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Two Days of Presentations & Networking

The PSG Conference 2023 has been designed to assist security professionals at all levels from Agency Advisor to Chief Security Officers and everything in between. Based on feedback from over 100 agencies that have participated in the previous events, the PSG seeks to move beyond compliance to add true value to organisations in a complex world of Protective Security in Government.

Speakers, topics, dates and times are subject to change.

Day 1 - WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER

8:00 AM

1
Registration

8:30 AM

2
Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:20 AM

3
Session 1: The New Normal – Adapting to Evolving International Security Trends (Panel Discussion)

10:10 AM

4
MORNING TEA BREAK

11:00 AM

5
SESSION 2: Collaborating for Resilience – The Role of CSOs and CROs in Emergency Management (Panel Discussion)

11:50 AM

6
SESSION 3: Compliance and Beyond – Leveraging PSPF to Strengthen Security Culture (Keynote Presentation)

12:20 PM

7
NETWORKING LUNCH

1:20 PM

8
SESSION 4: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape – Insights from the Cyber Security Coordinator for the Department of Home Affairs (Keynote Presentation)
Cyber Security Coordinator, Department of Home Affairs

1:50 PM

9
SESSION 5: Empowering Security Professionals – The Importance of Training and Education in Protective Security (Panel Discussion)

2:40 PM

10
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

3:10 PM

11
SESSION 6: Protecting Our Future: Applying Risk Management to Combat 21st Century Security Threats

4:00 PM

12
SESSION 7: From Compliance to Culture – Moving Beyond Tick-Box Approaches to Security (Panel Discussion)

4:50 PM

13
WRAP-UP AND CONCLUDING REMARKS

5:00 PM

14
NETWORKING DRINKS @ THE CLUB

6:30 PM

15
CONFERENCE DAY 1 CONCLUDES
Day 2 - THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER

8:00 AM

1
Registration

8:30 AM

2
Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:40 AM

3
SESSION 8: Navigating the Challenges of Cybersecurity in the Age of Rapidly Evolving Skills Requirements (Keynote Presentation)

9:10 AM

4
SESSION 9: Protective Security in Critical Infrastructure – Best Practices and Lessons Learned

10:00 AM

5
Morning Tea Break

10:30 AM

6
SESSION 10: From Threats to Opportunities: Leveraging Cyber Security for Innovation and Growth

11:20 AM

7
SESSION  11: The Next Generation of Security Leaders

12:10 PM

9
Networking Lunch

1:10 PM

11
SESSION 12: Building a Culture of Integrity and Trust – The Role of Personnel Security in Protective Security 

1:40 PM

12
SESSION 13: A Shared Vision – Strengthening the Industry Through Association Engagement (Panel Discussion)

2:30 PM

13
SESSION  14: The Cutting-Edge of Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention Group Exercise

3:50 PM

14
WRAP-UP AND CONCLUDING REMARKS 

4:00 PM

15
AFTERNOON TEA AND NETWORKING

4:30 PM

16
CONFERENCE DAY 2 CONCLUDES
KATHERINE JONES PSM

Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department

HON ARTHUR SINODINOS AO

Australia's Ambassador to the United States of America

speaker

Meet Our Expert Speakers

PSG 2023 will include a number of dynamic keynote speakers and subject matter experts, covering not only legal topics and issues relating to public sector security and governance, but also research and findings from academics working in risk management, cyber security, personnel and physical security, violence prevention, and risk management.
MAJGEN Andrew Hocking

Deputy Coordinator, Operations, Australian Government

Clar Rosso

CEO, (ISC)²

Clar Rosso

CEO, (ISC)²

Location

QT Canberra

PSG 2023 will take place at the iconic location of QT Canberra in our nation’s capital, Canberra.
DIRECTIONS

VENUE

QT Canberra 

1 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601 

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