Cyber Change Makers Conference

This conference provides insights into workforce trends, workplace culture and talent development within the cyber security sector. The aim of the conference is to enhance participants understanding of inclusive workplaces, drive cultural change, and foster open dialogue around gender equality. Topics include diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias, mentoring and sponsorship, the impact of AI on workplace wellbeing, and practical strategies for building resilient, high-performing teams. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and peers through networking, mentoring and knowledge-sharing sessions.

This learning experience is being provided by Future Women as part of Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), Building Women's Careers Program grants, under the Industry: Digital and Technology stream.

The Cyber5050 partnership is committed to increasing gender diversity in the cyber security workforce. The Cyber5050 initiatives aim to empower women, transform workplaces, and drive greater diversity in cyber security.

Participant benefits

• Interactive sessions with live polling and real workplace scenarios from the cyber industry, not lectures.
• Small group mentoring with senior cyber security specialists.
• Content on the pressures that are specific to the industry, from AI-driven workloads to incident response.

Suitable for

Men and gender-diverse professionals working anywhere in cyber security, in the public or private sector. That includes technical specialists, team leads, managers and executives. 

Considerations

Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Identify as male or gender diverse.
• Be aged 18 years or above.
• Be an Australian citizen residing in Australia.
• Currently work (or have worked) in cyber security or IT in Australia. 
• Have not previously completed Cyber Change Makers.