Melbourne Data Protection & Security Summit 2026
Join us at the fourth edition of the Data Protection & Security Summit, where industry experts and IT leaders for hands-on sessions, expert insights, and discussions on the latest in data protection and privacy.
Fortify your data security strategies.
We're bringing together security professionals, IT leaders, and industry experts to tackle the latest challenges in data protection and privacy.
Explore best practices for data encryption, loss prevention strategies, and balancing data accessibility with security. Learn about the Australian Data Privacy Act, data breach incident response, and how AI and ML are reshaping data security. Engage in interactive sessions, real-world case studies, panel discussions, and debates to stay ahead in the field of data protection.
Key Themes:
- The Evolving Landscape of Data Protection
- Australian Data Privacy Act
- Data Breach Incident Response
- Data Encryption Techniques
- Data Loss Prevention Strategies
- Balancing Data Accessibility and Security
- AI and ML in Data Security
- On-Prem vs. Cloud: What Offers Better Data Protection
Who Should Attend?
Security professionals, IT leaders, data protection officers, compliance managers, and anyone keen to enhance their understanding of data security and network with industry peers.
Don't miss this chance for a day of learning, innovation, and collaboration.
Program Highlights
Speakers
Sessions
Data Protection & Cybersecurity Leaders
Track
Our Speakers
Agenda
An exploration of current trends, challenges, and strategies in data protection, including regulatory compliance and emerging threats.
Discussing experiences and strategies for complying with major data protection regulations, and how to prepare for future legislation.
A case study on implementing robust encryption methods to protect sensitive data both at rest and during transmission.
Practical insights into deploying Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and policies to safeguard data in a distributed workforce.
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?
Exploring strategies to ensure data is accessible for business needs while maintaining high security standards.
A lively debate on the security benefits and drawbacks of on-premises data storage versus cloud-based solutions.
Who Attends?
Chief Information Security Officer
Cybersecurity Directors
Cybersecurity Leads
Cybersecurity Operations Manager
Head of Cybersecurity
Data Protection Officers
Head of Data Security
Head of Data Protection
Data Privacy Leads
Head of Data Risk
Chief Data Officer
Head of Data Governance
Senior Cybersecurity Managers
Benefits For Attendees
Event Location
Collins Square Events Centre
FAQs
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Get In Touch
Contact our event team for any enquiry
Danny Perry
For sponsorship opportunities.
Lili Munar
For guest and attendee enquiries.
Ben Turner
For speaking opportunities & content enquiries.
Taylor Stanyon
For event-related enquiries.
