The frontline for strategic cyber security leadership and resilience
CISO Brisbane 2026 is the largest annual gathering of Queenslandβs most senior InfoSec decision-makers.
Purpose built for executives safeguarding Queenslandβs essential industries, this yearβs program explores adversary informed defence, AI enabled governance, and modern technology risk strategy by delivering sharp, practice ready insight for todayβs rapidly evolving enterprise environments.
In 2026, CISO Brisbaneβ―will continue to serve as a vital gathering for advancing cyber security initiatives. Join us on the elite platform for security leaders to collaborate, benchmark, and accelerate capability.
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Our CISO Brisbane speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Experience a high-impact session with Ross Gordon, Deputy CISO at Airservices Australia, as he explores how to bridge the divide between Operational Technology (OT) and IT to build truly resilient operations. Gain clarity on balancing safety and security across critical infrastructure, embedding Secure by Design principles into OT environments, and aligning cyber strategy with enterprise risk. Discover how to effectively integrate service providers into the broader cyber ecosystem and scale incident response to enable confident, coordinated crisis management.
Join the session
Who: Ross Gordon Deputy CISO Airservices Australia
Title: Bridging the Divide: Harmonising OT and IT for Resilient Operations
When: 3.50pm, 23rd June


Felipe Abreu
Head of IT Infrastructure &
Cyber Security
VAE Group

Darron Richardson
Director - Cyber Resilience
Southern Cross University

James Court
Chief Security Officer
Cleanaway Waste Management

Hamza Maharoof
General Manager β Technology
Queensland Airports

Martin Holzworth
CISO
UnitingCare Queensland

Jane Hogan France
Senior Manager Cyber Security
Allianz Australia

Paul Bilic
Group Head of Cyber Operations
Dominos

Stuart Low
Business Information Security Advisor
Telstra
What's being said about us?
βCISO Brisbane 2025 hosted by Corinium and partners presented a great opportunity to connect with past colleagues and friends and discuss the changing world and focus of Cyber Security including the role of CISO as an Influencer, Strategy & Ethics for AI adoption, Mental Resilience and one of my favourites, the role of CISOs in shaping policies, standards, and global cyber security initiatives for a mentally resilient cyber team.β

Genevieve Alder, Director, Strategic Programs,
Queensland Government
Our key themes for 2026
Closing the Invisible Gaps
Understanding how attackers exploit trusted platforms, enforcing policy in complex environments.
AI Acceleration with Governance
Automation without sacrificing control by balancing AI-driven security operations with governance and oversight.
Intelligence Meets Immediate Action
Continuous attackβsurface monitoring & rapid response work to identify, prioritise, and neutralise threats as they arise.
Security That Scales Through Culture
Embedding security into the fabric of the organisation to elevate workforce capability.
What you'll get out of the event

Why attend?
Join us at CISO Brisbane to elevate your cyber security strategy and connect with key senior decision-makers.
Explore innovative security solutions and gain insights from industry leaders on aligning security with business objectives, managing risk without stifling growth, and driving innovation to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and future-proof your security framework.
Who will be there?
CISO Brisbane 2026 is designed for experienced cyber security leaders, including CISOs, Directors, and Managers who are focused on information security, risk management, cloud security, IT governance, compliance, and automation. This event offers a premier platform to enhance your professional network within the cyber security landscape, share valuable insights with industry peers, and explore cutting-edge strategies that drive security innovation and business growth.

How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Kashmira George
Conference Director
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