
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness
National Cyber Security Coordinator
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness, CSC was appointed as Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator (the Coordinator) on 26 February 2024.
As the Coordinator, LTGEN McGuinness leads national cyber security policy, the coordination of responses to major cyber incidents, whole of government cyber incident preparedness efforts, and the strengthening of Commonwealth cyber security capability.
LTGEN McGuinness has served in the Australian Defence Force for 30 years in a range of tactical, operational, and strategic roles in Australia and internationally.
Prior to this appointment, LTGEN McGuinness most recently served as Deputy Director Commonwealth Integration in the United States Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, she led policy and cultural reform, and technological integration, including interoperability across information technology, systems and data.
Format
Our Speaker will present this industry briefing followed by a Q&A session. Questions are welcome from the audience.
Program
1130 - 1200 Registration
1200 - 1240 Lunch
1240 - 1400 Presentation with Q&A
1400 - 1430 Round Table for Speakers and Sponsors (Iron Cage Rule)
Chatham House Rule
As the Chatham House Rule will be in place, there will be no record of proceedings, private recordings, or imagery.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Registrations are refundable for cancellations received up to 5 working days COB before the event. However, another person may be substituted at no additional cost. No refunds can be made after that date. Unfortunately, no cancellations are possible for confirmed sponsorships.
Meet The Chiefs Pty Ltd reserves the right to reschedule an event. As much notice as possible will be given. If registration has already been received and payment made, you will be contacted to discuss your ability to attend on the new date and a refund may be available.
Seating Policy
Participants will be seated at tables of 8 - 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the speaker/s where possible.
Dietary Requirements & Name Badges
Please provide names of those attending, and any dietary requirements, no less than 5 working days prior to the event.
Inquiries
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