Sun Con 2025
Sun Con 2025 was a sold-out success, welcoming 125 attendees from across the cybersecurity landscape to the Sunshine Coast.
With 33% female representation, the event highlighted its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the industry. Attendees came from a wide range of sectors including government, enterprise, academia, and startups, showcasing the broad appeal and relevance of the conference.
The event featured two tailored streams—Cyber Leaders and Cyber Technologists—offering deep dives into governance, compliance, threat detection, and incident response. The program was enriched by attendees from leading organizations such as AWS, Telstra, Deloitte, BHP, Queensland Health, UNSW, and many more. Academic institutions like UniSC and TAFE Queensland also contributed to the knowledge-sharing atmosphere.
Networking was a highlight, with attendees enjoying surf sessions, breakfasts, and post-event drinks, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. The mix of formal sessions and informal gatherings created a vibrant and engaging environment.
2025 Agenda
Pre-Event
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM: Surf Session Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM: AWSN Sunshine Coast Sun Con Pre-Conference Breakfast - Bluff Bar, Alex Surf Club, 167 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
Event
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Registration and Welcome Morning Tea with Networking
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Opening
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Session 1 (Both Streams)
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM: Session 2 (Both Streams)
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch and Networking
01:20 AM - 01:50 PM: Session 3 (Both Streams)
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM: Session 4 (Both Streams)
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM: Refreshment Break
03:00 PM - 04:00 Key Notes and Ending (Streams Come together)
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM: Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance - Networking Drinks
Post Event
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM: (Optional) Dinner at the Bower Tree, Sippy Downs
Stream 1 - Cyber Leadership - Auditorium 1
Session 1 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Scott Ainslie - PhD Candidate Uni of Melbourne
Session 2 - 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM - Cameron Watts - Hemisphere East
Session 3 - 01:20 AM - 01:50 PM - Nuno Duarte - Telstra
Session 4 - 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Alex Tilley - Okta
Stream 2 - Cyber Technologists - Auditorium 2
Session 1 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Jon-Anthoney de Boer - Transmax
Session 2 - 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM - Rhiana Cooke - Secolve
Session 3 - 01:20 AM - 01:50 PM - David Lalezari - NAB
Session 4 - 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Jodie Nugent - IDCARE
Keynote - Auditorium 1
Keynote - 3:00 PM - 4:00 - Dr Dennis Desmond - UniSC / Wade Alcorn - Strategic Advisor