AI Security - Meet the Chiefs Invitation Event (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

By invitation only.

Lunch at the Commonwealth Club on AI Security measures being adopted in U.S. Government Agencies and the Pentagon.

Two AI Security experts from TrendAI visiting Canberra on Wednesday, 17 June while in-transit from Melbourne to Sydney.

Jon Clay, TrendAI VP Global Threat Intelligence who has recently returned after working with the U.S. government; and
Dr Sean Park, Principal Threat Researcher at TrendAI, based in Sydney.

Jon will share his U.S. experience and its relevance to Australian Government Agencies and the ADF.

Sponsor

TrendAI

Cyber Security in the post Mythropic Era - Government & Industry Presentations, Panel Discussion and Q&A (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Known Speakers/Panelists are:

Tim Spiteri, CISO Department of Defence and/or

MAJGEN Robert (Doc) Watson, Commander, Cyber Command

Chris Horlyck, FASDG Cyber Security Resilience ASD

Harman Kaur, Tanium Global CIO (visiting Australia)

Additional Speakers/Panelists will be announced.

Format

Speakers will each deliver a presentation on their area of expertise, then all return to the stage for a Panel Discussion facilitated by Paul Maley ex journalist now with Hemisphere East. A Q&A session from the floor concludes the plenary session.

Program

1130 - 1200 Registration in the National Circuit level reception

1150 - Speakers arrive

1200 - 1230 Lunch, Speakers are on the Head Table with with Sponsors

1230 - 1400 Presentations, Panel Discussion then Q&A from the floor (Chatham House Rule) in the National Room

1400 - 1430 Networking

Venue

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

Prices (exclusive of GST and card fees)

Individual - $290

Table of 8 - $2500

Table of 10 - $3500

Gold Sponsorship $5500 (only five are available)

Payment is required before attendance and 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 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.

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 Notification

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

Inquiries

chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

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