MEET OUR SPEAKERS

KATHERINE MANSTED

Executive Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX and a Senior Fellow at ANU's National Security College. Katherine is a leading expert on cybersecurity, disinformation, and foreign interference, and she advises leaders across sectors and has featured in top publications and parliamentary hearings.

BRENDAN DOWLING

Appointed in May 2023, Brendan is Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, leading international engagement and building regional resilience. With a distinguished career, he has headed the Cyber and Critical Technology Coordination Centre and served as First Assistant Secretary for Digital and Technology Security Policy. Brendan has also held senior roles at Australia’s Embassy in the US, overseeing engagement across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

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