Cybersecurity Conferences in Australia

Name: Ignite on Tour: Sydney 2026
Start: 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000000Z
Location: Australia

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Information Security in Australia

Australia is actively investing in its national cyber security research capabilities and has created several government-funded research institutes to foster greater collaboration between the public and private sectors of the country's industry. These research institutes are working on identifying, understanding, and combating different types of cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing, and identity theft.

Cybersecurity is an increasingly important defense measure that every organization needs to consider to protect their systems and data. In Australia, businesses, government agencies, and individuals are all turning to various forms of cybersecurity solutions to suit their needs and stay ahead of emerging threats.

Cybersecurity Events in Australia

To stay informed about what’s occurring in Australia’s cybersecurity landscape, organizations often attend Cybersecurity Conferences and Events such as Mesh Plus, AusCERT, and CyberCon, held throughout the year. These events provide a platform for members of the cybersecurity industry to come together and share best practices, discuss government policies and regulations, and provide networking opportunities.

In addition to events and conferences, government organizations are taking a proactive stance in promoting cybersecurity initiatives in Australia. The Australian Signals Directorate is the government agency responsible for leading the country's cybersecurity initiatives. They offer numerous resources and programs that guide both the public and private sectors about cybersecurity best practices and the latest threats targeting the region.

The Department of Cyber Security (DCS) also plays a key role in managing the cybersecurity landscape in Australia. It develops risk management strategies and plans that guide the various government and commercial organizations in protecting against threats.

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24th February 2026 | OpenText Summit: Sydney 2026

The OpenText Summit: Sydney 2026 is positioned as a forward-looking gathering for enterprise leaders who want to understand how AI powered knowledge workers and intelligent automation can reshape their operations. The event highlights how organisations are beginning to offload repetitive work, accelerate decision making, and strengthen compliance through new AI driven systems. It also explores how sovereign cloud capabilities support local data handling while enabling global scalability, which remains a major consideration for highly regulated sectors. Attendees can expect a mix of keynote discussions, practical demonstrations, and examples from real deployments that show how companies are improving efficiency without compromising security or governance.

Cybersecurity plays an important role in the conversations, as the summit addresses how content management, service operations, and digital workflows rely on secure architectures to function at scale. The program underscores the need for responsible AI design that protects sensitive information and supports long term operational resilience. Participants will gain insights into how OpenText tools can help unify data across departments, reduce risks associated with fragmented systems, and support a modern digital workforce where people and AI solutions collaborate effectively.

Physical • Free • Part of OpenText

24th February 2026 | COSAC APAC 2026

A yearly idea exchange, not for the faint hearted. COSAC is a face to face meet up where cybersecurity leaders present unique thought, and presenters are challenged with rigorous debate.

At COSAC all the nonsense is left behind; there are no vendor gauntlets, no sales pitches masquerading as information, and no egos.

It’s just smart people, inspiring speakers and a ton of passion. The kind of event you’ve always wanted, but didn’t know existed.

Physical • Paid • Part of COSAC

24th February 2026 | OpenText Summit Sydney 2026

OpenText Summit Sydney 2026 brings together business and technology leaders to explore how AI powered digital knowledge workers are reshaping the modern enterprise. The event focuses on agentic AI, intelligent automation, and secure information management, showing how organizations can reduce repetitive work while empowering people to focus on strategy, creativity, and innovation. Cybersecurity and compliance play a central role, with discussions on sovereign cloud models that keep data local while supporting global scale.

Through keynote sessions, real world case studies, and live demonstrations, attendees gain practical insight into building responsible AI systems that are secure, scalable, and trusted. The summit highlights how content management, cybersecurity, analytics, and DevOps come together through a unified information layer, helping organizations turn data into confident decisions and long term competitive advantage.

Physical • Paid • Part of OpenText

26th February 2026 | Malware and Reverse Engineering Conference 2026

The Malware and Reverse Engineering Conference 2026 will be hosted as part of the BSides Ballarat program and continues the strong community focus that attendees enjoyed at the 2024 edition. This event brings together reverse engineers, malware analysts, security researchers and technical professionals who want to explore real world findings in offensive and defensive analysis. Sessions will highlight practical approaches to reverse engineering, automated cyber operations, attribution techniques, incident response and threat intelligence. The conference is designed to be hands on, making it ideal for practitioners who want to sharpen their analytical and research skills.

MRE 2026 also serves as a bridge between academia, industry and government by offering a space where experts can share new discoveries and discuss how emerging threats impact critical infrastructure. With a dedicated venue at the Emerging Technologies Hub in Ballarat, the event provides focused learning and strong networking opportunities in a collaborative setting. It is a technical gathering built for professionals who want to understand malware behavior, strengthen defensive strategies and stay aligned with cutting edge research.

Physical • Paid • Part of Federation University Australia

3rd March 2026 | Ignite on Tour: Sydney 2026

Ignite on Tour 2026 brings together cybersecurity leaders and practitioners across multiple global cities for a one-day event focused on strategic security, threat intelligence, and the future of cyber defence. Each stop offers attendees insight into how evolving threats, AI and cloud-native challenges affect organizations today, and how a platform-driven security approach can reduce risk while giving teams the flexibility to adapt fast. The format centers on high-impact keynotes and vendor-led sessions rather than training, so participants hear real-world stories and forward-looking strategies from Palo Alto Networks and trusted experts.

This tour is relevant to professionals working in endpoint protection, cloud and network defence, identity management, and incident response. For decision makers it offers a chance to reassess risk posture, understand emerging technologies driving security, and network with peers facing similar challenges in different regional contexts.

Physical • Paid • Part of Palo Alto Networks