
The ANZ Cyber Summit Launches in Sydney on 15-16 September 2026
Following the success of our global IT and cyber security series of events, the ANZ Cyber Summit will launch in Sydney on 15-16 September 2026!
With Australia and New Zealand both grappling with an increasing threat landscape, we present an IT security event for all industries to discuss the most pressing questions around achieving cyber resilience. Inviting together 100+ like-minded, senior IT security stakeholders from ANZ’s largest and most important organisations, key discussions include Geopolitical Risk, AI Governance and Building a Culture of Cyber Security.
To see our key topics in full, check out the event overview or quick-view agenda.
Attend to connect with peers, learn, and collaborate on building secure IT systems now and in the future.
Deepthi Nair
Director, Cyber Security & Information Management
Yooralla
Nikita Newell
CISO
Lendlease
Jess Thomas
Assistant Director | Cyber Security Engagement NSW/ACT
National Office of Cyber Security, Australian Department of Home Affairs
Dr. Tom Gao
Chief Technology and Digital Services Officer
City of Sydney
Adam Byrne
Group CSO
The Adecco Group
Adrian Kazias
Senior Manager, Cyber Defence & Resilience
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Gaurav Vikash
Head of Security and Risk – APAC
Axon
Marco Figueroa
Senior Manager, Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance,
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Amritha Shetty
Senior Manager – Technology & Cyber Security Governance Risk & Compliance
QBE Insurance Limited
John Ellis
Global Head of Security Trust & Influence
QBE Insurance Limited
Faz Rahman
Head of Information Security
NOW Finance
Aaron McKeown
CISO
NGM Group
Helge Janicke
Professor Cyber Security
Edith Cowan University – EDU
Eli Hirschauge
NZ Head of Information Security
ANZ
Deepthi Nair
Director, Cyber Security & Information Management
Yooralla
John Ellis
Global Head of Security Trust & Influence
QBE Insurance Limited
Derek Chen
Head of IT Governance & Information Security
Team Global Express
John Morcos
Head of Cyber Security Governance and Operations
Blackmores
Reece Appleton
Regional Director
Huntress Labs
Ewan Thomas
APJ Director – Field CTO
Okta









