Michael Outram

Michael Outram

Former Commissioner (2018-2024), Australian Border Force
Michael Outram

Main Conference: Tuesday, 24th February 2026

9:00 AM Beyond eGate – Borders as Strategic National Assets

• Deglobalization: Trump 2.0 and Chinese Trade Aggression

• Criminal Exploitation and Economic
• Emerging Threats and System Vulnerabilities
• Technology, AI, and National Resilience
• Strategic Recommendations

9:30 AM Panel Discussion: Securing Borders in a Fragmented World

• What does a secure supply chain mean for Australia in today’s multipolar world?

• Where are the biggest blind spots in supply chain visibility for frontline agencies?
• How do you modernise legacy systems without disrupting critical operations?
• What builds trust when sharing data across borders and sectors?
• Where can AI and analytics make the biggest impact on frontline decisions—and what guardrails are needed?
• If you could redesign border tech from scratch, what capabilities are essential?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Michael.

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