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9:00am

Arrival & Registration

9:10am

Welcome & Ice-Breaker Exercise                                                                                                                                            

9:30am

Opening Keynote:
Navigating the New Landscape: Changing Legislation in the IAM Space

Explore how evolving legislation, including the Australian Digital Identity Act and updates to the Australian Privacy Act, will shape the future of identity and access management.

• Understanding the impact of the Australian Digital Identity Act and proposed reforms to the Australian Privacy Act on digital identity frameworks
• Preparing for compliance: Key strategies to align IAM practices with emerging legislative requirements
• Balancing security, privacy, and accessibility in response to new regulations
• Navigating the complexities of ensuring privacy protections for individuals while enabling seamless digital identity experiences under new laws

Speaker:
Sourish Datta, Chief Information Security Officer,  TripleZero Victoria

9:50am

Innovation Discussion:
The Digital ID Revolution

60% of adult Australians have their personal data on the dark web. $2.7bn in scams last year. $60bn of fraud. Hack after hack, excuse after excuse. We’ve had enough - it’s time for Australian citizens to demand more. We should be in control of our own Identity. Well that time is now…

The Digital ID Law is enacted on the 1st December and the Trusted Exchange will go live shortly after. This lays the foundation for a better future - but what exactly does a better future look like?

Join our expert panelists to embark on a journey of what is possible with Digital Identity. Fast forward 10 years, how will citizens and consumers interact with enterprises and government services? What other countries have built something similar and what can we learn? And more importantly, how do we get there?

What are the tangible outcomes of this. Well, the theory suggests that it’s win / win. The citizen gets to control their own identity - Less identity theft - Easier interactions. All whilst the enterprise reduces cost to verify - reduces liability of holding data - reduces cost to protect data - increases user experience and increases conversion rates…

It all sounds too good to be true, is it?

Join us for our panel discussion on The Digital ID Revolution and all will be revealed!

Participants:
Sally Mackenzie, Founder & Managing Director - Delta Advisory
Rob Hotchin, Country Manager, Privy

10:20am

Panel Discussion:
Engineering Robust IAM Solutions for the Future

IAM leaders and engineers delve into the technical challenges and best practices in building scalable, secure identity and access management solutions.

• Designing scalable IAM architectures that accommodate evolving security requirements
• Balancing security, performance, and user experience in engineering IAM solutions 
• Implementing automation and AI in IAM workflows for enhanced efficiency and security
• Addressing the challenges of integrating IAM solutions with legacy systems and modern applications

Panelists:
Ad Wolst, Head of Cyber Security Engineering - Bupa Asia Pacific
Tharaka Perera, Head of Information Security - Estia Health
Sreekanth Narayanan, Head of Engineering, Identity - Grab 

10:50am

Morning Tea & Networking

11:20am

Audience Activity:
Managing Security With Access Controls

In this innovative session, attendees will be faced with a series of scenarios that they may face in their roles. Attendees will discuss the possible courses of action with their peers to consider the ramifications of each option before logging their own course of action. 

Results will be tallied and analysed by our session facilitator and results will impact the way the group moves through the activity.

Will we collectively choose the right course of action?

11:40am

Look At This...
Privacy Enhancing Technologies

This 15 minute demonstration session will uncover privacy enhancing technologies (PET) that are helping enhance IAM practices. Take a tour of the trends and tools that are changing the game.

Speaker:
Dr Greg Adamson, CISO - Victorian Department of Transport and Planning

11:55am

How I ....
Deliver IAM Transformation Programs

This session will uncover best practice to take IAM programs from strategy to execution. Learn how transformative identity programs can strengthen your security posture while bolstering your CX.

Natalie Reed, Director - Digital Identity - Deloitte Australia

12:10pm

Panel Discussion:
AI & IAM Synergy: Revolutionising Data Management and Security 

In this digital landscape, data serves as the essential foundation for organisations fuelling both decision-making processes and innovative advancements. However, managing and securing data is becoming increasingly complex. This is where the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) comes into play, offering groundbreaking solutions to these challenges. Join us to explore how AI and IAM are revolutionising data management and security, enhancing data access, and protecting vital information.

• Enhanced Data Security: Help prevent unauthorised access and potential data breaches, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure
• Streamlined Data Access: Improve efficiency and enhance the user experience by reducing friction in accessing critical information
• Adaptive Authentication: Provide seamless access from trusted devices and locations, while suspicious activities trigger additional verification steps
• Compliance and Auditability: Ensure access to data is controlled and monitored, providing detailed audit trails that help organisations meet regulatory requirements and avoid penalties
• Data Integrity and Accountability: Ensure that only authorised users can modify data, maintaining its integrity and providing a clear audit trail essential for accountability and transparency
• Future-Proofing Data Management: Offer scalable solutions that can adapt to the growing and changing needs of organisations, ensuring that data management and security practices remain effective and relevant in the face of emerging threats and challenges

Panelists:
Reshma Devi, Data Risk, AI and Information Management - Transurban
Bharat Bajaj, Technology Risk - Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Joh Leonhardt, AI Education Committee Member, Gen AI Thought Leader & Agentic Software Engineer, ANZ

12:40pm

Roundtable Discussions:
Choose 1 topic to join on the day!

1. Empowering Users, Securing Data with Self-Sovereign Identity
2. The Future of Identity
3. Creating Access Protocols that Enable Workflows While Protecting Sensitive Data
4. Preparing for the Digital Identity Act
5. Zero trust in action: Implement and Measure its Impact on Your Business
6. Enhanced Fraud Detection and Compliance with Innovative Digital Identity Management 
7. The Future of Passwordless Authentication 
8. How to Recruit and Upskill to Ensure You Have the Talent You Need

1:30pm

Lunch & Networking

2:20pm

Panel Discussion:
Designing and Building Trustworthy, Innovative Identity Services

Experts explore strategies for creating secure, user-centric identity services by balancing innovation, security, and user experience.

• Balancing innovation with security to enhance user experience in identity services
• Implementing user-centric identity applications that integrate seamlessly with existing systems 
• Collaborating across teams to integrate security into the design process 
• Using adaptive and cutting-edge technologies like biometrics to create flexible, scalable, and secure identity solutions
• Addressing industry-specific challenges in implementing robust and innovative IAM services

Panelists:
Robert Turney, Head of Cyber Security (CISO), iSelect
Linden Dawson, Customer Digital Identity, Senior Product Manager, NAB
Deepak Prem Kumar, Principal Identity and Cloud Services - Commonwealth Bank of Australia

2:45pm

Great Debate:
The Future of Digital Identity in Australia

Recent legislative changes, the emergence of more sophisticated data attacks and heightened reliance on data driven decisioning are transforming Australia’s digital identity landscape, prompting debate over their impact on privacy, security, and innovation.

• Are recent legislative changes strengthening data security, or simply adding bureaucratic hurdles?
• Should data laws be even more stringent in Australia to protect privacy?
• Are Australians ready to embrace a unified digital identity, or is distrust a bigger barrier?
• Is it possible to maintain privacy as an Australian citizen anymore?

Participants:
Rob Hotchin, Country Manager, Privy
Natalie Reed, Director - Digital Identity - Deloitte Australia
Robert Turney, Head of Cyber Security (CISO), iSelect
Owais Syed, Senior Information Security and Risk Assurance Lead - Australian Government

3:10pm

Event Closed