Creating A Secure, Digital Border That Streamlines Travel, Trade, And Safeguards Against Threats
25th February 2025
| QT Canberra, Australia
Main Conference: Tuesday, 25th February 2025
8:45 am - 8:50 am
Event Director’s Opening Remarks
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard -
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign Borders,
Royal Australian Navy
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign BordersRoyal Australian Navy
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Keynote Presentation: Increasing domain awareness of the EEZ
Commodore Troy Van Tienhoven -
Chief of Operations,
Australian Border Force
- Evolving Threat Landscape: Understand how emerging threats and global dynamics reshaping border security priorities are
- Cutting-Edge Solutions: Discover the latest technological advancements driving innovation in border control
- Strategic Insights: Gain valuable perspectives on integrating new technologies to enhance security and efficiency at borders.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Leveraging A Family of Advanced Technologies To Secure The Border
Galit Sevish -
Director, Airborne Radars,
ELTA Systems Ltd
Roy Tsory - Senior System Engineer – Airborne Radar Division,, ELTA Systems Ltd
ELTA Systems, a leading provider of radar and special mission solutions, will discuss advancements in maritime aerial reconnaissance. The presentation will explore innovative approaches that integrate sensor-aircraft optimisation and advanced analytics tools to enhance wide-area coverage, improve target detection, and strengthen situational awareness both in the air and on the ground
Sponsored by: IAI
10:00 am - 10:30 am
The Roadmap to Digital Transformation
Matt Jones -
Assistant Secretary - Traveller, Cargo and Trade Systems,
Department of Home Affairs
Australia’s economic prosperity relies on the experience of travellers and businesses at our borders. How easily can businesses trade internationally? How seamless is the experience of genuine travellers entering Australia? In a globally connected environment, with increasing demand and volume of trade and travel, Australia stands to gain great economic and social benefits from improving the experiences of our customers. The Department of Home Affairs is harnessing opportunities to streamline processes, offer simpler digital services and seamless connectivity. This session will discuss the efforts of Home Affairs to respond, change and adapt our approach to technology in order to harness these opportunities.
Matt Jones
Assistant Secretary - Traveller, Cargo and Trade SystemsDepartment of Home Affairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Morning Break and Networking
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Transnational Serious Organised Crime (TSOC) Threat Landscape and Tech Opportunities
Hans Koenderink -
Assistant Commissioner Crime Command,
Australian Federal Police
- TSOC impacting Australia and associated threat vectors
- Importance of private & public partnerships to exploit opportunities
- Big data analysis/communications/encryption
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Intelligence Sharing Amongst Agencies To Tackle Emerging Threats
Jennifer Hurst -
Executive Director Intelligence Operations Division,
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
- Data fusion
- Intelligence gathering
- Enhancing information sharing and interoperability amongst partners
Jennifer Hurst
Executive Director Intelligence Operations DivisionAustralian Criminal Intelligence Commission
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Preparing Australia’s Borders for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Tracey Gosling -
Vice President, APAC,
Dataminr
- What advanced technologies can ensure a seamless and secure entry process for the diverse traveller population attending the 2032 Brisbane Olympics?
- How can Australia address key challenges such as managing diverse populations, mitigating misinformation, and preparing for emergency situations?
- What lessons from past global events, like the London 2012 or Tokyo 2020 Olympics, can inform Australia’s border technology strategy for a world-class experience in 2032?
Sponsored by: Dataminr
Tracey Gosling
Vice President, APACDataminr
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Combating The Infiltration of Criminals In The Maritime Supply Chain And The Technology Used In These Operations
Bjorn Roberts -
Commander, Technical Support to Operations,
Australian Border Force
- The threat of criminals in supply chains
- The use of emerging technology such as AI/ML to analysis cargo
- International partnership and intelligence sharing
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Afternoon Tea and Networking
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Securing Australia's Cargo: Adapting to Rising Trade Volumes and Evolving Threats
Hans Koenderink -
Assistant Commissioner Crime Command,
Australian Federal Police
Bjorn Roberts - Commander, Technical Support to Operations, Australian Border Force
- How can Australia’s cargo industry adapt to the rising volume of trade while ensuring robust risk management and threat detection at the border?
- What role can advanced technologies and international best practices play in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of border inspection processes for air cargo?
- With the increasing threat of malicious insiders within cargo environments, what strategies can be implemented to protect the supply chain from exploitation by organized crime groups?
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
How to think about the future of borders?
Owen Cooper -
Senior Advisor - Futures Hub,,
ANU National Security College
- Why we should be wary of forecasting the future - including predictions of future technologies.
- A better alternative to predictions: a proven, practical framework for decision making for uncertain futures
3:30 pm - 4:10 pm
Future Scenarios Workshop: Shaping Border Strategies in a Changing World
Owen Cooper -
Senior Advisor - Futures Hub,,
ANU National Security College
This session is an engaging, hands-on activity designed to challenge participants to think critically about the future of border management. By working collaboratively, participants will explore the impact of emerging trends and external developments on Border Enforcement, Transnational Threats, Trade, and Travel. The activity aims to foster creative problem-solving, strategic foresight, and innovative thinking.
4:10 pm - 4:15 pm
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks:
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard -
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign Borders,
Royal Australian Navy
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign BordersRoyal Australian Navy
