Join us at the 18th CISO Leaders Australia Summit Step into a high-impact gathering of Cybersecurity and Technology
decision-makers, where you’ll gain new perspectives, discuss
compliance strategies, and build valuable industry connections
2nd September 2026, Sofitel, Melbourne View Agenda Become A Partner

Join us at the 18th CISO Leaders
Australia Summit

Step into a high-impact gathering of Cybersecurity and Technology decision-makers, where you'll gain new perspectives, discuss compliance strategies, and build valuable industry connections.
2nd September 2026, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Join Us For This Premier Gathering of Cybersecurity Leaders From Across Victoria

The 18th CISO Leaders Summit will return to Melbourne on September 2nd, 2026, at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, bringing together over 200 of the state's leading cybersecurity and Technology executives.

This year's theme 'Securing the Intelligent Enterprise through Resilience, Foresight & Real Time Defence,' will be explored through a dynamic mix of keynotes, panel discussions, debates and interactive sessions led by some of the industry’s most respected voices.

With a flexible agenda structure, delegates can customise their summit experience,  choosing sessions that align closely with their current priorities and challenges, ensuring every moment away from the office delivers maximum value.

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6 WAYS THIS SUMMIT WILL ELEVATE YOUR CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY

  • Hear from the Industry’s Most Influential Security Leaders

    Gain direct insights from top IT Security executives across the country through dynamic keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions designed to challenge thinking and inspire action.

  • Stay Ahead of Emerging Risks and Regulatory Trends

    Access exclusive, localised research presented by Focus Network analysts, crafted to help you proactively navigate evolving regulations, mitigate risk, and drive improved security outcomes.

  • Connect with Over 200 Senior IT Security and Technology Leaders

    Network with a curated audience of like-minded security leaders facing the same challenges, allowing you to exchange strategies and build meaningful relationships that last beyond the event.

  • Discover Tailored Solutions Through Pre-Arranged 1:1 Meetings

    Engage in private, focused discussions with leading solution providers offering innovations aligned to your organisation’s current and future security needs.

  • Accelerate Your Strategy in a Distraction-Free Environment

    Step away from the day-to-day grind to focus on strategic thinking, new technologies, and transformative ideas—all under one roof and in a format built for senior leaders.

  • Benchmark Against the Nation's Most Resilient Cyber Strategies

    Learn how leading enterprises are building resilient, future ready cybersecurity programs by benchmarking against case studies and transformation stories from peers across industry.  Walk away with proven frameworks to implement in your own environment.

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WHAT IS ON THE AGENDA IN 2025

  • Driving a Culture of Cybersecurity

    The commitment of boards and executive leadership is critical to embedding a strong cybersecurity culture, shaping investment priorities, setting accountability, and sustaining long term resilience across the organisation.

  • Cybersecurity Messaging That Resonates

    Strategies to align security awareness and risk communication with employee values and business goals to drive real behavioural change and improve security posture.

  • Cybersecurity and ESG Integration

    Exploring how cybersecurity aligns with broader ESG goals, particularly in areas such as data privacy, governance, and ethical tech use to meet investor and regulatory expectations.

  • Addressing Cyber Fatigue and Human Risk

    Identifying and managing user burnout, alert fatigue, and risky behaviour to strengthen human resilience in your cyber defence strategy.

  • Developing Cyber Accountability Frameworks

    Gain practical insights into building organisation wide accountability models that define ownership, reporting, and measurable outcomes across the cybersecurity function.

  • Aligning Cyber Goals Across Departments

    Tactics to build cross functional strategies that ensure IT, security, risk, and compliance teams are aligned to the business's broader digital and operational objectives.

  • Compliance in a Digitally Regulated World

    Keeping pace with evolving Australian and global cybersecurity regulations and using automation and frameworks to manage compliance more efficiently.

  • Harnessing AI and Automation for Security Awareness

    Leveraging AI, automation, and behavioural analytics to deliver timely, relevant cybersecurity training and communication across the workforce.

  • Continuous Improvement in Security Policies

    How real time threat intelligence and performance data are shaping more agile, adaptive, and effective cybersecurity policy management.

  • The CISO's Role in Business Strategy

    Positioning cybersecurity as a core business enabler by embedding security leadership into strategic planning, innovation, and risk management at the highest levels.

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PURCHASE TICKETS

Should you wish to attend this years upcoming 18th Australian CISO Leaders Summit on the 2nd of September 2026 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, please purchase your tickets below

1 Ticket

$1990

  • Access to onsite mobile APP
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Access to all presentation sessions
    and roundtable discussions
  • Access to all presentation
    slides and photos
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Group Ticket (2 - 4)

$1790

  • Access to onsite mobile APP
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Access to all presentation sessions
    and roundtable discussions
  • Access to all presentation
    slides and photos
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GROUP TICKETS (5+)

$1500

  • Access to onsite mobile APP
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Access to all presentation sessions
    and roundtable discussions
  • Access to all presentation
    slides and photos
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Fast-Track Your Insights and Forge Meaningful Connections

Interact and engage with some of the strongest and most powerful brands from across Australia.

“Was a fantastic event to be part of us both a speaker and attendee. I was able to form new relationships with a range of my peers and learnt a lot from a number of the other presenters. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this unique group.”

 

DOMINOS – CISO

'Summit was well organised, great speaker program! Focus Network staff were friendly, polite and welcoming. Good ambience, location was excellent and in the heart of the city for transportation. The facilities, food and beverages were also excellent.'

 

CATCH GROUP – HEAD OF CYBERSECURITY

“Summit was well organised, great speaker program! Focus Network  staff were friendly, polite and welcoming. Good ambience, location was excellent and in the heart of the city for transportation. The facilities, food and beverages were also excellent.”

 

OPTUS – GM IT

“The presenters and topics were much better than any other security events I've attended this year. The Focus Network staff were very helpful and the event was very well organised, can't wait to be invite back next year.”

 

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