- Wednesday 16th October 2024, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney CBD -
The iTnews Benchmark Awards have been celebrating Australian IT leaders from across the country for over a decade.
This year for the first time we will be launching the inaugural Benchmark Awards: Security, a conference and awards program celebrating leadership in cyber security from a cross section of Australian business.
CISO, CSOs and senior cyber security leaders will be awarded for their leadership in both the security team and across the business in driving effective cyber programs.
iTnews Benchmark Awards: Security 2024
- Award categories -
Government
Healthcare
Finance
Retail
NFP
Telecommunications
Industrial
Education
Energy
Security Leader of the year
Who Judges the Awards?
Finalists in each category are chosen by the iTnews award-winning editorial team and expert advisors. Event sponsors have no involvement whatsoever in the judging process.
The awards finalists are selected on the following criteria:
Execution and stakeholder buy-in of security strategy
Secure, practical and frictionless experience for customers or end-users
Innovation and new ground forged
Challenges overcome in last 12 months
Utilisation of resources including talent
Approach to people management and culture fostered in the team and in the broader organisation
Timeline & Format
The 2024 Benchmark Security program provides extensive networking opportunities including a conference session where finalists can share their success stories, leverage learnings and uncover insights from their peers, while sponsors lead and facilitate group discussions with their attendees:
1VIP roundtable lunch from 1pm - 3pm
2All finalists are invited to afternoon conference session starting at 3:30pm
3A premium networking session commences at 5:30pm ahead of the Awards ceremony
4Winners will be announced at an awards evening gala dinner, with imagery and content from the evening posted on the iTnews website post-event.
June 2024 - August 2024
Entries open
August 2024 - September 2024
Judging period
September 2024
Finalists announced
October 16th 2024
Sponsor / finalists VIP roundtables, conference and awards gala dinner (125 attendees)
October 2024
Post-event content is promoted through the iTnews website.
Venue -Shangri-La Hotel, Grand Ballroom, The Rocks Sydney
Sponsor Packages
Time
Activity
VIP
Premium
Award Only
$40,000
$25,000
$15,000
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Exclusive VIP Security Leaders Roundtable lunch at 5-star venue in Sydney CBD Includes • 6 x senior security executives including award delegates to be seated at sponsor's roundtable event. • 2 sponsor reps to attend.
Included
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Event Conference – Security Strategy Sessions Includes • Hosting of networking table discussions during content sessions around on-stage topics. • 6 x security leaders (3 companies) to be seated at sponsor's table. • On-stage speaking opportunity in panel or fireside chat.
Included
Included
5:30pm – 7pm
Exclusive Networking Drinks Includes • Access to networking activity with award finalists. • Photographs to be taken at press event.
Included
Included
7pm – 10:00pm
iTnews Security Leadership Awards Includes • Host table at Awards gala dinner. • Minimum of 6 x security finalists and 2 x reps on sponsor table. • Sponsor to announce category winner. • Sponsor logo and branding to be present throughout the event and media collateral.
Included
Included
Included
Post Event
Lead Generation • Sponsor to receive business card details of 50 Attendees. Digital Branding • 100% SOV sponsorship of iTnews Security section for 2 week period.
Included
Included
Included
iTnews TV Sponsor Package
Exclusive Sponsor of the iTnews TV Media Zone
Maximise your brand exposure by becoming the exclusive sponsor of the iTnews TV Media Zone.
Located in a prime, high-traffic area on the conference and awards floor, this vibrant space provides the perfect setting for capturing dynamic interviews and interactions. The zone also features a dedicated networking area, where CISOs from Australia’s largest organisations will gather before their interviews, offering a unique opportunity to engage with key industry leaders.
2-3 x Individual video interviews – includes3 on-camera questions each. Final output 1 - 3 minute video.
Production: Each video to be edited and produced for social distribution.
Distribution: Videos will be released and distributed on iTnews, LinkedIn and partner content hub.
Investment: $20,000 + GST
iTnews TV Media Interviews
1 x individual interview - 3 on-camera questions each. Final output 3 - 5 minute video.
Production: Each video to be edited and produced for social distribution.
Distribution: Video will be released and distributed on iTnews, LinkedIn and partner content hub.
Investment: $5,000 + GST
Securing Diversity Roundtable
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, a strong and diverse cybersecurity workforce is critical to safeguarding organisations against increasingly sophisticated threats. However, gender diversity remains a significant challenge in the security industry.
This roundtable will explore how to attract and retain diverse talent, and bring more women into cyber security leadership roles. The discussion will also highlight the crucial roles men play as allies and advocates in creating a diverse pipeline of security talent.
By focusing on practical strategies and actionable insights, the Securing Diversity discussion aims to foster a more inclusive cybersecurity field where gender and intersectional diversity is not only embraced but seen as a key strength in building stronger defenses for the future.
Roundtable Format:
2.5 hour event including food and drinks
Editorial facilitation of roundtable discussion
Key challenges and opportunities each delegate faces
Workshopping actionable outcomes to generate real world solutions
Chatham House Rules
Sponsor Inclusions
Reduced price roundtable in order to champion diversity in the tech industry.
Hosted at the Shangri-La before the Benchmark Conference and Awards
Recruitment of 10 delegates including Benchmark Security Finalists.
Also present: 2 x Sponsor executives and 1 Senior Editorial representative
Photographer to be present at event
Photo gallery on main carousel of iTnews for 1 week post event
Investment: $10,000 + GST
Contacts
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