Abigail Bradshaw CSC
Director-General Australian Signals Directorate
Abigail Bradshaw was appointed the Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) in September 2024.
Abigail previously served as Deputy Director-General ASD and Head of ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), responsible for leading the Australian Government’s operational advice and assistance to improve cyber security for Australians and Australian entities. Abigail led ASD’s response to nationally significant cyber security incidents and spearheaded the Government’s cyber security partnership with industry, forging critical partnerships, which underpin Australia’s national resilience.
Abigail has held key national security roles where she has led whole of government operations, as well as policy and international roles, focussing on advancing Australia’s national security agenda domestically and offshore.
Abigail has held senior appointments within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), the Department of Home Affairs, and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
Abigail began her career in the Royal Australian Navy and was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Asian Studies.
Format
Our Speakers will present after lunch, followed by a Q&A session. Questions on a broad range of topics are welcome from the audience. Attendees are welcome to join Meet The Chiefs staff for further discussion after the formal proceedings.
Program
1130 - 1200 Registration
1200 - 1240 Lunch
1240 - 1330 Presentation with Q&A
1340 - 1400 Round Table for Speakers and Sponsors (Iron Cage Rule)
Chatham House Rule
As the Chatham House Rule will be in place, there will be no private record of proceedings, recordings, or imagery. No working media will be present unless at the specific request of the Speaker(s).
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Registrations are refundable, less a $110.00 fee for cancellations received up to 10 working days before the event. No refunds can be made after that date. However, another person may be substituted at no additional cost. Unfortunately, no cancellations are possible for confirmed sponsorships.
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Seating Policy
Participants will be seated at tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the speaker(s) where possible.
Dietary Requirements & Name Badges
Please provide the names of attendees and any dietary requirements at least 10 working days before the event, as this is a venue requirement. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee dietary accommodations or name badges for those who do not submit their information by the deadline.
Card Merchant Fees Notification
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