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CIO, UBank
Chief Technology Officer, Kogan.com
Chief Digital and Information Officer, Built
CIO - Australia and New Zealand, Kenvue
The summit program is a draft and is subject to change.
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This topic addresses the often-conflicting priorities of rapid technological adoption and stringent security requirements. Focusing on whether the CIO’s drive for innovation or the CISO’s focus on security should take precedence.
Join this engaging session where Steven and Jamie will have a light-hearted battle between CIO and CISO on a topic where each member will argue their side trying to convince you they have the right opinion on the matter.
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A Global Technology and Business leader with more than twenty years of experience applying technology to transform business performance and [...]
This year has brought about an explosion in the world of artificial intelligence. The impact on the business landscape—and beyond—is completely transformative. This keynote explores the current trajectory of AI, its use cases in your industry, and the effects of such a revolution.
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Join our expert panel as we explore the intersection of AI, innovation, and security in the enterprise. Our discussion will delve into the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, from driving business growth to mitigating cyber threats. CIOs and CISOs alike will gain valuable insights on how to harness the power of AI while ensuring the security and integrity of their organisations.
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Anna Clive is the former CIO of Aussie Broadband. Anna thrives on on leveraging technology to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. With [...]
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Energetic and influential leader, possessing diverse leadership, relationship management, program delivery [...]
Lukasz is a seasoned cyber security leader with 20 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Head of Cyber Security at Accent Group [...]
Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are empowering organisations to meet their business goals quickly and effectively, however, also presents a tectonic shift for cyber security teams. Today, CISO’s are forced to enable the adoption of Cloud and AI use cases at the speed of dev, requiring new operating models to continue to protect their environments and eliminate critical risks. Join this session to learn how you can enable your team to build faster in the cloud, ensuring security, dev and devops can work together in a self-service model built for the scale and speed of your cloud and AI developments.
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Passionate technology evangelist focused on successful outcomes for customers throughout the Asia Pacific [...]
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Trying to stay one step ahead by looking for traditional indicators of compromise is a fool’s errand, especially as AI changes the game.
So what can be done?
How do we stop ever-evolving email attacks from bypassing the SEG?
Hear from REA Groups Joanna Dalton, Head of Cyber Defence on her team's journey to Abnormal Security.
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Joanna Dalton is the Head of Cyber Defence at REA Group where she is responsible leading the operational security strategy for Australia’s [...]
Joshua is a methodical and outcome-oriented enterprise sales professional with 10+ years proven success, helping customers drive transformational [...]
A successful cloud security strategy needs to evolve to meet the changing needs of the business and growth of the cloud. Cutting-edge security teams are coming up with new approaches and initiatives to increase their company’s agility through security and move from slowing the business to accelerating it. Across ANZ, organisations are rapidly expanding cloud adoption and expecting security leaders to follow suit, and fast. As a result, CISO’s need to rethink their approach to cloud security be able to move at the speed of business, ensure compliance with regulation, and enable their organisations to innovate with AI. Join your peers for this roundtable as we discuss and share insights on simplifying your security stack and using a new cloud security operation model to meet the growing demands of your business.
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Passionate technology evangelist focused on successful outcomes for customers throughout the Asia Pacific [...]
· How relevant the Essential Eight Guidelines have been for Victorian organisations as they respond to the increase in cyber threats.
· Addressing some of the key challenges around: the increase in ransomware attacks, building up the right skill-set within, as well as scaling your data security operations.
· The future role AI is playing in combating cyber threats and how it is being utilised by threat actors.
· A look at some local use cases where organisations have scaled their security posture in order to adapt to the current environment.
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With 20+ years experience in relationship, sales and team management, I have focused on driving successful customer outcomes and generating [...]
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Darren Cockerell is Head of Solutions Consulting ANZ at SS&C Blue Prism where he is responsible for understanding the strategic aims and [...]
As technology practitioners within internal IT Departments, we are constantly bombarded with the 'next big thing' - all the things we 'must' do in order to be seen to be doing our job. We can literally spend all our time innovating, incubating, and building our resumes with an impressive list of skills. But is that really contributing positively to our company's success or are we just following the trends being fed to us? Technology has evolved from the domain of the geeky to the domain of everyone! Have IT Departments really understood and embraced this fundamental shift? Are vendors, marketers, and researchers controlling our destiny or do we use them strategically as inputs into decision processes for our businesses?
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Contemporary IT strategies can help businesses achieve a "triple win" of increased speed, revenue, and savings. Join Alan to learn about leveraging the latest technologies and approaches, to accelerate operations, unlock new revenue streams, and reduce costs. Attendees will leave with actionable advice and inspiration to transform their IT strategies and drive business success.
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Cybersecurity and IT decision-makers continue to make significant progress in combatting identity-related threats.
But they are typically dependent on static manual techniques. As cybercriminals increasingly leverage AI, existing identity controls are struggling to keep up.
While cybersecurity criminals still use basic techniques, GenAI is fast becoming used to support attacks and obtain credentials and privileges.
How can organisations respond to ensure their identity management controls are adequate in an increasingly AI-driven world?
In this roundtable we will discuss:
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Zeeshan is the lead Cybersecurity Solution Engineer at Delinea. He has over 15 years of experience and significant achievements in [...]
Improving their maturity within the Essential Eight is considered daunting for many organisations. Strategies such as application control, restricting admin privileges and user application hardening are seen as difficult to implement effectively without impacting employee productivity.
However, security technologies such as Privileged Access Management (PAM) can help organisations bridge the gap for a number of requirements of the Essential Eight, including the above three. Modern PAM solutions can also provide compensating controls on other elements of the Essential Eight.
Join this discussion amongst peers of the Essential Eight, how organisations are aligning to it and how PAM can support those strategies.
Attend this roundtable and you will:
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Scott Hesford has over a decade of experience in IT security. Before joining BeyondTrust in 2019, he worked as Principal Consultant for CA [...]
In an era where technology shapes every aspect of customer experience (CX), CIOs are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge innovations like GenAI with quality assurance to boost satisfaction while tackling cost challenges. This exclusive roundtable will dive into these critical issues, using the CrowdStrike IT outage as an example to underscore the pivotal role of quality engineering in mitigating risks.
Explore how embedding robust quality practices can avert disruptions, elevate customer experiences, and strike a delicate balance between risk, reward, and efficiency. Engage in an impactful dialogue with fellow CIOs, examine real-world scenarios, and discover actionable solutions to optimize risk management and quality control, driving superior customer experience in today's high-tech world.
Join this dynamic discussion to connect with a network of peer CIOs, share insights, and uncover strategies that elevate your organization's approach to risk management and quality assurance in an AI-driven landscape.
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Joel enables a team of amazing talent to drive quality leadership across Planit's practices, innovative offerings, and technology services. In his [...]
As an executive in Planit’s business, Alex’s focus is on the implementation of the company’s vision and strategy, focusing on quality of [...]
In the last few years, effective information management has taken on a whole new meaning for enterprises. The raft of new cloud technologies and the speed of AI development have made it more urgent than ever for CIOs to ensure their organisations are maximising use of the technology, while also remaining compliant with complex data and privacy regulations.
Join us for this round table as we discuss:
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Bharath heads the Customer Experience & Marketing initiatives of Zoho's low code platform, Zoho Creator, and has over 15 years of experience [...]
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The IT function is often not sufficiently aligned with the rest of the business. This panel discussion will discuss best practices for ensuring that business and IT teams collaborate more closely to achieve shared outcomes.
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Explore how AI, particularly generative AI, is transforming digital business and driving growth, highlighted through Kogan’s journey in advancing customer interactions with data and AI.
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In today’s uncertain economic environment, IT budgets are under pressure. CIOs are seeking innovative ways to drive value from their IT investments. This panel discussion will discuss maximising the value of IT investments in challenging times.
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Mary-Beth Hosking is a pragmatic and seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in organizational transformations and is currently the [...]
This topic addresses the often-conflicting priorities of rapid technological adoption and stringent security requirements. Focusing on whether the CIO’s drive for innovation or the CISO’s focus on security should take precedence.
Join this engaging session where Brett and Jamie will have a light-hearted battle between CIO and CISO on a topic where each member will argue their side trying to convince you they have the right opinion on the matter.
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Recognised in the CIO50 in 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019 for innovation and leadership. An executive leader with experience in digital [...]
Jamie Rossato, has served in CISO roles for over a decade across a range of industries. He has served as a non-executive director at the [...]
Tyron McGurgan is a seasoned entrepreneur, media expert, and events professional boasting over 17 years of industry experience. As the CEO and [...]
The intersection of AI, data, and digital platforms is transforming the design and construction of infrastructure across our cities. This session will explore how technology and data is now enabling the public and private sector to rethink how to best partner to deliver city shaping projects. Holding the benchmark as top CIO50 in 2024, Kurt will share key insights on:
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Kurt is an internationally renowned technology executive with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. He is currently the Chief Digital and [...]
Join our expert panel as we explore the intersection of AI, innovation, and security in the enterprise. Our discussion will delve into the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, from driving business growth to mitigating cyber threats.
CIOs and CISOs alike will gain valuable insights on how to harness the power of AI while ensuring the security and integrity of their organisations.
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Passionate about next-gen financial services technology and how this can support financial inclusion in emerging markets. [...]
Global technology executive delivering transformation, commercial value, and innovation at scale. With experience across 10 [...]
With experience operating at the intersection of risk, cyber security, technology, law and governance, I have built a successful career leading [...]
Leron is a forward-thinking technology executive specialising in cyber strategy, management and delivery. He has led large scale, global, high [...]
Tyron McGurgan is a seasoned entrepreneur, media expert, and events professional boasting over 17 years of industry experience. As the CEO and [...]
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This session explores how automation and orchestration are reshaping AI governance—enabling real-time compliance, embedded controls, and continuous oversight. Tech and security leaders will gain insights on enforcing guardrails at scale, ensuring traceability, and building governance into the AI fabric without slowing innovation.
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As AI transforms how businesses operate, it’s also redefining the identity threat landscape. Many organisations are still grappling with how to effectively manage human identities and now face the added challenge of growing machine identities, which already outnumber human ones by 46 to 1 and are projected to surpass 45 billion by the end of 2025.
This explosion of access across cloud platforms is dramatically expanding the attack surface. Threat actors are taking advantage, using AI to exploit gaps in visibility and privilege at speed and scale.
For security leaders, identity has become the new perimeter and securing it means protecting everything: people, systems, and applications. But how do you manage that at scale while maintaining efficiency?
This executive roundtable will explore:
Join senior security leaders to unpack the realities of managing identity risk in a cloud-first, AI-driven world.
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With over three decades of experience across local, national, and international IT landscapes, Dennis leads Rimini Street’s Asia-Pacific team [...]
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In today's interconnected world, ransomware attacks are no longer a matter of "if" but "when." Businesses need solutions that not only safeguard their critical assets but also reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Join Rubrik as we delve into the critical need for a modern cyber resilience strategy.
Simplify. This session will break down the anatomy of a ransomware attack, exposing the vulnerabilities that legacy backup solutions simply can't address. We'll explore why traditional backups are no longer enough to guarantee recovery in the face of sophisticated cyber threats. By consolidating, simplifying and automating data protection, you can dramatically reduce the total cost of ownership.
Connect. Discover how Rubrik's platform empowers you to simplify your data management, connect your critical systems, and ultimately protect your business from the devastating impact of a cyber incident. And in a world where data is increasingly moving to the cloud, ensure your cloud data is protected and managed as seamlessly as on-premises data.
Protect. Learn how to achieve true cyber resilience and ensure business continuity, even in the face of a successful attack.
Ask yourself…
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A sales leader who can lead high performing sales teams through applying strong commercial, customer and people management skills. Have built a [...]
Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday business operations. This session will discuss how CIOs can harness AI to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational efficiency. Through real-world examples and strategic insights, we'll examine the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, providing a roadmap for successful implementation.
Key Takeaways:
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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) must leverage technology to drive innovation, agility, and growth. This topic explores the essential tools, frameworks, and cultural shifts CIOs need to bridge the gap between vision and execution, ensuring effective leadership and delivering business value.
Key Takeaways:
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Stephanie has a background in technology leadership, consulting, project management, and marketing across various industries. She's passionate [...]
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Modern CIOs are turning to the powerful combination of AI and low-code to lead enterprise innovation.
This session explores the key factors driving this trend and how AI powered low-code empowers IT leaders to deliver faster business outcomes. We will also discuss a play-book that CIOs can adapt to drive this change.
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Bharath heads the Customer Experience & Marketing initiatives of Zoho's low code platform, Zoho Creator, and has over 15 years of experience [...]
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Organisations in Australia are facing an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape, with cyber attacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent. Join us for an insightful discussion hosted by Rubrik, featuring experts from the finance, healthcare, and education sectors. Our panel will delve into the complexities of regulatory compliance in data protection and security, offering practical advice and strategies to help organisations from various industries prepare for and navigate the various regulatory landscapes. We will discuss how to build a robust regulatory preparedness plan that not only meets compliance requirements but also enhances overall data security and resilience.
Key Takeaways:
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Scott has over 15+ years working within the Infrastructure and Security Software space, initially starting out in executive recruitment and then [...]
Explore how AI, particularly generative AI, is transforming digital business and driving growth, highlighted through Kogan’s journey in advancing customer interactions with data and AI.
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Goran Stefkovski is a leading technologist and business leader, serving as the Chief Technology Officer of the Kogan.com, one of Australia’s [...]
As sustainability becomes a critical priority for businesses globally, CIOs are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in integrating sustainable practices into their IT strategies. This session will explore how technology can drive environmental responsibility, reduce carbon footprints, and contribute to corporate sustainability goals while enhancing operational efficiency. Key Takeaways:
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As technological advancements like quantum computing, 5G, and advanced AI become mainstream, the role of the CIO is rapidly evolving from managing IT operations to driving business strategy and innovation. This future-focused session will explore how CIOs can prepare for and harness these cutting-edge technologies to transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and build competitive advantage. Attendees will gain insights into what the "next-gen CIO" role will entail and how to position themselves at the forefront of technological leadership. Key Takeaways:
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In today's fast-paced and ever-changing technological landscape, CIOs are faced with unprecedented challenges. This panel discussion will explore the role of CIOs in navigating times of disruption, including how to lead through change, manage risk, and drive innovation. Our panel of experienced CIOs will share their insights and experiences on how to effectively lead IT teams, make strategic decisions, and drive business growth in the face of uncertainty.
Key Takeaways:
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Data science leader with 18 years direct experience in machine learning, prediction, databases, analytics, and AI. Proven experience in building [...]
Mary-Beth Hosking is a pragmatic and seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in organizational transformations and is currently the [...]
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Mary-Beth Hosking is a pragmatic and seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in organizational transformations and is currently the [...]
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We invite only the leading international and local experts to provide sessions on site, this allows for attendees to be taught by front-line executives that compress years of meaningful experience into a systematic, well organised learning program.
Keeping in line with the main goal of the event in achieving new relationships, we provide a huge amount of networking opportunities for attendees through breakfast, luncheons, cocktails and informal introductions.
Buyers and sellers can engage with one another onsite in a series of prearranged business meetings. These provide both parties with a great opportunity to build new relationships by interacting face-to-face.
Being able to experience different sessions is what makes this event unique; whether you are looking to attend an interactive workshop, roundtable, 1-1 meeting or panel discussion.
Interacting face-to-face is still one of the most effective ways to do business. During lunch hour you will have the opportunity to do just that in a very relaxed atmosphere.
The summit is personalised for YOU, this means that what is important to your business is important to us. We create personalised itineraries around sessions you want to attend, allowing for your time to be spent wisely while out of the office.
Should you wish to attend this years upcoming 20th Australian CIO Leaders Summit on the 27th of May 2025, at Sheraton Grand in Sydney, please purchase your tickets below
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Some pictures from previous events.
Frank De Sa, Chief Information Officer, Just Group Limited The presentation was based around “Attitude, Language & Approach – Keys to […]
Panellists: Amanda Bennie, Head of Technology, Cbus Property John Tait, Head of Technology, T2 Tea SAR Raheem, APAC Region Manager, Security & […]
Jason Mantell, Director of Sales Engineering APAC, Cloudian Jason spoke about how Cloudian’s data immutability goes beyond protections […]
Damien Lewis, Sales Manager, ExtraHop A quantitative risk assessment is great for getting really precise about the potential financial impact, […]
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