Who
Cybersecurity professionals (end-users) who want to expand their OT knowledge and understand practical solutions and applications.
When
Wednesday & Thursday
26-27 August 2026
Where
MCG
120 Brunton Avenue
Melbourne 3001
What to expect
This complimentary event offers the opportunity to:
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Hear about the current regional and global threat landscape.
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Understand the OT cybersecurity journey and benchmark your organisation's maturity level.
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Enhance your cybersecurity posture by learning about real-world case studies, best practices, and lessons from industry peers who have faced cyber challenges in their OT environments.
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Learn how to prioritise the noise by focusing on the technology that helps improve security outcomes without overwhelming your team
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A day of foundational and intermediate workshops designed to uplevel your OT skill set and knowledge base.
Agenda Overview
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | |
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| 8:15 AM - 8:50 AM | Registration & Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | The OT Cybersecurity Journey |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Regional Threat Landscape |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | From Global Threats to Local Impact: OT Risk in the APAC Context |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | OT Maturity: Benchmarking Your Journey |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Stories from the Field: Practitioner Case Studies |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Operationalising the SANS 5: Turning 62443 Principles into Practice |
| 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Government Panel |
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Networking Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Prioritising the Noise: Insights from the Dragos Platform |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Fireside Chat with Rob Lee & guest |
| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Q&A Session |
| 5:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Networking Event at Australian Sports Museum, MCG |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Business Stream: Dragos Capability Showcase |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Technical Stream: Implementing OT Cyber Workshop |
| 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | Business Stream Benchmarking Deep Dive |
| 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | Technical Stream: Scenario based Platform Training |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Networking Lunch & Event Close |
Questions
If you have questions about this event, please email Avril Adams.
Venue
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), known as "the 'G'," is Australia's largest sports stadium, a historic multi-purpose venue in Melbourne famous for hosting Australian Rules Football (AFL), cricket (including the first Test match), and major events like the 1956 Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games, with a capacity of over 100,000, making it a significant cultural and sporting icon
Accommodations
For those traveling in for the event, we've secured a discounted hotel rate at a number of local hotels close to the MCG. Please see details under Hotels tab.
