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• National Resilience Summit - Cyber Security, AI challenge, Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure

  • When
    24 Nov 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    National Press Club of Australia

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  Speakers/Panellists

  Confirmed speakers/panelists:

  Panel 1 - Evolving Threat Landscape

  Stephanie Crowe, Head ACSC; AFP Assistant Commissioner Sandra Booth, Cyber & Special Investigations; Martin Creighton, VP APAC Commvault; James Lyne, CEO SANS Institute; Steve Coad, druva RVP Asia Pacific.

  Panel 2 - Public/Private Imperative: Bridging the Resilience Gap

  Phil Kimpton, Home Affairs FAS Critical Infrastructure & Resilience; James Baker, Telstra Deputy Global CISO; Jamie Norton, ASIC CISO; Martin Creighton, VP APAC Commvault; Senior Executive, Zscaler.

  Panel 3 - Lessons from Incident Responses and Operational Continuity

  Major General Robert (Doc) Watson, Commander Cyber Command; Angus Kirkwood, Deputy National Cyber Security Coodinator; Darren Kane, NBN Co CSO; Brian Brockway, Global CTO, VP, Commvault; Senior Executive Horizon3; Senior Executive Veeam.

  Panel 4 - Strategic Approach to Evolving E8 and AI Engagement

  James Kaye, Australian Signals Directorate; Major General Robert (Doc) Watson, Commander Cyber Command; Brian Brockway, Global CTO, VP, Commvault; Rob Le Busque, President AJPAC DXC; Senior Executive, FIFTH DOMAIN; Senior Executive, TrendAI.

  
  

  Format

  Presentations over lunch by Industry on their areas of expertise, Presentations by Government leaders, then Government/Industry Panels each followed by a Q&A. Networking drinks at conclusion.

  
  

  Program

  1130 - 1200 Registration

  1145 - Speakers arrive

  1200 - 1240 Lunch, Speakers are on the Head Table with with Sponsors. Sponsors give a short overview of their specialist area.

  1240 - 1600 Presentations and Panels with a Q&A following each session.

  1600 - 1630 Networking

  
  

  Venue

  National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

  
  

  Prices (exclusive of GST - cards fees are absorbed after 1 October 2026)

  Individual - $480

  Table of 8 - $3360

  Table of 10 - $4320

  Gold Sponsorship $7200 - 2 places on the Head Table, 1 place on designated panel(s), a corporate table of 8 and a short presentation on their specialist area during the lunch period (1200 - 1240).

  
  

  Contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

  Payment is usually required at the time of booking for individual places. For sponsorships and tables payment is expected within 10 working days of confirmation. By arrangement for late registrations, payment can be made on arrival at the event.
  

  
  

  Dress Standard

  Business attire - coat but tie optional

  Military dress-of-the-day.

  
  

  Recording and Working Media

  As the Chatham House Rule will be in place, there will be no official record of proceedings, private recordings or private imagery. Working media are able to attend but not report on the event. Reporting may only occur with prior express agreement from the Speaker(s).

  
  

  Cancellations & Rescheduling

  Refunds are available for cancellations up to 10 working days before the event, less a $50 administration fee. However, another person or persons may be substituted at no additional cost.

  No refunds can be made after that date.

  No refunds are possible for confirmed sponsorships, due to difficulties in re selling and venue financial commitments.
  
  Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to reschedule an event due to speaker or venue issues. As much notice as possible will be given.

  
  

  Seating Policy

  Participants will be seated at round or oval tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the podium where possible.

  
  

  Attendee Names, Badges & Dietary Requirements

  Please provide names of those attending and any dietary requests, no less than 10 working days prior to the event. Otherwise no guarantee of a name badge or dietary request being met can be made.

  
  

  Card Merchant Fees

  From 1 October 2026, all transaction costs will be absorbed by Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd.

  
  

  Inquiries

  chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

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• Head of Navy Capability - Meet the Chiefs

  • When
    8 Dec 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    National Press Club of Australia

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  Rear Admiral Andrew Quinn RAN

  Head of Navy Capability

  Biography:

  As Head of Navy Capability, Rear Admiral (RADM) Andrew Quinn has the honour to be Chief of Navy’s principle representative for current and future Navy capabilities, for which he is deeply committed, passionate about.
  
  He joined the Royal Australian Navy from Mackay, Queensland in 1988. He graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science. Early in his career he served as an Officer of the Watch and Fighter Controller on Australian and Canadian Frigates.
  
  In 1998 he graduated as a Principal Warfare Officer (Air), and subsequently served as the Gunnery Officer on the Frigates HMA Ships Sydney and Adelaide. In 2003 he assumed Command of the Fremantle Class Patrol Boat HMAS Bunbury and in 2005 the Armidale Class Patrol boat HMAS Bathurst. After serving as the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Project Director and within the Anzac Anti-Ship Missile Defence Upgrade Project, he assumed Command of the ANZAC Class Frigate HMAS Toowoomba in 2009. RADM Quinn has served in operations in Haiti, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Border Protection and in the Middle East. RADM Quinn was awarded a Commendation for Conspicuous Service for his Command of HMAS Toowoomba.
  
  In 2013, RADM Quinn served as Director Frigates, responsible for the through-life capability of the Anzac Class and Project Sponsor of the Future Frigate Project. In 2017 RADM Quinn completed the Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course as well as a Masters of Arts (Strategic Studies). In 2018 RADM Quinn served as the Combined Maritime Forces Director Operations and Commander Maritime Task Group Middle East Region, as part of Australia’s commitment to promote maritime security. In this capacity RADM Quinn was awarded the US Legion of Merit. In 2019 and 2020 RADM Quinn served as the Commander Australian Maritime Task Group, leading Task Groups as either a Sea Combat Commander or as a Commander Task Group. This has included multiple operational deployments in the Indo-Pacific.
  
  In November 2020, RADM Quinn commenced as Director General Surface Combatants and Aviation, responsible for the through-life capability of surface and aviation assets. RADM Quinn then served as the Director General – Modernisation, Assessment and Assurance in Joint Operations Command.
  
  On promotion to Rear Admiral in December 2024, RADM Quinn served as the Head Space and Cyber Capabilities in Joint Capabilities Group. He commenced his current posting as Head of Navy Capability in July 2026.

  
  

  Program

  1130 - 1200 Registration

  1145 Speaker(s) arrive

  1200 - 1230 Lunch

  1230 - 1400 Presentation, then Q&A (Chatham House Rule)

  1400 - 1430 Round Table discussion for Sponsors and Speakers (Iron Cage Rule*)

  1400 - 1430 Networking opportunity

  
  

  Venue

  National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600

  
  

  Prices (exclusive of GST and card fees)

  Individual - $290

  Table of 8 - $2,500

  Table of 10 - $3,500

  Sponsorships are available. Contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

  
  

  Payment is usually required at the time of booking for individual places. For sponsorships and tables payment is expected within 10 working days of confirmation. For late individual registrations, payment can be made on arrival at the event.

  
  

  Dress Standard

  Business attire or uniform dress-of-the-day

  
  

  Recording and Working Media

  As the Chatham House Rule will be in place for the Presentation and Q&A Sessions, there will be no official record of proceedings, private recordings or private imagery. Working media are able to attend but not report on the event. Reporting may only occur with prior express agreement from the Speaker(s).

  
  

  Cancellations & Rescheduling

  Registrations are refundable for cancellations received up to 10 working days before the event, less a $50 administration fee. However, another person or persons may be substituted at no additional cost. No refunds can be made after that date. No refunds are possible for confirmed sponsorships.
  
  Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to reschedule an event due to speaker or venue issues. As much notice as possible will be given. Refunds will not normally be available.

  
  

  Seating Policy

  Participants will be seated at round or oval tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the podium where possible.

  
  

  Attendee Names, Badges & Dietary Requirements

  Please provide names of those attending and any dietary requests, no less than 10 working days prior to the event - Monday, 10 November 2026. Otherwise no guarantee of a name badge or dietary request being met can be made.

  
  

  Card Merchant Fees Notification

  Due to increased transaction costs from 1 October 2024 Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. introduced a surcharge of up to 2.2% on all payments by card.to recover these costs.

  
  

  Inquiries

  info@meetthechiefs.com.au

  
  

  * Iron Cage Rule - nothing escapes, to date no breaches.
  

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