Redefining Security: Navigating the Future of AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems
November 11 - 12, 2025
| UCX, Canberra University
Glen Schafer
Chief Executive Officer Trusted Autonomous Systems
Tuesday, 11th November | Conference Day One
9:30 AM Panel Discussion | Smart Scale: Delivering Affordable Mass with Autonomous Systems
- Assessing vulnerabilities in Australia’s northern approaches and critical infrastructure.
- The proven capacity of AI-enabled capabilities and how to move beyond pilots to integrated, enduring solutions.
- Using autonomous systems to achieve scale, redundancy, and persistent presence without unsustainable cost.Designing human–machine systems where humans remain central but are enabled by AI to act faster and with greater effect.
- Balancing international partnerships with sovereign control over mission-critical systems and decision logic.
- Where Australia should focus—doctrine, procurement, or partnerships—to accelerate real-world AI capability in the next 2–3 years.
Wednesday, 12th November | Conference Day Two
1:30 PM Panel Discussion | Ethical AI & Regulatory Frameworks
- The ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in defence and security operations.
- The creation of international and domestic regulatory frameworks to govern the use of AI and autonomous systems in military applications.
- The role of export controls and governance in ensuring responsible AI development.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Glen.
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