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I am a seasoned security operations executive with extensive experience building world class (24/7) security operations centres from the ground, drafting high-value cyber resilience strategies and helping organisations quickly recover from high-impact cyber breaches. I have been nominated for several industry awards for exemplary leadership that goes beyond the norm, I am also a staunch diversity advocate, actively engaged in several initiatives to accelerate women into cybersecurity and leadership positions.

Head of Security at Nuvei | Author | Co-Chair AWSN | Diversity & Inclusion Advocate | Cybersecurity Leader

Madhuri is a hands-on cybersecurity professional with close to two decades of experience across various security domains, ranging from technical leadership to business strategy. As the head of security at Nuvei, she has led high-impact security initiatives that align with both business objectives and risk mitigation strategies. Madhuri is known for her ability to balance strategic oversight with technical execution, often rolling up her sleeves to directly solve complex security challenges and guide teams through hands-on implementation.

She is also the creator of the Security Awareness Framework, empowering organizations to enhance their internal security posture through comprehensive training and awareness programs.

Holding a Master’s degree in Digital Forensics from Charles Sturt University (CSU), Madhuri’s in-depth understanding of cyber threats and digital crime investigation informs her approach to securing digital environments and leading teams effectively.

As Co-Chair of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN), Madhuri is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the cybersecurity field, striving to create equitable opportunities for women in technology.

An accomplished public speaker, she regularly shares her expertise at major cybersecurity events like Cybercon and CISO Sydney and serves as a judge for the ISACA OneTech Scholarship Programs. As an author and thought leader, Madhuri contributes to the broader conversation on cyber resilience, security governance, and the evolving threat landscape, helping organizations secure their digital assets while driving innovation securely.

Madhuri’s ability to seamlessly navigate the technical and business sides of cybersecurity, along with her people-centric leadership, makes her an invaluable asset in any organization’s cybersecurity strategy.

Scott is a experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong track record of working across Africa, Europe, the UK, and Australia. Over the years, he has worked closely with both end customers and business partners, gaining a clear understanding of the challenges and needs of today’s changing workplaces and the constantly evolving threat landscape.

Scott is passionate about helping organizations of all sizes stay secure in a world where cyber risks are always changing. He focuses on bridging the gap between technical solutions and real-world business needs, ensuring the solutions he offers are practical, effective, and tailored to each unique situation.

With his experience across industries and regions, Scott is committed to providing the guidance and expertise companies need to stay ahead of security challenges. Please join Scott for an engaging session as he shares his knowledge and experience in cybersecurity!

With over three decades of experience across local, national, and international IT landscapes, Dennis leads Rimini Street’s Asia-Pacific team within its Global Service Delivery division. He’s known for his deep expertise in enterprise technology architecture, integration, and support—delivering innovative solutions across sectors including finance, healthcare, utilities, education, and government.

A certified Oracle ACE Director Alumnus, Dennis has specialized in areas such as SOA, BPM, middleware, ERP integration, and analytics. In recent years, his focus has shifted toward cloud, PaaS, SaaS, and data-driven transformation. His client portfolio includes major names like BMW, ANZ, the United Nations, and QLD Health.

In addition to being a published author and conference speaker, Dennis brings creativity into everything he does—even running a record label in his spare time.

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Ariel Lumbroso is a cybersecurity leader specializing in Privileged Access Management, identity security, and compliance. With expertise in enforcing least privilege and securing critical assets across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, Ariel helps organizations strengthen their security posture while aligning with business and compliance needs.

Peter Au is a forward-thinking leader passionate about the intersection of technology, culture, and business outcomes. With a proven track record in driving strategic alignment, he explores how modern enterprises can transform culture from a passive concept into an active system for execution. His insights into operationalising culture through enterprise systems, embedding OKRs, and leveraging AI present a compelling vision for CIOs and business leaders seeking sustained momentum from the inside out.

Darren Cockerell is Head of Sales and Solutions Consulting ANZ at SS&C Blue Prism where he is responsible for understanding the strategic aims and business needs of clients and matching them with the right SS&C Blue Prism technical solution. Acting as SS&C Blue Prism’s technical solutions subject matter expert throughout both sales and implementation cycles, he works with SS&C Blue Prism’s customer office, sales and technical teams to provide strategic guidance and bring to the fore underlying opportunities for private and public sector clients to understand the latest developments by providing thought leadership in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), intelligent and cognitive automation.

Prior to joining SS&C Blue Prism in 2017, Darren spent over 20 years in senior management IT roles including Solutions Architect at Intelligence Automation software platform, Kofax Australia and Director at Topcall reseller, TopCom Australia. He was also Managing Director of Corporate Computer Assist. Darren is an experienced industry presenter across online and offline live platforms. He attended Monash University studying Information, Technology and Robotics.

David Rajkovic is Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Rubrik. Based in Sydney, Rajkovic has nearly two decades of experience working across both vendor and partner sides of the technology channel, with a strong focus on driving growth and customer value.

Prior to Rubrik, David served as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at Commvault and held multiple senior leadership roles during his three-year tenure at Oracle, including Senior Director of Enterprise Sales ANZ and Senior Director of Commercial Sales ANZ. David also spent 10 years at Citrix Systems in various roles, progressing from Sales Engineer to senior leadership positions, including the management of Sales Engineering and Professional Services across APJ, and ultimately leading the ANZ business. David’s extensive background is well-suited to Rubrik’s mission, given his track record of success in business transformation, enterprise solution delivery, and driving meaningful customer outcomes.

Aron has been working in the Technology space for over 15 years with a background in SysOps, System and Solution Architecture and a hobby developer – finding his passion at New Relic for the last 5 years, instrumenting and collecting data from systems that have no right to be instrumented and gaining answers to broad and complex questions with vast and unique datasets.