8:30am

Arrival & Registration                                                                                                                                       

9:15am

Welcome

9:25am

Opening Keynote:
Shifting Gears: Monoova’s Journey to Cloud-Native Technology

Monoova, a leading fintech, transformed its technology stack to enhance performance, security, and compliance, paving the way for innovative payment solutions in Australia.

• The Imperative for Cloud-Native Transformation: Discuss how Monoova's shift enhances scalability, agility, and leadership in Real-Time payments.
• Enhancing Security and Compliance: Explore the initiatives taken to strengthen payment platform security through partnerships with providers ensuring robust defense mechanisms against cyber threats
• Achieving Essential Observability: Highlight how implementing observability solutions from Logz.io has empowered Monoova to monitor and optimize their systems, ensuring seamless transaction processing and system reliability

Nicholas Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Monoova

9:50am

Innovation Keynote:
Managing Risk in Cloud Native Applications

This session explores effective strategies for managing and mitigating risks in cloud-native environments, where traditional security models often fall short.

We will cover key areas including container security, orchestrator vulnerabilities, API protection, and the role of automated tools in enforcing security policies. By integrating security into every stage of the development lifecycle, teams can build resilient applications that not only innovate but also protect critical assets and data.

Whether you are adopting cloud-native technologies or looking to strengthen your current setup, this discussion will provide valuable insights to help secure your cloud-native infrastructure effectively.

Speaker:
Lawrence Crowther, Head of Solutions Engineering APJ - Snyk

10:20am

Harnessing AI in Cloud Native App Development: Pitfalls and Pathways to Success

As AI continues to evolve, its integration into cloud-native app development offers both significant advantages and unique challenges. This panel will explore how to effectively implement AI in cloud-native environments, identify potential pitfalls, and discuss strategies to achieve success

• Addressing the complexity of integrating AI technologies with cloud-native architectures
• Strategies for optimising developer workloads and spending time on the good stuff
• Developing training programs to equip teams with the necessary skills for integrating and managing AI in cloud-native environments
• Identifying and addressing security risks and ethical issues related to AI in cloud-native development

Panellists:
Rajini Carpenter, Chief Technology Officer, Beforepay Group
Harry Rao, Leader - Engineering, TikTok

10:50am

Morning Tea & Networking

11:20am

Audience Activity
Avoiding Disaster when Deploying at Scale

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 How I... Fostered Engineering Excellence and Technical Advocacy

This session will explore how to articulate challenges in software engineering, quantify inefficiencies, and align engineering practices with business goals. Gain valuable insights into measuring and communicating the impact of technical decisions in the language of business, managing technical debt, and optimising the software delivery lifecycle.

Katherine Squire, Expert Engineering Team Leader

11:55am

How I solved... Observability Challenges 

This demonstration session will uncover how an industry leader overcame a common industry challenge. They’ll take you inside their world and show you the process and tools they use to build something brilliant.

Peter Lees, Head of Solution Architecture, Suse

12:10pm

Pioneering Cloud-Native Excellence: Insights from Finder's CTO Joe Waller

Join Joe Waller, Chief Technology Officer at Finder, for an in-depth exploration of Finder's advanced cloud-native strategies. This session will delve into the sophisticated technologies and practices that enable Finder to deliver personalised experiences to millions of users globally. 

Gain valuable insights into the technical challenges overcome, innovative solutions implemented, and the future direction of Finder's cloud-native journey. This discussion is tailored for software engineers interested in cutting-edge cloud-native development, scalability, and performance optimisation at scale.

Joe Waller, Chief Technology Officer - Finder

12:40pm

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

1. Implementing DevSecOps in Agile Cloud-Native Workflows
2. The CI/CD Divide: Why CI is not CD
3. Transitioning to Microservices Architectures
4. Securing Cloud Native Supply Chains
5. Orchestrating Containers Across Cloud Providers
6. Managing Serverless Architectures 
7. Implementing DevSecOps at Scale
8. Balancing Cost and Performance in Cloud-Native Development

1:30pm

Lunch & Exhibition

2:20pm

Balancing Cost, Performance, and Reliability

Join us for a comprehensive discussion on finding the right balance between cost, performance, and reliability in cloud operations.

• Explore practical approaches to reduce costs without compromising on essential services and performance
• Discuss methods for optimising cloud performance to ensure efficient and speedy operations
• Learn about resilience techniques to enhance the reliability and availability of cloud services

Speakers:

Rebecca Meli, Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro Group
Gerald Bachlmayr, Principal Cloud Architect, Cuscal
Roberto Calero, Cloud Operations Manager, Blackwoods

2:45pm

The Great Debate:
Vendor Lock-In - Inevitable or Avoidable?

Join us for a lively and contentious debate on the topic of vendor lock-in, exploring its risks, benefits, and alternative approaches.

• Examine the potential downsides of relying heavily on a single vendor, including lack of flexibility and increased costs
• Discuss the advantages, such as streamlined operations, enhanced support, and integration efficiencies
• Explore strategies to avoid or mitigate vendor lock-in, including multi-cloud solutions and open-source technologies

Speakers:

Cole Cornford, Chief Executive Officer, Galah Cyber
Joe Waller, Chief Technology Officer, Finder
Rebecca Meli, Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro Group
Peter Lees, Head of Solution Architecture, Suse

3:15pm

Event Closed