Agenda
9.00am – 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
- Nigel Hedges, Chief Information Security Officer, Chemist Warehouse
- Ashley Diffey, Vice President ANZ, Ping Identity
9.45am – 10.00am
Fireside Chat with…CXO from Dell Technologies
10.00am – 10.15am
Keynote Address: Cyber Strategy as Decision‑Making: Risk, Concentration and Choice in a Fragmented World
John Ellis, Global Head of Security Trust & Influence, QBE Insurance
10.15am – 10.30am
Fireside Chat with…
Nathan Smith, Head of Security APJC, Splunk
10.30am – 11.15am
Morning Tea
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 with Richard Davies, Regional Lead APAC, Airia
12.00pm – 12.15pm
Fireside Chat with…CXO from CompTIA
12.15pm – 12.45pm
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
- Indika Wimalasiri, Chief Information Security Officer, Praemium
- CXO, Chainguard
12.45pm – 1.00pm
Fireside Chat with Ajay Biyani, Senior Vice President – APJ, Securonix
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Lunch
2.00pm – 2.30pm
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
2.30pm – 2.45pm
Fireside Chat: Quantum Disruption – Preparing Cyber Security for the Post-Quantum Era
Daswin de Silva, Professor of AI and Analytics, La Trobe University
2.45pm – 2.50pm
Beach balls, mystery prizes and your chance to win
2.50pm – 3.30pm
INDUSTRY VOICE: Audience Questions Answered
Pose your burning cyber questions on the registration form and have them answered live from industry experts in this dynamic Q&A session.
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!