ISACA Sydney Conference 2026
About this Event
Join us on 6 August 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park for a landmark event as ISACA Sydney celebrates 50 years of leadership, contribution and impact across cyber security, privacy, audit, risk and governance.
This flagship conference will serve as an Oceania showcase, bringing together leading voices and practitioners from across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region. It reflects not only our legacy, but the responsibility we carry as digital trust becomes central to economic resilience, public confidence and organisational accountability.
As we mark five decades of enabling digital trust, this conference is focused firmly on what comes next. The conversations will move beyond theory to explore how leaders are governing AI, strengthening cyber resilience, advancing privacy accountability, modernising audit and assurance, and navigating risk in an increasingly complex environment.
What to Expect
- 8 CPE hours across a full-day program
- Multiple curated speaker streams
- Leading regional and national speakers
- Senior representation from across industry
- Practical insight for decision-makers, not just observers
- Networking with peers across cyber, privacy, audit, risk and governance
Conference Streams
Sessions will span key domains shaping digital trust today, including:
- Cyber Security and Resilience
- Privacy and Regulatory Accountability
- AI Governance and Responsible Innovation
- Audit and Assurance, including Automation
- Enterprise Risk and Governance
The program is designed to provide depth, relevance and actionable insight across disciplines.
Agenda and Speakers
The full agenda and confirmed speaker lineup will be released closer to the event date. Early registration is encouraged as this will be our largest conference to date and places are expected to fill quickly.
Please note that by purchasing a ticket, you are providing your consent for your registration details to be shared with event sponsors for event‑related purposes.
Agenda
Welcome to the ISACA Sydney 50th Anniversary Conference 2026
Info: “50 Years of Enabling Digital Trust - Leading What Comes Next.”
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Morning Coffee
Info: Fuel your morning with coffee, conversation, and connections as you meet professionals across the cyber, risk, and tech community.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks by the President Chirag Joshi, ISACA Sydney Chapter
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote Address
Host: Marie Patane
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker
Host: Raymond Schippers
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Coffee Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel Session: CISO Leadership
Host: Cody Kieltyka, Nivi Newar & Santanu Lodh
Info: Moderator: Vishwanath Nair
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel Session: Privacy and Assurance
Host: Moderator : Maryam Shoraka
Info: Panelist: Suzanne Murray, River Nygryn & David Berkelmans
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
AI-Driven Security Operations: Lessons from the Frontline -Workshop
Host: Chathura Abeydeera
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Session : SheLeads Tech
Host: Moderator : Natasha Passley
Info: Jo Stewart ,Vivienne Mutembwa & Garry Barnes
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
Panel Session : Artificial Intelligence
Host: Moderator : Sameer Pradhan
Info: Panelist: Tommy Kolega, Maria Zameer and Joseph Reddy & Ronald van Erven
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel Session: Space Cyber Security (SIG)
Host: Moderator : Chris Cubbage
Info: An Australian Guide to Space Cybersecurity: A Critical Infrastructure Industry Paper for Security Risk Practitioners : Bradley Busch, Matthew Jacob ,Chandrakant Kamble & Manju Iyer
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Automation in Audit and Assurance (SIG)
Host: Aman Deep
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
When AI Becomes an Operator: Governance, Assurance and Risk in Critical Infras
Host: Dr. Mehar Magrabi
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Compliance theatre → Continuous assurance. GRC - real security
Host: Evan Rowse
Info: From compliance theatre to continues assurance. Why GRC is the foundation of good security.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Featured Speaker - Beyond the Algorithm: Cultivating Trust in the AI Era
Host: Bharat Bajaj
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Keynote Address
Host: Jamie Norton
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Oceania Awards
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Celebrating the legacy: Past Presidents Acknowledgment
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Chapter Recognition and Prizes
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking Drinks
Info: Please Note : The agenda is subject to change. ISACA Sydney reserves the right to modify session times, speakers, and content as needed to ensure the best possible experience for attendees.
Untitled agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Speaking Slot -TBC
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00 to AUD 527.94
