# Realms of Cyber Conference (ROCC26)

- Dates: 27 August 2026
- Location: Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane, Australia
- Organiser: Realms of Cyber Conference
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

ROCC is recognized as a leading one-day conference that brings together industry leaders, technology innovators, and security professionals for an in-depth examination of operational security. Hosted at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, the event provides a vibrant setting for professional development, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement. The conference is designed to address the evolving landscape of operational security, offering attendees a unique opportunity to gain insights from experts and interact with the latest advancements in the field.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.realmsofcyber.com/)
- [Registration](https://events.humanitix.com/rocc26-realms-of-cyber-conference/tickets)
- [Agenda](https://www.realmsofcyber.com/schedule.html)

## Topics

- Comprehensive Exploration of Operational Security Domains

## Speakers

- Malcolm Turnbull
- Sasha Biskup, CISO, DroneShield
- Sanja Marais, CTSO, Aspen Medical
- Tim Daly, CISO, AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator)
- Mick McHugh, CISO, Virgin Australia
- Shane Bennett, Space Launch Mission Systems & Cyber Mission Assurance, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
- Dr Hon Weng Chong, Founder & CEO, Cortical Labs
- Rue Maharaj, Cybersecurity Defence Manager, Melbourne Water
- Andi Gynn, Founder, DISCoE
- Alvin Rubyono, CISO, Origin Energy
- Matthew Walker, Chief AI & Innovation Officer, City of Gold Coast
- Sadeed Tirmizey, CISO, Seqwater
- Ross Gordon, Deputy CISO, Airservices Australia
- Kenneth Radke, Technical Director, Cyber Security Resilience, Australian Signals Directorate
- Nicole Murdoch, Principal, Eaglegate Lawyers
- Ravi Toor, Discipline Manager, Systems and Cyber Security, Australian Defence
- Hugh Brassil, Client Services Director, M&C Saatchi World Services
- Alex Tilley, Global Threat Research Coordinator, Okta
- Linh Ngo, IT/OT Engineer, EEHA Automation
- Michael Carmody, Critical Infrastructure Solution Architect

## Where to stay

- **The Manor Apartment Hotel**: 30 m from the venue, 289 Queen Street
- **InterContinental**: 190 m from the venue, 190 Elizabeth Street, 4000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/brisbane/bnehb/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +61 7 3234 2000
- **Hilton**: 190 m from the venue
- **Hotel Adina**: 250 m from the venue, 255 Ann Street
- **Rothbury on Ann**: 300 m from the venue, 301 Ann Street
- **Royal Albert Hotel**: 320 m from the venue, 167 Albert Street
- **Sofitel Brisbane Central**: 340 m from the venue, 249 Turbot Street, 4000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 3835 3535
- **The Westin Brisbane**: 400 m from the venue, 5 stars, 111 Mary Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bnewi-the-westin-brisbane/overview/)

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