Dr Marc-André Argentino
Team Lead, Open Source Unit, Public Safety Canada
2021, 2024, 2025
Dr. Argentino received his PhD from the Individualized Program at Concordia University, using a mixed methods approach from Theological Studies, the Centre for Engineering in Society and the Institute of Information System Engineering. He is presently a Senior Research Advisor for Public Safety Canada’s , Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence.
Dr. Argentino’s current research focuses on are hybridized threats; satanism, the occult and violent extremism; use of technology by violent extremist and terrorists; recruitment tactics and techniques; the use of AI by terrorist and violent extremists; malevolent creativity; and threats to democratic institutions.
At the Summit
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to confront the corrosive influence of bigotry and hatred in our society. In order for us to address these challenges, we first must acknowledge their painful and destructive impact in our communities and in our country. I am grateful to serve as a Global Advisor to this timely and powerful initiative.
