Enhancing National Resilience Amidst Evolving
Security Threats by Leveraging Strategy, Technology & People
November 12 - 14, 2024
| Steve Waugh Room at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, NSW
Conference Day Two
Day Two | Secure Australia
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks
9:00 am - 9:30 am
International Guest Speaker:
Colin Tan -
Assistant Chief Executive (Programmes),
Home Team Science & Technology Agency
9:30 am - 10:00 am
The Roadmap To Digital Transformation
Embracing the transformative influence of technology
Mapping and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Strategising proactive measures for Australia to prepare and adapt to the forthcoming technological evolution in security practices
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Adapting to the Digitalised World
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Panel Discussion: Digitalisation in National Security Agencies
How are national security agencies leveraging advancements in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics, to enhance their capabilities in threat detection and response?
What are the primary challenges faced by national security agencies in implementing digitalisation initiatives, and how can these challenges be effectively addressed to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency?
In the context of digital transformation, how can national security agencies balance the need for robust cybersecurity measures with the imperative to maintain civil liberties and protect citizens' privacy?
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Morning Coffee And Networking Break
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Preparing Organisations In A Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous (VUCA) World - Now And For The Future
Kylie Rendina -
Assistant Commissioner ABF Workforce, Safety and Assurance,
Australian Border Force
Kylie Rendina
Assistant Commissioner ABF Workforce, Safety and AssuranceAustralian Border Force
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
International Guest Speaker: Building a Resilient Workforce in the CBP
Peter Jacquez -
Executive Director, Workforce Care Directorate,
US Customs and Border Protection
Peter Jacquez
Executive Director, Workforce Care DirectorateUS Customs and Border Protection
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch and Networking Break
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Integrating AI, Automaton and Data
Captain (N) Zoe Chadwick -
Director, Navy Transformation, MWDD,
Department of Defence
Seamlessly integrating AI, automation, and data analytics into operational frameworks for enhanced efficiency
Leveraging AI and automation to streamline processes and unlock insights from vast data sets, optimising operations
Harnessing the power of AI, automation, and data integration to drive innovation and achieve operational excellence
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Panel Discussion: People, Retention and Upskilling Within the Government
How is are government organisation ensuring they are recruiting the right people and maintain retention?
What strategies can be employed to effectively recruit essential skills to fill organisational gaps within government departments?
How can government agencies ensure the sustainability of a highly skilled workforce that can readily adapt to emerging capabilities?
