Government Cyber Security Showcase Queensland
Collaborate, innovate, secure: Protecting Queensland’s digital future together
For government, by government
Event steering committee
Dr David Tuffley
Senior Lecturer Senior Fellow | Higher Education Academy School of Information & Communication Technology Institute of Integrated & Intelligent Systems (IIIS), Griffith University
Laura Poidevin
Chief Digital Officer, Queensland Police
Matthew Rose
A/Director ICT Category Management and Sourcing, Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy
Dr David Tuffley
Senior Lecturer Senior Fellow | Higher Education Academy School of Information & Communication Technology Institute of Integrated & Intelligent Systems (IIIS), Griffith University
Laura Poidevin
Chief Digital Officer, Queensland Police
Matthew Rose
A/Director ICT Category Management and Sourcing, Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy
Event overview
As Queensland prepares to host the 2032 Olympics, a resilient cyber security strategy is more critical than ever. With the state’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure, the stakes for protecting sensitive data, critical services, and public trust have never been higher. Industries like energy, transport, healthcare, and resources face mounting cyber risks that require swift and collaborative action. Tackling these challenges means uniting public agencies, industry leaders, and academia to share insights, implement best practices, and safeguard Queensland’s future.
The Queensland Cyber Security Showcase will address these urgent priorities, with a focus on securing regional and remote areas that face unique vulnerabilities due to connectivity gaps and resource limitations. As the world’s attention turns to Queensland, the event will also explore how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and advanced analytics can fortify defences and protect critical infrastructure. Developing a highly skilled local cyber workforce will be key to achieving long-term resilience and readiness.
Join us to uncover innovative strategies to secure Queensland’s digital ecosystem ahead of this global event. Collaborate with peers, tackle localised challenges, and build a safer, more connected future for all Queenslanders.
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Who will be there?
Gain insights into leadership in cybersecurity, exploring advanced solutions in Information Security, Cyber Defence, and securing public sector operations.
- Increase the maturity of your cyber threat intelligence capability to improve risk-informed decision making around threats to government systems
- Progress the ability to prevent and prepare for, as well as respond to and recover from, cyber security incidents including insider threats, through capability and capacity uplift across people, process, and technology
- Enhance your security posture through increased monitoring and incident response capabilities to protect government data
- Progress the ability to prevent and prepare for, as well as respond to and recover from, cyber security incidents including insider threats, through capability and capacity uplift across people, processes and technology
- Bolster security operational capability for the whole of government services and establish a strong risk-based approach to the security risk management of vendors and the government's supply chain.
- Activate widespread agency adoption of contemporary network security approaches, including zero-trust network principles for government systems and applications.
Information Management and Privacy Leaders
- Foster cyber talent and support the hiring of trainees and graduates in cyber security and related fields
- Activate collaboration, engagement and a common vision for cyber security across industry, academia, education, and government
- Drive a culture of cyber security through education and awareness to enhance protection and resilience
2024 Speakers
Helge Janicke
Professor of Cyber Security at Edith Cowan University, CEO and Research Director Cyber Security, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Darren Cameron
Head of Information Technology Services, Digital & Technology Division, Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Dr Ejaz Ahmed
Head of Cyber Security Operations, Airservices Australia
Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk
Government CIO, Department of Treasury and Finance, South Australia
Professor Neil Curtis
Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Southern Queensland
Kurt Hansen
Chief Executive Officer, Tesserent
Why attend?
Actionable insights
Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels. Leave with actionable strategies and knowledge to apply directly to your agency’s cybersecurity journey.
Fostering Collaboration
Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across agencies. Work together on shared challenges, learn best practices, and explore solutions that drive collective impact.
Unmatched Networking
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing and protecting public service.
Vendors, boost your presence
Becoming a partner at the Government Cyber Security Showcase Queensland offers unique opportunities to connect with decision-makers, showcase innovative solutions, and align with transformative public sector goals. As a partner, you’ll have access to influential government leaders, providing a valuable platform to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to critical conversations on public sector modernisation. With a focus on Queensland’s specific needs, partnership enables you to collaborate directly with key players, co-develop solutions for the state’s challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing government services in impactful ways.
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