Redefining Security: Navigating the Future of AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems
November 11 - 12, 2025
| UCX, Canberra University
Glenn Alcock
Australian Lead Helsing
Glenn Alcock has served Australian defence as a scientist, progressing from senior sonar and systems roles in the Department of Defence—including as Chief Engineer for major surface ship programs. After iterating a heavy‐lift unmanned aerial platform as the CEO of Geodrones, he moved to Helsing AI, where he serves both as a senior systems engineer and country lead.
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.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Glenn.
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