Melbourne

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 8:30AM - 2:00PM AEST

Securely Unleash What's Next

The future is being built today, driven by an AI transformation that’s reshaping our world. This new digital way of life offers incredible opportunities, but it also creates massive cyber risk, forcing leaders to question if security is a barrier to progress.

It's time to reframe cybersecurity as a critical enabler of innovation. 

Ignite on Tour Melbourne is the essential one-day event where you’ll learn how to stop chasing threats and start building a resilient defense for what’s next. Join your peers and our leading experts to discover a new security strategy — one that empowers you to confidently embrace revolutionary technologies and confidently unleash your organization’s mission.

Why Attend?

Gain a strategic blueprint

Move beyond keeping pace and learn how to get ahead. You’ll gain a clear plan for consolidating your architecture with a unified platform, automation and the power of AI, giving you the confidence to drive secure innovation.

Master the tools to stop modern attacks

Step into our hands-on workshops and move from theory to execution. Learn to operationalize Palo Alto Networks platforms to neutralize sophisticated, evasive threats at scale and strengthen your security posture immediately.

Connect with a community of leaders

Network with fellow cybersecurity leaders who are also navigating this complex landscape. Learn from the real-world successes of your counterparts and build a trusted network of peers that you can rely on long after the event.

Discover How to:

Transform your SOC for the AI era

Learn how to scale and enhance your security operations center to combat the sophisticated, AI-powered attacks of today and tomorrow.

Harness AI and agentics safely

Harness AI and agentics safely: Embrace AI’s potential without introducing new risk. We’ll show you how to embed security throughout the entire AI lifecycle to accelerate your AI-driven transformations securely.

Simplify security and reduce complexity

Discover how to leverage a single, AI-powered platform to reduce operational complexity and automate manual tasks — freeing your teams to focus on innovation.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Registration and Meet the Experts

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Hoseb Dermanilian

RVP, AI Security GTM
Palo Alto Networks

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Morning Tea

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Riccardo Galbiati

Regional CISO
Palo Alto Networks

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Philippa Cogswell

VP & Managing Partner, JAPAC, Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks

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Helen Teixeira

Managing Director, Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks

12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM Closing Remarks

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16K+

Global Attendees

300+

Global Sponsors

40+

Locations

Speakers

Philippa Cogswell's Profile Picture
Philippa Cogswell
VP & Managing Partner, JAPAC, Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks
Riccardo Galbiati's Profile Picture
Riccardo Galbiati
Regional CISO
Palo Alto Networks
Hoseb Dermanilian's Profile Picture
Hoseb Dermanilian
RVP, AI Security GTM
Palo Alto Networks
Helen Teixeira's Profile Picture
Helen Teixeira
Managing Director, Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks
Dr Catherine Ball's Profile Picture
Dr Catherine Ball
Futurist, Influencer, Author, Associate Professor
Steven Manley's Profile Picture
Steven Manley
VP Australia and New Zealand
Palo Alto Networks

Hosted by

Troy Love's Profile Picture
Troy Love
Director
Great Talk
Zara Love's Profile Picture
Zara Love
Director
Great Talk

FAQs

Ignite on Tour brings cybersecurity practitioners and decision-makers together for a focused half-day session. The event is designed to deliver high-impact thought leadership keynotes and valuable networking opportunities, providing attendees with strategic insights without the full-day commitment.

Ignite on Tour is a global road show, happening in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. To view our current tour schedule, please visit: https://register.paloaltonetworks.com/igniteontour.

There is no charge to attend Ignite on Tour.

Here are details from the venue on how to get there: directions, parking info, and public transport options are provided in the link.

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Location

 

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
 

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