ITN Security Breakfast Syd 20261125

Following successful events in Brisbane and Melbourne, the State of Security Breakfast Roadshow is coming to Sydney to explore the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

The Sydney breakfast will uncover key findings from the State of Security report bringing together senior security and technology leaders for an engaging morning of panel discussions, fireside chats and audience discussion.

Hear from senior technology and security executives, alongside sponsor representatives, as they share their perspectives on the challenges, trends and priorities shaping the cybersecurity landscape.

7:45am	Arrival, networking & breakfast Join Australia's leading data, AI and technology executives for breakfast and networking before the formal program begins. Connect with peers, industry leaders and solution providers while discussing the trends shaping the future of enterprise AI.
8:30am	Welcome note, iTnews Velvet-Belle Templeman, Publishing Director, iTnews, opens the event with an overview of the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping Australia's rapidly evolving data and AI landscape.
8:40am	Panel 1 - Scaling AI As organisations move beyond experimentation, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI but how to scale it effectively. This discussion will explore the strategies, governance frameworks and operational considerations required to deploy AI initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
9:00am	Audience Discussion An interactive session where attendees can share experiences, discuss common challenges and engage directly with industry peers on the realities of scaling AI across the enterprise.
9:15am	Panel 2 - Agentic AI Agentic AI is rapidly emerging as the next frontier of enterprise innovation. This panel will examine how autonomous AI agents are transforming workflows, decision-making and operational efficiency, while exploring the opportunities and risks associated with enterprise adoption.
9:35am	Audience discussion Join the conversation as attendees discuss the practical applications of Agentic AI, implementation challenges and the potential impact of autonomous systems on future business operations.
9:50am	Panel 3 - Data Sovereignty & Compliance As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are facing growing pressure to manage data securely while meeting evolving regulatory requirements. This discussion will explore data sovereignty, privacy obligations, governance frameworks and the compliance challenges shaping enterprise AI strategies.
10:10am	Audience discussion An open forum for attendees to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape, governance challenges and best practices for managing data responsibly in the age of AI.
10:25am	Closing remarks Velvet-Belle Templeman, Publishing Director, iTnews, wraps up the event by summarising the key themes and insights from the morning, highlighting the opportunities and actions organisations should consider as they advance their AI and data initiatives.
11:00am	Networking Drinks & Data Centre Tour Continue the conversation with fellow attendees, speakers and partners before the event concludes. Delegates are also invited to participate in a tour of the data centre.

7:45am	Arrival, networking & breakfast Start the morning with breakfast and informal networking with fellow security and technology leaders.
8:30am	Welcome address, iTnews An introduction to the State of Security Sydney breakfast and the key themes shaping the day.
8:40am	Panel 1 - Zero Trust Explore how organisations are approaching Zero Trust, from implementation challenges to building a security strategy around evolving threats.
9:00am	Audience Discussion Join the conversation and share your perspectives on the issues raised during the panel.
9:15am	Panel 2 - Data Security & AI Governance Examine the growing intersection of data security and AI, including governance, risk and the challenges of securing AI adoption.
9:35am	Audience discussion Put your questions to the panel and continue the discussion around data security and AI governance.
9:50am	Panel 3 - Centralising Security Information Discuss how organisations are bringing security information together to improve visibility, strengthen decision-making and respond more effectively to threats.
10:10am	Audience discussion Continue the conversation with questions and perspectives from across the room.
10:25am	Closing remarks Wrap up the morning with key takeaways from the discussions.
11:00am	Networking and finish Continue conversations and connect with fellow security and technology leaders.

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