Brian Stafford

President & CEO

Welcome remarks from Diligent President & CEO, Brian Stafford

Andrew Amos

Regional Vice President, Diligent

Kendra Ross

Founder & Director, We Heart Cyber, Infometrics

Edward Farrell

CEO, Mercury Information Security Services

Kieran Seed

Head of Content - Global, LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance.

Shannon Sedgwick

Partner, Cybersecurity, Minter Ellison

Jihad Zein

Head of GRC, Technology, Toll Group

Explore key trends and threats in the global cyber landscape amid geopolitical volatility. Discover how AI can act as a force multiplier for cyber defenses and Australia’s 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at building resilience and global leadership in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:

• Develop proactive strategies to adapt your cybersecurity approach to counter evolving threats

• Implement AI-driven tools and solutions to enhance threat detection

• Take actionable steps to align with Australia's 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy by adopting innovative practices

Dusk Lim

Director, Sales (Asia), Diligent

Colin Low

Global Independent Director; Former Chairman of the Board

Sarah McAvoy

Founder & CEO, CyberUnlocked

Kisso Diall

General Manager, APAC Sales, BitSight

Guillaume Noé

Head of Cyber Resilience, Queensland Government

Discover the critical role of board directors and senior management in strengthening cyber defenses. Learn best practices for fostering a strong cybersecurity culture, navigate the intersection of AI, privacy, and security, and understand directors' evolving responsibilities in the digital age.

Key Takeaways:

• Empower board directors and senior management to lead cybersecurity initiatives that safeguard organizational resilience and strategic priorities.

• Foster a culture of cybersecurity excellence by driving awareness, accountability, and proactive practices at every level of the organization.

• Address the challenges of AI, privacy, and security to adapt to evolving threats and maintain compliance in a rapidly transforming digital landscape.

Anna Koleth

Head of Product Marketing, APAC, Diligent

Somya Agarwal

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Fractal Analytics

Kay Pang

Head of Legal, APAC, Aveva

Cheng Lim

Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

Dive into the challenges of cross-jurisdictional compliance in a digitally interconnected world. Explore the importance of cyber resilience in enhancing sovereign capabilities, the pivotal role of General Counsel in addressing rising cyber threats, and how evolving AI, privacy, and cybersecurity laws shape corporate governance and operational resilience across regions.

Key Takeaways:

• Strengthen your organization’s ability to navigate complex global cybersecurity and privacy laws

• Collaborate across teams to fortify sovereign capabilities and protect critical assets against rising threats

• Stay ahead of evolving regulations to ensure operational resilience and legal compliance in the digital age

Rohit Nayak

Principal Solution Designer, APAC Region, Diligent

Victor Bibescu

Head of Cyber, APAC, Infosys Consulting

Thomas Griffiths

Senior Product Manager, TrendMicro

Mohd Hanapi

Head of Group ICT, Petra Energy

Explore how technology can drive cyber resilience and transform risk into opportunity through transparency and trust. Discover strategies for improving operational efficiency in reporting, along with approaches to risk data aggregation, qualification, and scenario planning for sustainable growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Leverage transparency and trust to turn cyber risks into drivers of innovation and growth

• Adopt technologies to improve operational efficiency and simplify reporting processes

• Implement robust strategies for aggregating, qualifying, and analyzing risk data

Brian Stafford

President & CEO

Final remarks from Diligent President & CEO, Brian Stafford