Autonomy at Scale. Intelligence in Command. Security Redefined Operationalising AI and Autonomy Across the Defence and Security Frontline.
10 – 11 November 2026
| Canberra
Redefining Security: Navigating the Future of AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Secure Australia 2026 is the national platform for defence, intelligence, and security collaboration — where government, industry, and innovation converge to strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability in the age of AI and autonomy.
The summit unites leaders from across Defence, intelligence, border, and security agencies to accelerate the deployment of robotics, AI, and autonomous systems—moving from pilots to mission-ready capability across land, air, sea, cyber, and space.
From autonomous platforms and predictive cyber defence to data-driven decision systems and human-machine teaming, Secure Australia 2026 connects the full ecosystem transforming how Australia commands, protects, and operates.
This isn’t theory or hype — it’s where strategic vision meets operational delivery, and technological innovation becomes national advantage.
Secure Australia 2025 World Class Speakers Included:
Commodore Michael Turner
Director General Maritime Integrated Capabilities.
Australian Department of Defence
Air Commodore Angus Porter Porter
Director General Air Combat Capability
Royal Australian Air Force
Brigadier James Davis
Director-General Future Land Warfare
Australian Army
Emily Clarke
Director AI Strategy, Policy and Engagement
Defence AI Centre (DAIC)
Emily Hall
Assistant Secretary of Defence Export Control
Australian Department of Defence
Dr Anthony Szabo
Assistant Chief Platforms
Australian Department of Defence
Prof Sascha Dominik Dov Bachmann
Professor in Law & Security at Canberra Law School
University of Canberra
Mel McDowall
Director
DAIRNet
Professor Muhammad Usman
Head of Quantum Systems
CSIRO
Hing-Wah Kwok
Group Leader Digital and AI Systems
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
David Simpson
Associate Professor, Physical Biosciences
University of Melbourne
Dr Ben Travaglione
Quantum Computing Discipline Leader
Defence Science and Technology Group
Professor Dr. Olaf Manuel Maennel
School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering a
University of Adelaide
Adam Haskard
Founder and Principal Consultant
Blueryde
Professor Ian Langford
Executive Director
S&D PLuS
Dr. James Rabeau
CEO
Deteqt
Ms. Trace Gosling
Regional Vice President, APAC
Dataminr
Mark Palmer
VP
Shield AI
Glen Schafer
Chief Executive Officer
Trusted Autonomous Systems
Mike Moroney
Executive Director Defence AI Centre
Australian Department of Defence
Exclusive Complimentary Guest Pass for Australian Security Leaders
Are YOU an Australian security leader within government?
We are offering a limited number of exclusive complimentary VIP passes for the Secure Australia. This pass provides:
Have questions or need more information? Our team is here to help—feel free to reach out to the same email address.
Don't miss your chance to join this premier event dedicated to advancing border technology and innovation. Secure your place today!
We are offering a limited number of exclusive complimentary VIP passes for the Secure Australia. This pass provides:
- Full access to the event
- Opportunities to network with industry peers
- Access to all sessions and presentations
Have questions or need more information? Our team is here to help—feel free to reach out to the same email address.
Don't miss your chance to join this premier event dedicated to advancing border technology and innovation. Secure your place today!
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Secure Australia Conference 2026 (SECAUS25) presents a premier sponsorship opportunity for leading organizations in the cybersecurity industry. Connect with a qualified audience of government officials, industry leaders, and security professionals seeking innovative solutions to address evolving national security threats.
Showcase your expertise, build brand awareness, and foster valuable industry relationships through our comprehensive sponsorship packages. SECAUS26 provides a platform to position yourself as a key player in Australia's national security landscape while contributing to a more secure future.
Be part of Australia’s most influential defence and security event.
Showcase your solutions to Australia’s senior Defence, intelligence, and national security leaders. Join the 2026 conversation to demonstrate how your technology, expertise, or service can help advance the nation’s sovereign capability and operational readiness in the age of AI and autonomy.
Be part of Australia’s most influential defence and security event.
Showcase your solutions to Australia’s senior Defence, intelligence, and national security leaders. Join the 2026 conversation to demonstrate how your technology, expertise, or service can help advance the nation’s sovereign capability and operational readiness in the age of AI and autonomy.
Topics in Discussion at Secure Australia 2025
Australia’s Autonomous Defence Programs and Sovereign Capability
Securing Critical Infrastructure and Cyber-Electronic Warfare Defence
The System of Systems Approach and AI-Driven Decision-Making
The Future of Intelligent ISR and Human-Machine Teaming
Training for the Next Generation of Uncrewed Systems Operators
The Ethics of Autonomy in Defence
Who Should Attend SecAus26
A curated national audience — unified by one mission:
to operationalise AI, autonomy, and data-driven capability across Australia’s defence and security frontier.The Secure Australia Conference (SECAUS25) brings together a distinguished audience of government officials, including:
- Department of Defence
- Australian Defence Force – Army, Navy, Air Force
- Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG)
- Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
- Department of Home Affairs & Australian Border Force
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
- Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- State and Territory Security, Emergency & Police Agencies
- Defence Industry and Sovereign Capability Partners
- Deputy Secretary / Assistant Secretary, Capability & Technology
- Director General, AI & Autonomy Programs
- Head of Defence Digital / Chief Data Officer
Commander, ISR & C4 Operations - Head of Robotics & Autonomous Systems
- Director, Mission Systems Integration
- Program Director, UAV & Counter-UAS
- Director, Defence Innovation & Experimentation
- Assistant Commissioner / Commander –Intelligence or Border Operations
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Top Security Agencies in Attendance
Connect with Key Decision-Makers from Renowned Government Agencies, Security Firms, and Thought Leaders at Secure Australia Conference this November in Canberra.
Thank you to our 2025 Event Partners and Sponsors:
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a defense technology company committed to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft, drones, and other platforms to operate in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent, and low-ba...
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Helsing is a defence technology company, established for the purpose of protecting our democracies. We provide AI-enabled capabilities across all domains because the threats faced by our democracies – including across Australia’s northern archipelago – can only be met with autonomous mass. He...
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Phasor Quantum is a quantum technology company based in Melbourne that is pioneering the development of quantum-assured navigation systems for GPS degraded and denied environments. In collaboration with the Australian Department of Defence, we are advancing next-generation solutions that address the g...
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Dataminr is a leading real-time information discovery company that provides businesses with critical insights from more than one million public data sources. Through advanced AI and machine learning, Dataminr delivers real-time alerts that help organizations stay ahead of risks and opportunities. For...
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AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MAGAZINE (ADM) is dedicated to reporting the business of defence capability planning and procurement as well as reporting the development of infrastructure to support the Australian Defence Force. ADM's main objective is to provide an essential communications bridge between defence...
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Defence Industries, a pioneering online global B2B media platform, stands as the vanguard in providing comprehensive insights into the defence sector. Our platform serves as the essential hub for industry professionals, delivering real-time updates on defence technologies, strategic developments, and...
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MySecurity Media is a multi-channel, multi-platform content provider specialising in the security and critical technology domain. First established in 2006, we have extensive industry knowledge and an international network of security professionals.
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MySecurity Marketplace is a dedicated marketplace connecting industry and enterprise professionals to the latest events, education, technology and media platforms across a global security domain.
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