Industry Event | AWSN | 7 August 26
The 2026 AWSN Symposium will bring together the community of more than 500 professionals and senior leaders from across sectors, for a high impact day of insight, connection and collaboration.

Overview of the Day
8:30am - Doors open
9:00am - Symposium start
Opening & Keynotes: Welcome from AWSN and keynote on geopolitical change, national security, and why intersectional leadership matters.
Innovation Panel: Leaders will showcase and share how collaboration and diverse leadership drives stronger security and innovation outcomes.
Outcomes-based streams: Interactive learning and outcomes-focused sessions covering areas such accessibility by default, securing AI and communities, allyship, building secure and diverse workforces, future skills, and national capability building.
Presentations and panel: Key insights on the business and societal value of intersectional leadership and workforce case studies.
Closing: Reflections on the day and what comes next.
5:15-7:00pm - Networking
Connection & Community: Informal networking to continue collaboration beyond the day.
These sessions are designed for shared responsibility, real collaboration, and outcomes that extend well beyond the day. Some sessions may include pre-reading.
To find out more information and to register for this event, click here