ISACA Calgary President, Joseph Edivri shares his plans to advances digital trust and CMMC readiness at international gathering of governance and security leaders.
London, United Kingdom — Global chapter leaders from ISACA convened this October at the Novotel West Hammersmith International Centre for the ISACA Global Leadership Summit (13–14 October) and the subsequent Euro Conference (15–17 October), a pivotal series of events shaping the future of digital trust, governance, and cyber resilience.
Representing Canada on this international stage was Joseph Edivri, President of the ISACA Calgary Chapter, who travelled from Calgary to London participate in high-level strategic discussions alongside chapter presidents, board members, and senior digital trust professionals from around the world.
ISACA is a global professional association dedicated to advancing digital trust through governance, risk management, cybersecurity, privacy, and assurance. With more than 180,000 members across over 195 countries and 230 chapters, ISACA develops globally recognized certifications—including CISM, CISA, CRISC and CDPSE—and produces frameworks and guidance that influence how enterprises and governments manage cyber risk adopted globally making it widely accepted.
A Summit at a Critical Juncture
The 2025 gathering came at a consequential moment for ISACA, the world-renowned cybersecurity, privacy and digital trust association. ISACA had recently been designated by the U.S. Department of Defense as an authorized Cybersecurity Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO) for the U.S. Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The CMMC framework establishes mandatory cybersecurity standards for companies within the U.S. defense supply chain and is increasingly relevant to allied nations and global contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
For leaders in attendance, the summit was not merely ceremonial. It was a working forum to align global strategy with local execution ensuring that ISACA chapters worldwide are prepared to equip professionals and organizations for the next era of regulatory and operational scrutiny.
“Being in a room with chapter presidents and global board members from across continents reinforced the urgency of what we’re building,” Mr. Edivri said. “Digital trust is no longer optional. It is foundational to economic resilience and national security.”
Leadership at the International Level
The summit featured senior global leadership from ISACA’s board, notably the organization’s chair John De Santis, as well as the CEO of ISACA, Erik Prusch underscoring the strategic weight of the discussions. Chapter presidents such as Mr. Edivri were tasked with translating international policy shifts and credentialing developments into actionable programs within their regions.
As President of ISACA Calgary, Mr. Edivri leads a chapter of more than 850 members drawn from industry, government, and academia. His participation in both the Leadership Summit and the Euro Conference positioned the Calgary chapter at the forefront of conversations surrounding CMMC readiness, operational resilience, privacy governance, and emerging cyber threats.
Bridging Global Strategy and Local Impact
The implications of CMMC extend well beyond the United States. Canadian firms embedded in North American defense, aerospace, engineering, and high-technology supply chains must prepare for heightened cybersecurity compliance expectations. European organizations operating within transatlantic markets face similar pressures.
In this context, Mr. Edivri’s presence at the summit served a strategic function: gathering intelligence, aligning with global peers, and preparing to guide Canadian professionals through evolving certification and compliance requirements.
Under his leadership, ISACA Calgary has expanded its focus on professional education, industry collaboration and awareness initiatives that reflect global developments while addressing local needs. The chapter’s work includes strengthening dialogue among cybersecurity practitioners, governance professionals, and institutional partners to build capacity in digital trust and risk management.
A Reaffirmation of Purpose
Participants described the London summit as both a strategic forum and a reaffirmation of ISACA’s mission. For chapter leaders, the event reinforced their responsibility to serve as conduits between international standards and community-level implementation.
From London’s global platform to Calgary’s professional community, Mr. Edivri’s engagement reflects a leadership model rooted in collaboration, standards advancement, and institutional trust.
As cyber threats intensify and governments worldwide raise expectations around operational resilience and supply-chain security, the role of professional associations such as ISACA—and the chapter leaders who operationalize their mission—has become increasingly vital.
For ISACA Calgary’s 850 members and the broader Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem, representation at the highest levels of global digital trust discourse signals both influence and responsibility. In a field defined by rapid evolution and rising stakes, sustained leadership on the international stage is no small undertaking.
About ISACA
ISACA is a global professional association advancing individuals and enterprises in their pursuit of digital trust. With presence in more than 195 countries and over 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA provides knowledge, credentials, education, and community to professionals in technology governance, audit, risk, privacy, security, and emerging technologies.
