Enhancing National Resilience Amidst Evolving
Security Threats by Leveraging Strategy, Technology & People
November 13 - 14, 2024
| Steve Waugh Room at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, NSW
Conference Day One
Day One | Secure Australia
8:15 am - 8:50 am
Secure Australia Registration and Coffee
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chair's Opening Remarks
9:00 am - 9:30 am
US Indo-Pacific Regional Capacity Building
Commodore Jonathan Lett -
Deputy Director (Policy) J5 Directorate Strategic Policy and Plans,
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Building a Resilient and Interconnected Indo-Pacific through Regional Security Cooperation
Leveraging U.S. Strategy, Technology, People and Relationships to build capacity in the Indo-Pacific.
Commodore Jonathan Lett
Deputy Director (Policy) J5 Directorate Strategic Policy and PlansU.S. Indo-Pacific Command
8:55 am - 9:00 am
Secure Australia Opening Remarks
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator
ยท Spearheading the Development and Integration of Cutting-Edge Technologies: Leading efforts to innovate and incorporate advanced technologies, ensuring a strategic advantage
ยท Accelerating Technological Adoption in Defence Operations: Fast-tracking the implementation of new technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and readiness
ยท Cultivating Industry Collaboration for Technological Superiority: Building strong partnerships with industry leaders to drive the rapid adoption and integration of innovative defence solutions.
ยท Advancing Strategic Indo-Pacific Capabilities: Developing and deploying targeted capabilities to address evolving security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, reinforcing Australia's role in regional stability and defence.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Coffee And Networking Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
French Armed Forces in New Caledonia
Commander Sophie Cabanes -
Head of Law Enforcement at Sea, New Caledonia Maritime Zone,
French Armed Forces
Commander Sophie Cabanes
Head of Law Enforcement at Sea, New Caledonia Maritime ZoneFrench Armed Forces
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Civil Maritime Security Concerns
Rear Admiral Brett Sonter -
Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign Borders,
Australian Border Force
Rear Admiral Brett Sonter
Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign BordersAustralian Border Force
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch and Networking
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Emerging Trends and Challenges in The Foreign Interference Landscape
Dr. Craig Clothier -
Director - Counter Foreign Interference Partnerships NSW, Counter Foreign Interf,
Department of Home Affairs
Dr. Craig Clothier
Director - Counter Foreign Interference Partnerships NSW, Counter Foreign InterfDepartment of Home Affairs
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Fusing Data for Maritime Dominance: Enhancing EEZ Security Through Integrated Intelligence
Commander Sophie Cabanes -
Head of Law Enforcement at Sea, New Caledonia Maritime Zone,
French Armed Forces
Commodore Jonathan Lett - Deputy Director (Policy) J5 Directorate Strategic Policy and Plans, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Rear Admiral Brett Sonter - Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign Borders, Australian Border Force
Andrew Dowse - Director, RAND Australia
Commander Sophie Cabanes
Head of Law Enforcement at Sea, New Caledonia Maritime ZoneFrench Armed Forces
Commodore Jonathan Lett
Deputy Director (Policy) J5 Directorate Strategic Policy and PlansU.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Rear Admiral Brett Sonter
Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign BordersAustralian Border Force
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Afternoon Tea and Networking
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Strengthening National Security: Space, Intelligence and Cyber Technologies
Andrew Seedhouse -
Chief of Space, Intelligence, National Security and Cyber Division,
Defence Science and Technology Group
Andrew Seedhouse
Chief of Space, Intelligence, National Security and Cyber DivisionDefence Science and Technology Group
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Safeguarding our Frontiers Through Cyber Security
Chui Yong -
Assistant Secretary Cyber Security & Desktop Services,
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Andrew Seedhouse - Chief of Space, Intelligence, National Security and Cyber Division, Defence Science and Technology Group
Andrew Dowse - Director, RAND Australia
Radi Kovacevic - A/g Group Manager Technology and Major Capability Group, Department of Home Affairs
How can synergy among government agencies, industry, and cybersecurity experts enhance detection and mitigation of digital infrastructure vulnerabilities?
What strategies can improve recruitment, training, and retention in cybersecurity?
What security threats does the transition to net zero pose for critical infrastructure?
How are organisations tackling vulnerabilities from emerging and smart technologies?
Chui Yong
Assistant Secretary Cyber Security & Desktop ServicesDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Andrew Seedhouse
Chief of Space, Intelligence, National Security and Cyber DivisionDefence Science and Technology Group
Radi Kovacevic
A/g Group Manager Technology and Major Capability GroupDepartment of Home Affairs
