Australia’s critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly connected, digital, and dependent on intelligent systems.
At the same time, cyber threats are evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence now being used to automate attacks, exploit vulnerabilities, and target critical services at greater speed and scale.
At the National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026, Panel 2 will take a deeper look at one of the most urgent national security challenges facing organisations today:
What does the defence of Australia’s critical systems look like in an AI powered threat landscape?
This deep dive session will explore how governments, industry leaders, and cybersecurity professionals can strengthen resilience across critical infrastructure while responding to increasingly sophisticated threats.
What This Discussion Will Explore
How AI is changing the cybersecurity threat landscape
The growing risks facing critical infrastructure and essential services
Strategies for strengthening resilience and incident response
The role of national coordination and public private collaboration
Balancing innovation, operational continuity, and security preparedness
Why This Matters
Critical infrastructure underpins essential services, economic stability, public trust, and national resilience.
As cyberattacks become more advanced and AI enabled capabilities continue to grow, organisations responsible for critical systems must rethink how they approach security, preparedness, and risk management.
This discussion is designed for leaders across cybersecurity, government, defence, technology, infrastructure, risk, and digital operations.
Event Details
National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026
Date: 19 June 2026
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Join us in Melbourne and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Australia’s cyber resilience.