Save the Date: CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference, October 15 to 16, 2026
"Prompting Tomorrow: Shaping Next-Gen Law from Innovation to Implementation in the AI Era"
Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa
Join us at the premier national gathering for technology lawyers—whether you’re in-house, in private practice, in government, academia or simply grappling with technology-aware advising, CAN-TECH’s annual conference will delve into the cutting-edge legal challenges shaping tomorrow: from AI governance and cybersecurity to quantum computing and emerging tech. Expect engaging insights, practical strategies, and a vibrant network of peers tackling innovation and law.
Let’s shape the future—together!
Co-Chairs:
Julia Johnson , Senior Director of Legal and Privacy, Assent
Julia Johnson is Senior Director, Legal and Privacy at Assent, a technology company focused on supply chain compliance solutions, where she leads the company’s global legal and privacy team. 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, Deeth Williams Wall LLP
Jennifer Davidson is a Partner and Co-Chair of Deeth Williams Wall’s Technology and Privacy Law Practice Group.
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.
Jennifer’s 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.
Jennifer 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.
Registration details coming soon!
