Zero trust is more than a technology framework — it's a cultural shift. In this opening keynote, Jordan Reyes shares the leadership strategies, organizational change management tactics, and hard-won lessons from Meridian's enterprise-wide zero trust transformation. Attendees will walk away with a practical blueprint for aligning executive stakeholders, security teams, and end users around a unified identity-first security posture.
AI is reshaping how organisations connect with customers, employees, and systems. But without identity at the core, this AI-powered future can't be securely built. Join fellow IT, security, and product professionals to explore the next chapter of identity and AI. You'll gain actionable insights, see the latest innovations, and connect with peers navigating the same complex challenges.
- Secure AI with identity: Learn how to turn identity from a security concern into a competitive advantage.
- Identity security fabric: See how continuous, proactive protection works across the user lifecycle.
- Frictionless AI experiences: Build scalable, secure logins for humans and AI agents.
- AI journey insights: Hear how customers and partners are navigating the latest trends and challenges.
- Network with your peers: Networking lunch prior, and drinks and entertainment following the event
Located at 123 Queen Street, the venue sits within a striking, heritage-inspired building positioned in the absolute centre of the Melbourne CBD, between Collins and Little Collins Streets.
Accessing the event is seamless for all attendees, with Flinders Street and Southern Cross train stations just a short, 10-minute walk away, and immediate access available via the Collins Street or Bourke Street tram networks.
For those driving, multiple secure parking commercial garages are operating within a one-block radius on Queen and Little Collins Streets, while a dedicated street-level entrance provides direct, fully accessible lift entry straight up into the premium precinct spaces.
Jordan brings over 18 years of experience leading enterprise security transformations at Fortune 500 companies. At Meridian, Jordan spearheaded a full zero trust overhaul across 12,000+ endpoints and reduced credential-based breaches by 74% in under two years. A sought-after speaker and Zero Trust Alliance board member, Jordan is passionate about making modern identity security accessible to organizations of every size.
