# Melbourne Secure Software and AppSec Summit 2026

- Dates: 6 August 2026
- Location: Crown Promenade, Melbourne, Australia
- Organiser: 2026, Corinium Global Intelligence NO
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 120

## About

The Melbourne Secure Software and AppSec Summit 2026 stands as a pivotal event dedicated to advancing the field of application security. With the rapid evolution of digital technologies, organizations face mounting challenges in protecting their software assets from sophisticated threats. This summit provides a thorough examination of strategies designed to embed robust security measures throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring that applications remain secure from conception to deployment.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://appsec-devsecops-mel.coriniumintelligence.com/)
- [Registration](https://appsec-devsecops-mel.coriniumintelligence.com/register-interest)
- [Agenda](https://appsec-devsecops-mel.coriniumintelligence.com/request-agenda)
- [Call for speakers](https://appsec-devsecops-mel.coriniumintelligence.com/request-to-speak) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Integrating Security Throughout the Software Lifecycle
- Essential Topics and Actionable Insights
- Empowering Organizations to Build Resilient Applications

## Speakers

- Abdullah Muhammad, Application Defence Manager, Bupa
- Owais Khan, Senior Cyber Security Architect, Energy Australia
- Luke Bampton, Application Security Lead, Monash University
- Thilina Senevirathna, Reece Group
- Ibrahim Almahi Mohammed, Insignia Financial
- Andrew Cunningham, Application Development Manager, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
- Rakesh Sharma, Chief Advisor
- Tara Whitehead, Security Engagement Leader
- Kalpana Venkatesan, Senior DevSecOps Engineer, Kmart Australia

## Where to stay

- **Causeway Inn on the Mall**: 80 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)
- **BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke**: 120 m from the venue, 318 Little Bourke Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/heritage-on-little-bourke/)
- **Holiday Inn Bourke Street Mall**: 130 m from the venue, 296 Little Collins Street
- **Hotel Indigo**: 150 m from the venue
- **YTI Garden Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, 372-378 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ytigarden.com/)
  - Phone: +61 3 9600 4000
- **Pullman Melbourne City Centre**: 180 m from the venue, 195 Swanston Street, 3000
- **Mercure Welcome**: 180 m from the venue, 265-281 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mercurewelcome.com.au/)
- **Causeway 353 Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 353 Little Collins Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)

## What people are saying

- [Melbourne Secure Software and AppSec Summit 2026](https://cybereventsapac.com/conference/melbourne-secure-software-and-appsec-summit-2026-melbourne-2026-08)
  - Melbourne Secure Software and AppSec Summit 2026 is a Conference (1-day) by Clutch Events. 6 Aug 2026 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. View details, register, and add to calendar.
  - By cybereventsapac.com
- [Cyber Events APAC - Cybersecurity Conferences & Events](https://cybereventsapac.com/organiser/clutch-events)
  - Melbourne Secure Software and AppSec Summit 2026 Melbourne, VIC Clutch Events In-person
  - By cybereventsapac.com
- [Events - GitLab](https://page.gitlab.com/workshop-may28-securityworkshop-amer.html)
  - GitLab is a proud sponsor of the Melbourne Secure Software and AppSec Summit 2026, a one-day forum where developers, security engineers, and industry leaders tackle the latest in application security and DevSecOps.
  - By page.gitlab.com
- [AppSec & DevSecOps Melbourne - Home](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgwvWEl35a4)

## Related events

- [Professional Development Days](https://www.luminik.io/events/professional-development-days-melbourne/)
- [Family Educational Conference in Melbourne](https://www.luminik.io/events/family-educational-conference-in-melbourne/)
- [GENERAL PRACTICE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION - MELBOURNE](https://www.luminik.io/events/general-practice-conference-and-exhibition-melbourne/)
- [General Practice Conference & Exhibition Melbourne (GPCE)](https://www.luminik.io/events/general-practice-conference-exhibition-melbourne/)
- [GPCE Melbourne 2026](https://www.luminik.io/events/gpce-melbourne-4c6b7d12d542/)
- [AGHA GIFT FAIRS - MELBOURNE](https://www.luminik.io/events/agha-gift-fairs-melbourne/)

Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/melbourne-secure-software-and-appsec-summit/