CyberWest Summit 2025
Cyberwest Summit 2025
Pan Pacific Perth, 28-29 May 2025
🌐 CyberWest Summit 2025: Where Strategy Meets Innovation
It’s been one week since CWS2025, and the momentum remains strong. Over two transformative days, we didn’t just discuss the future of cybersecurity — we helped shape it.
With more than 400 passionate attendees, including international delegates from the Philippines and India, this year’s summit brought together a powerful cross-section of leaders from government, industry, academia, and startups. United by a shared mission: to future-proof our business and secure our digital future.
🚀 Strategic Launch: Setting the Cyber Agenda for the Indo-Pacific
The summit opened with a dynamic welcome reception hosted by the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), drawing over 100 guests. The evening featured a compelling panel discussion:
"CyberStrategy2030: Building Regional Resilience Through Collaboration and Capabilities"—a roadmap for cyber resilience across the Indo-Pacific.
Moderated by Dr Glenn Murray, PhD, the panel featured:
Hon. Ma Hellen B. De La Vega, Undersecretary for Administration, Phillipines Department of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Scott Flower PhD, Founder, CI-ISAC International
Ms. Nashid Chowdhury, Director of Growth & Advocacy; Principal Lead India, The University of Western Australia
This diverse panel underscored CyberWest Hub and Western Australia’s leadership in advancing Cyber Strategies and Cyber Resilience across the Indo-Pacific. A heartfelt thank you to the ARRP for hosting such an inspiring start to the summit.
🔐 A Unifying Message: Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Business
As LTGEN Michelle McGuinness CSC reminded us, cybersecurity is not confined to IT departments—it’s a shared responsibility that spans boardrooms, classrooms, and communities. We all have a role to play in securing our digital future.
🎤 Keynote Highlights:
Brendan Dowling offered a global perspective on cyber diplomacy and emerging technologies.
LTGEN Michelle McGuinness CSC, Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator, emphasized the urgency of national cyber readiness.
Dr. Catherine Ball inspired us to lead with ethics and imagination in the age of AI.
Dr. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki captivated the audience with science, storytelling, and spark—reminding us that public understanding is our greatest cyber asset.
Katherine Mansted closed with sharp insights on policy, power, and the leadership needed in a digital-first world.
💡 Themes That Sparked New Thinking: From AI-driven security to quantum risk, human-centred design to critical infrastructure protection—every session pushed boundaries and ignited fresh ideas.
🤝 The Real Magic? The Conversations Between Sessions. New partnerships were formed. Ideas were challenged. Strategies were sharpened. This wasn’t just a summit—it was a movement toward smarter, stronger, and more secure digital futures.
📸 Click on the links below for a glimpse of the energy, the people, and the purpose that made CWS2025 unforgettable.
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Day 01 - Wednesday
Day 02 - Thursday
