ACE25 is seeking innovative organisations including startups, spinouts and scaleups with sovereign cybersecurity capabilities that address Australia's critical needs in building a secure and resilient future. Australia's ability to strengthen its sovereign cyber capability relies on closing key technology gaps, addressing dependencies, and fostering the commercialisation of innovative solutions. 

If your products or services contribute to securing critical infrastructure, developing domestic capacity and capabilities, or advancing behavioral awareness in cyber security, this is opportunity to showcase your solutions. Join a network of innovators, government leaders, and industry experts working together to drive Australia's cyber independence and resilience in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. 

Have you developed innovative cybersecurity solutions that can strengthen Australia's independent digital capabilities? ACE25 is seeking startups, spinouts and scaleups with products and services that address key challenges in securing the nation's critical systems and services. 

Your innovation could help shape a secure and resilient ecosystem by delivering tools, systems, or strategies that support the nation's infrastructure and protect vital operations. 

We're looking for solutions that: 

• Foster sovereign capabilities in cybersecurity technology by reducing dependencies and enhancing local capabilities, creating opportunities for Australian innovation and manufacturing.
• Address pressing gaps in the current cyber landscape with scalable solutions. 
• Help transform cutting-edge ideas into commercially viable products. 
• Build resilience and security in critical systems and infrastructure. 
• Promote better awareness and behavioral strategies to manage cyber risks effectively, leveraging local talent to build a secure and informed community.

This is your chance to showcase your work to government, academic institutions, and industry leaders and be part of Australia's leadership in cybersecurity innovation. Please submit your application to showcase at ACE25 using the link below by 11.59pm 14th February 2025.

Successful applications will be notified by email no later than 28th February 2025.

Please submit your application to showcase at ACE25 using the link above by 11.59pm AEDT, 14th February 2025. Successful applications will be notified by email no later than 28th February 2025. 

A one-day conference and innovation showcase, ACE25 brings together government, the private sector including small - medium businesses and academia to strengthen Australia's sovereign cyber capabilities. ACE25 highlights cutting-edge solutions, fosters collaboration, and promotes a secure, independent cyber security ecosystem in which Australia operates.  

The event provides a platform for Australian industry to showcase solutions, while keynotes, panels, and pitch sessions address emerging challenges and opportunities. With a focus on procurement pathways, partnership development, and skill building, ACE25 drives growth and reinforces Australia's commitment to cyber resilience and innovation. 

ACE25 will deliver:

• Keynotes: delivered by key government stakeholders and industry
• Procurement focused breakout sessions: Corporates share current procurement opportunities, onboarding processes, and 'front-door' information
• Panel discussions with industry experts, academia and government: Addressing the Cyber Skills Challenge, Growing Australia's Cyber Industry
• Pitch session and showcase: Innovative solutions from startups, scaleups and spinouts in emerging tech, AI, quantum and digital ID

Full program and speakers announced March 2025

The ACE25 steering committee comprises members of the Executive Cyber Council, Sovereign Cyber Capabilities Working Group. The council unites leaders from government, industry, academia, and the cybersecurity community to provide strategic guidance, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. The Executive Cyber Council plays a pivotal role in ensuring the nation is well-prepared to address emerging cyber challenges and opportunities, contributing to Australia's vision of becoming a world leader in cyber security by 2030.

The Executive Cyber Council, established under the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, brings government and industry leaders together to share strategic insights, exchange threat intelligence to address emerging challenges and facilitate broader participation in national strategic cyber security priorities.

Convened biannually by the Minister for Cyber Security, the Executive Cyber Council plays an important role in facilitating genuine and transparent co-leadership between government and industry on key cyber security issues. The council also supports the delivery of national cyber security priorities, including initiatives driven under the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy's Action Plan. It's membership spans key sectors such as finance, technology, academia and critical infrastructure ensuring a holistic approach to policy and action.