What’s in Store for 2024

A complex, challenging, and changing security landscape means a difficult, demanding, and dynamic operating environment, particularly in constrained fiscal conditions. The cost of doing business continues to climb, and budgets, laws, ethical considerations, or oversight unconstrain Australia’s most aggressive adversaries.

While threats have reduced in scale, they have increased in complexity. In 2024, the emerging threat environment demands we dedicate more resources to countering espionage and foreign interference. Still, we must simultaneously maintain a robust counter-terrorism capability before it continues to corrode our democracy, sovereignty, economy, and community, degrading decision-making and strategic advantage.

The 10^th Annual Australian Security Summit (AuSec) will delve into ‘online’ and ‘offline’ threats; we’ll be assessing how to best protect Australia’s physical infrastructure and safety by enhancing border integrity, supply chain resilience, protecting critical infrastructure, mitigating terrorism, and improving response to natural disasters. We’ll also explore how to uplift the nation’s cyber security capabilities and remain ahead of emerging online threats, including cyber warfare, cybercrime, cyber espionage, and cyberterrorism.

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2024 Inspiring Speaker Panel

Jonathan Dean
CISO,
Department of Defence

Lee Hutchison, Senior Director, eHealth QLD

Tricia Geddes,
Associate Deputy Minister,
Public Safety Canada  

Catherine Burn,
Deputy-Director General, Capability, Corporate Management and Transformation,
Australian Secret Intelligence Service

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Brendan Dowling,
Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Justin Bassi,
Executive Director,
Australian Strategic Policy Institute 

Philip Wagner,
Director of Cyber Security,
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet 

Professor Helge Janicke,
Deputy CEO,
Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

Peter Anstee,
First Assistant Secretary, Cyber Security Policy Division,
Department of Home Affairs 

Hans Koenderink,
Assistant Commissioner, Intelligence and Covert Services,
Australian Federal Police

Jorge Conde,
PhD Fellow in Cognitive Warfare Science,
ANU

Tom Rogers,
Commissioner,
Australian Electoral Commission

 Kylie Rendina,
Assistant Commissioner – Operational Coordination and Planning
Australian Border Force

Nadia Taggart,
CISO,
Western Sydney University 

What Your Peers Had To Say

“Was great to attend an in-person conference and network with others”

Australian Federal Police

“An amazing opportunity to hear government speakers sharing their experiences and insights”

Australian Cyber Security Centre

“A very interesting event and great opportunity to network”

Department Of Child, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs

Discussing the Most Current Topics

#National Security

#Cyber Warfare and Crime

#Power Resilience

#Data Security and Threats

#Emergency Services

#Advanced Intelligence

#Counter Terrorism

#Policy Making

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Registration

LIVE PRESENTATIONS

Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gain unique perspectives

NETWORKING

An opportunity to engage with your peers from across the state in dedicated networking sessions, interactive roundtable discussions and meal breaks

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Hear from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services

ON-DEMAND

Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform

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Location

Hotel Realm’s signature ballroom is the epitome of grandeur, perfect for sophisticated business or private events. There is access to an outdoor terrace with views of Parliament House and beautiful floor to ceiling windows with double backing curtains. The ballroom is supported by internet connection, state-of-the-art audio visual and lighting facilities.

A great chance to discuss contemporary trends with national security and the evolvements of cyber security from both actors and defenders.

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