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
