TechKnowFile 2026. Building Tomorrow Together. Register now!
Registration for #TechKnowFile2026 is open until April 28! This year's event features 60+ breakout sessions, 2 keynote presentations, an interactive vendor hall and opportunities to network with colleagues.
#UofT staff, faculty & librarians are invited to attend! techknowfile.utoronto.ca/schedule/
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Last week #IT@UofT took to the ice for a friendly hockey game followed by free skate time! 🏒 ⛸️
The fourth annual IT@UofT hockey game was a hit from start to finish. CIO @donnakidwell.bsky.social dropped the puck and @jordanholmes.bsky.social & Marden Paul were on colour commentary.
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Welcome #TechKnowFile2026 keynote speaker, Abdi Aidid! He is an assistant professor at U of T’s Faculty of Law and Canada Research Chair in AI and Access to Justice, specializing in civil adjudication, privacy law and ethical technology.
Learn more: techknowfile.utoronto.ca/keynote-spea...
As part of the 2025–2026 50th anniversary program of the Department for the Study of Religion, the Department, together with the Schwartz‑Reisman Institute for Technology and Society and the Data Sciences Institute, is pleased to present: Seeking Alignment: Religious Imaginaries in the Past and Future of AI.
What can past visions of religious alignment tell us about our visions for an AI future?
Join SRI and @uoftreligion.bsky.social for an exploration of how religious ideas inform today's debates on AGI alignment and misalignment.
April 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM (In-person only)
Register: uoft.me/ccZ
On May 13, the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society will convene leading thinkers from a variety of fields for its annual academic conference dedicated to advancing cross-disciplinary approaches to AI research.
Register here:
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Welcome Karina Vold as a #TechKnowFile2026 keynote speaker! She specializes in the philosophy of cognitive science and AI, with research on cognitive enhancement, human autonomy, decision-making, AI in science & medicine, and the ethics & safety of AI. techknowfile.utoronto.ca/keynote-spea...
Travelling for work, study or research? Protecting personal information, research data and university systems starts before you leave campus. Review our guides, checklists and training resources to help safeguard your devices and data before travelling.
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UData is inviting members of the data and analytics community to submit proposals for the upcoming Data Summit, on June 12. The summit is an opportunity to showcase innovative work being done across teams to harness the power of data.
Submit your proposal:
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Information Security asked the #UofT community to submit poster designs that inspire the community to protect our digital future. Thank you to all those who submitted and congratulations to our winners!
🥇Adrian Sandu
🥈Ella Nwafor
🥉Michael Laurentius
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Stop by booths across campus, hosted by Campus Safety and Information Security experts, to learn how to protect yourself from fraud including recognizing common phishing tactics and real scams targeting the U of T community.
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#FraudPreventionMonth #PhishingAwareness
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Group at table smiles and works with colourful toy-like items and objects
Two people face camera and smile. Background is collaborative office environment with others present.
People gather around a boardroom table and play with toy-like items and objects while smiling. One person stands and appears to throw an item into the middle of the table.
Members of the IT@UofT Tech Alignment Task Force gathered together at AWS Canada to work through the questions raised in Phase 1 as they enter Phase 2. The Task Force will soon be ready to finalize recommendations and establish strategic priorities.
Learn more: its.utoronto.ca/charting-our...
Are free Wi-Fi networks actually dangerous? They can be! Here’s what Dear 404 recommends:
✅ Connect to VPN.
✅ Stick to HTTPS websites.
✅ Avoid sensitive transactions.
✅ Turn off automatic Wi-Fi connections.
✅ Use MFA.
✅ Keep your device updated.
Learn more: security.utoronto.ca/is-advice/ar...
On March 12 & April 14, researchers and research support staff are invited to join a monthly Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours session. Ask questions and learn about initiatives, resources and supports available for securing your research. Register: cris.utoronto.ca/event/cyber-...
Representatives from the federal and provincial government, AMD and U of T came together to celebrate the launch of the AMD-U of T Research Lab (from left): Nolan Quinn, Leah Cowen, Scott Mabury, Karim Bardeesy, Andrej Zdravkovic, Eyal de Lara, Melanie Woodin, Victor Fedeli and Alejandro Adem
#UofT & AMD launch dedicated AI and computing research lab 💻 uoft.me/cdI
U of T's AI Kitchen is a bold new makerspace for safe, inclusive experimentation with #AI tools and ideas. Once live, it will simplify access to AI models, provide secure environments for projects and support human-centred, ethical use of AI at #UofT. Stay tuned! ai.utoronto.ca/tools-and-tr...
The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is this Friday, March 6! Open to #UofT staff, faculty and librarians.
techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/
Tax season is peak cyber crime season. Use strong passwords and MFA, file only on secure networks, watch for phishing and keep your devices updated.
Stay safe while filing online: www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/how-stay-cy...
#GetCyberSafe #SecureTogether
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ITS is pleased to welcome Nathan Corwin as U of T's inaugural Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO)!
We’re excited to see his clear and compelling vision for digital trust as an institutional approach come to life at #UofT.
Read the memo: its.utoronto.ca/nathan-corwi...
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Join People Strategy, Equity and Culture’s Inclusive Campus series on Feb. 23 for Black History Month. Explore anti-Black racial discrimination in work and learning spaces and learn strategies to build an inclusive #UofT.
Register: universi011.plateau.com/learning/use...
Call for proposals. TechKnowFile 2026. Submit by March 6. www.TechKnowFile.utoronto.ca
The call for proposals is now open for the TechKnowFile 2026 (previously IT@UofT) conference, taking place on St. George campus on May 6 – 7.
#UofT staff, faculty and librarians are invited to submit a proposal to speak. The deadline is March 6. techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/
#TKF2026
In November 2024, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian AI Safety Institute, recognizing that public trust is the primary driver of successful innovation. “The Year in Review: Building Safe AI for Canadians” summarizes their progress in 2025.
Read the report: report.buildingsafeai.ca
Love surfing the web but worried about the risks? Check out this month’s Dear 404 advice column which separates real risks from urban legends so you can protect yourself online.
Read more: security.utoronto.ca/is-advice/wh...
#UofTSpaces&Experiences is celebrating Black History Month by honouring the achievements, resilience & contributions of Black communities!
“Celebrating Black Excellence” highlights stories, creativity and impact of Black students, staff & faculty.
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As IT professionals, we are all communicators — through emails, documentation and web content. As generative AI adoption accelerates at #UofT, formal governance and guidelines are essential but not sufficient.
Join us on Feb. 26 for new communication insights: its.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...
#UofT Libraries brought cyber security preparedness to the executive level with its first ransomware tabletop exercise. The initiative united tech, library and IT leaders in an interactive simulation that tested how to a respond to ransomware attack.
Read more: security.utoronto.ca/news/utl-ran...
Back for another season! AI Jam 3.0 is an open mic-style session featuring lightning talks from U of T IT staff and technologists. Come and hear how AI is being explored across #UofT.
Register here: its.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...
Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day and Information Security and the University Privacy Office have been celebrating all month long with several engaging and exciting events.
Check out our useful resources so you can remain cyber safe and keep your data secure: security.utoronto.ca/news/data-pr...
#DPD
Do you use email to share sensitive data? Email can bring risk of privacy breaches when sharing sensitive data.
Read more how about taking some simple steps to safeguard your communications can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches at #UofT.
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This month’s IT@UofT People profile introduces Waleed Ahmed, manager, IT Client Services at Victoria University. He shared his passion for basketball, which he's played since he was in grade 6. He's also a huge Raptors fan!
Read Waleed’s full profile: https://its.utoronto.ca/ituoft-waleed-ahmed/