nandakumaran, Associate, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

  Featuring:

  • Berkley Sells, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
  • Brent Arnold, Litigator and Data Breach Coach/Counsel, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
  • Veronica Tsou, Partner, TAP Law

  Montreal
  

  Hosted by Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP

  When AI Goes Wrong: Legal Strategies for Navigating Business Disruptions: 

  How Do Businesses Avoid AI-Related Incidents? What Happens When AI Tools Are Misconfigured? What About AI Risks from Vendors and Third Parties? AI and Cybersecurity Threats: How Can Lawyers Help? Artificial Intelligence is a driver of business growth and a source of unpredictable disruptions. Whether through internal malfunctions or mistakes, vendor failures, or external cybercrime, AI-driven incidents can lead to regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage, and financial loss. In response to this, lawyers should be equipped to navigate these challenges by understanding legal risks, contractual safeguards and concerns of potential liability. AI is transforming business operations, but with its power comes risk. Our expert panel discusses this topic, using their individual professional experience to provide helpful guidance.

  Moderator:

  Chloe Barrette, Associate, Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP

  Featuring:

  • Paul Gagnon, LL.M.IP, Partner, Lawyer, Technology and Artificial Intelligence Co-Lead, BCF Business Law
  • Alexia Magneron, Associate, Technology, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt S.E.N.C.R.L./s.r.l.
  • Larry Markowitz, Senior Director, National Public Relations

  Halifax

  Hosted by McInnes Cooper LLP

  Who Wants to Stay Professionally Compliant Panel: 

  Based on the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”, conference attendees are selected as ‘contestants’ to answer questions in a multiple choice format dealing with professional responsibility, ethics, and practice management matter, complete with sound effects from the game show. After each round of questions a panel of subject matter experts discuss the issues arising from the questions, giving conference attendees a better understanding how to discharge their professional responsibilities and better manage their practices.

  Hosted by:

  • Jacob Kojfman, Senior Legal Counsel, Co-operators 

  Featuring:

  • Veronica Rossos, Practice Advisor, Law Society of British Columbia
  • Michael R. Brooker, K.C., Burchell MacDougall, LLP
  • Kelly Gerra, Counsel & Manager, Law Society of Ontario
  • Joe Scarfo, Vice President & General Counsel at CGI

  
  

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