Agenda
9.00 – 9.10am
Welcome by MC Extraordinaire: Adam Spencer, Media Provocateur, Math Genius, TED Speaker, Author
9.10am – 9.45am
THE CHIEFS: CXO Leaders Panel
- Super-AI – what leaders must do today to balance innovation with long-term safety, privacy and societal trust
- Cyber in the Age of AI – defending and counterattacking at machine speed
- Sovereign AI – how national data control, regulatory compliance, and locally governed AI infrastructure is a strategic enabler for trust, resilience, and market differentiation
- Beyond the Check Box – embedding security as a strategic growth partner to turn compliance into competitive advantage
Panellists:
- Dan Maslin, Group Chief Information Security Officer, Monash University
- Emily Mailes, Chief eHealth Strategy Officer, Victorian Department of Health
- Nigel Hedges, Chief Information Security Officer, Chemist Warehouse
- CXO from Ping Identity
9.45am – 10.00am
Fireside Chat with…
CXO from Splunk
9.45am – 10.00am
Fireside Chat: Quantum Disruption – Preparing Cyber Security for the Post-Quantum Era
Daswin De Silva, Professor of AI and Analytics, La Trobe University
10.15 - 11.00am
Morning Tea
11.00am – 11.15am
Fireside Chat with…
CXO from Airia
11.15am – 11.45am
THE STAND OUTS: Best Use Cases Panel
- Threats in Real Time – the latest trends in GenAI that are transforming phishing, fraud and social engineering at scale
- AI in Action – standout enterprise deployments delivering measurable gains in productivity, decision intelligence and customer impact
- Regulation or Innovation? – how future-ready organisations are navigating privacy, security, and compliance without slowing GenAI adoption
- Beyond the Horizon – Automated Super Intelligence, quantum and immersive collaboration redefining the next 5 years
Panellists:
- Varun Acharya, Chief Information Security Officer, Healthscope
- Guy Lupo, Executive Vice President, AI & Data Innovation, TM Forum; AI/ML Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology
- Farina Riaz, Research Scientist, CSIRO
- CXO from AC3
11.45am – 12.00pm
Fireside Chat: Passwordless & Post-Quantum Authentification
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Lunch
1.00pm – 1.30pm
THE MODERN SECURITY LEADER – AI, Influence and Enterprise Impact
- Leading Security in an AI World – how CISOs are evolving leadership, culture and accountability in the age of automation
- From Risk to Influence – the keys to translating cyber exposure into board-level action and investment decisions
- Mind Matters – why the mental well-being of cyber leaders and their teams is mission critical in an era of talent shortages and nonstop incidents
- Future-Proof Security Skills – what’s needed to build AI fluency and next-generation capability across cyber teams
Panellists:
- Suma Shivalingaiah, Chief Information Officer, Eastern Health
- Lisa Dethridge, Honorary University Fellow, RMIT University
- Indika Wimalasiri, Chief Information Security Officer, Praemium
- Lachlan Bakewell, Chief Information Officer, Melbourne Water
1.30pm – 1.45pm
THE WAR ROOM: From Deepfakes to Data Loss — A Live Simulation of AI-Powered Threats for Security Leaders
1.45pm – 2.15pm
SCAMS, DEEPFAKES AND MISINFORMATION: Securing Truth in the Age of AI
- Detection at Scale – deploying AI-powered tools to authenticate content, protect brand integrity, and counter coordinated misinformation
- IAM in the Age of Deepfakes – securing identity as the new perimeter
- The Human Firewall – how to make every employee security-responsible without creating fatigue
- Rebuilding Digital Trust – strengthening public confidence, identity assurance, and data integrity in an age of AI-driven deception
Panellists:
- Maria Paz, Chief Technology Officer, Epworth Healthcare
- Crispin Blackall, Chief Information & Technology Officer, VicRoads
- Callum Nelson, Chief Information Security Officer, EBOS Group
2.15pm – 2.20pm
Beach balls, mystery prizes and your chance to win
2.20pm – 3.30pm
THE VOICE: Peer-to-Peer Interactive
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in an interactive discussion with your peers! Submit your pressing topic on the registration form, and the key issues will be discussed by our leaders panel AND the industry leaders attending. Engage, share, network and leave with fresh insights to apply in your organisation.
Key topics to be discussed include:
- AI Risk & Shadow AI – controlling sprawl without killing innovation
- Fraud & Scam Prevention – identity assurance and biometric risk
- Board Reporting & Risk Quantification – KPIs that actually resonate
- Incident Response Readiness – testing before crisis hits
- Post-Quantum Strategy – practical migration pathways
Panellists:
- Vijay Narayan, Chief Information Security Officer, Mercy Health
- Milad Kruze, Executive General Manager – IT, The Salvation Army
- James Ng, Chief Information Security Officer, Insignia Financial
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Prizes Giveaway, Canapes, Music & Networking!