The annual bilingual gathering for security decision-makers
Think security before it imposes itself
A day of talks, panels and networking designed for cybersecurity leaders, in English and French with live translation, at the heart of Hackfest week.
POLAR 2026 partners
See the 2026 partners
Why POLAR
Experts, decision-makers, and practitioners meet to analyze real risks, share concrete insights, and transform uncertainty into informed decisions.
Who it's for
- Information security leaders
- Executives and managers
- Industry technical leads
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Leadership-level issues
Executives present their challenges and share their successes and difficulties.
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The essentials in one day
Talks and panels in a single day, from the welcome coffee to the cocktail.
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The right network
Meet industry leaders and technical leads, over lunch and a cocktail.
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5th edition
A unique event designed for cybersecurity leaders, back for a 5th edition.
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English speakers: POLAR is for you too
Over half of the talks and panels are in English. The rest is transcribed and translated live, on screen and on your phone, for everyone: you won't miss a word, whatever language is on stage.
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CISOs and CSOs on stage
Speakers are CISOs, CSOs and renowned experts, sharing what they live leading security.
What they say
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Les gens qui sont ici, ce sont tous des gens des TI. Ce sont des gens qui ont de grandes connaissances, de grands experts. Donc pour moi, c'est aussi une belle façon d'apprendre.
Sophie LaplanteAxis Communications -
Je viens, mon équipe vient au complet, et on ressort d'ici gorgés comme des éponges, avec de nouvelles connaissances, même si on baigne là-dedans 365 jours par année.
Frédérik BernardSecur01 -
La qualité des conférenciers, la qualité des événements : c'est vraiment ce qui fait que ça vaut la peine de venir ici. Rencontrer des légendes comme Jeff Mann, c'est quelque chose.
Steve LavoieMicroMedica Solutions D'affaires -
Moi, j'ai même vu ici les meilleures présentations de ma vie.
Jérémy Viau-trudelDeeptech
A POLAR day
How the 2026 edition ran, to give you an idea.
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8:00 AM
Welcome
Doors open, coffee served.
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Morning
Talks and panel
In French and English, with a networking break.
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12:15 PM
Lunch
A three-course meal, time to connect.
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Afternoon
Talks
Experts and partners, with a coffee and sweet break.
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4:10 PM
Cocktail
Informal conversations until 6 PM.
POLAR 2026 in pictures
Le Capitole de Québec, October 29, 2026.
New in 2026
The POLAR coin
Reserved for speakers.
On one side, the polar bear in front of the Château and the colors of autumn. On the other, the POLAR snowflake.
Hover or tap the coin to flip it.
Become a POLAR partner
Meet cybersecurity leaders and executives gathered for a full day, at the heart of Hackfest week.
2026 partnership formats
- Main partner
- Kiosk
- Banner
- Lanyard
- Café
- Cocktail
- Lunch
- Bar
- Sweet break
Frequently asked questions
When and where is POLAR 2027?
October 21, 2027, at Le Capitole de Québec (Salle Le Confessionnal), 972 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City. View on Google Maps
Who is POLAR for?
Cybersecurity leaders, executives and managers, as well as industry technical leads.
What language are the talks in?
In French and English: half of the talks are in French, half in English. Live translation is available on screen and on your phone, for everyone!
How do I register?
Registration for 2027 is not open yet. In 2026, POLAR had its own ticket; 2027 details will be published when registration opens.
How does POLAR relate to Hackfest?
POLAR is Hackfest's event for cybersecurity managers. It takes place at the heart of Hackfest week: Hackfest starts the same evening, October 21 at 6 PM, and runs until October 23.
POLAR 2027
The annual gathering for security decision-makers.
