Melbourne CIO Community
Inner Circle
20 March 2025 | The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne
20 March 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne
Collaborate with your peers
Join Melbourne's top CIOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Building a resilient cybersecurity culture in the age of AI
Driving innovation through AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions and strategies
Melbourne CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Tracey Evans
Virtus Health
CTO
Martha O'Sullivan
VMCH
CIO
Agenda
20 March 2025
16:30 - 17:30 Executive Networking Reception
17:30 - 18:30 Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Evolving Threats
Kelly Taylor
Director, Partners and Alliance
Thales Cyber Solutions
Frank De Sa
CIO
Premier Retail
Idris Shamsi
CIO
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)
Suma Shivalingaiah
CIO
Eastern Health
Jason Thunder
CTO, Language Testing
IDP Education Australia
John Ellis
Global Head of Security Trust & Influence
QBE Insurance Group Ltd
Fiona Caldwell
CIO
Estia Health
Shannon Lorimer
CISO
KPMG Australia
Varun Acharya
CISO
Healthscope Limited
Lukasz Gogolkiewicz
Head of Cybersecurity
Accent Group
Unprecedented AI advancements present both uncharted opportunities and complex challenges for organisations. With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity remains top of mind as a critical priority. CIOs and CISOs are tasked with defending against AI-powered cyberattacks and finding ways to leverage emerging technologies to bolster their organisations’ cybersecurity defenses. By effectively incorporating AI into cybersecurity frameworks, organisations can protect critical assets and data while allowing for innovation in a secure environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategic approaches to continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organisation.
- How are organisations evolving to better combat the evolving threats and increased number of attacks due to AI? How are CIOs and CISOs leveraging AI to improve incident response?
- How can CIOs and CISOs better communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the business about developing proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
- What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organisation?
- How can organisations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI and what role do CIOs and CISOs play in this transformation?
18:30 - 19:00 Networking Break
19:00 - 20:15 Summary Discussion & Dinner
20:15 - 21:00 Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Melbourne CIO Community Inner Circle.
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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Please note: Accommodation must be booked before Thursday 20th February and the discounted conference room rate is only valid on Thursday 20th March. You may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Full cancellation fee will apply if booking is cancelled after 11:59pm on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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