Meet The Chiefs upcoming events

National Resilience Summit - Cyber Security, AI challenge, Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Format

Speakers have been invited from Home Affairs, Defence, DFAT and Australian Industry. Details to be added.

Presentations over lunch by Industry on their areas of expertise, Presentations by Government leaders, then Government/Industry Panels each followed by a Q&A. Networking drinks at conclusion.

Panel 1 - Evolving Threat Landscape

Panel 2 - Public/Private Imperative: Bridging the Resilience Gap

Panel 3 - Lessons from Incident Responses and Operational Continuity

Panel 4 - Strategic Approach to Evolving E8 and AI Engagement

Program

1130 - 1200 Registration

1145 - Speakers arrive

1200 - 1240 Lunch, Speakers are on the Head Table with with Sponsors. Sponsors give a short overview of their specialist area.

1240 - 1600 Presentations and Panels with a Q&A following each session.

1600 - 1630 Networking

Venue

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

Prices (exclusive of GST - cards fees are absorbed after 1 October 2026)

Individual - $480

Table of 8 - $3360

Table of 10 - $4320

Gold Sponsorship $7200 - 2 places on the Head Table, 1 place on designated panel(s), a corporate table of 8 and a short presentation on their specialist area during the lunch period (1200 - 1240).

Contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

Payment is usually required at the time of booking for individual places. For sponsorships and tables payment is expected within 10 working days of confirmation. By arrangement for late registrations, payment can be made on arrival at the event.

Dress Standard

Business attire - coat but tie optional

Military dress-of-the-day.

Recording and Working Media

As the Chatham House Rule will be in place, there will be no official record of proceedings, private recordings or private imagery. Working media are able to attend but not report on the event. Reporting may only occur with prior express agreement from the Speaker(s).

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Refunds are available for cancellations up to 10 working days before the event, less a $50 administration fee. However, another person or persons may be substituted at no additional cost.

No refunds can be made after that date.

No refunds are possible for confirmed sponsorships, due to difficulties in re selling and venue financial commitments.

Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to reschedule an event due to speaker or venue issues. As much notice as possible will be given.

Seating Policy

Participants will be seated at round or oval tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the podium where possible.

Attendee Names, Badges & Dietary Requirements

Please provide names of those attending and any dietary requests, no less than 10 working days prior to the event. Otherwise no guarantee of a name badge or dietary request being met can be made.

Card Merchant Fees

From 1 October 2026, all transaction costs will be absorbed by Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd.

Inquiries

chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

Head of Navy Capability - Meet the Chiefs (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Rear Admiral Andrew Quinn RAN

Head of Navy Capability

Biography:

As Head of Navy Capability, Rear Admiral (RADM) Andrew Quinn has the honour to be Chief of Navy’s principle representative for current and future Navy capabilities, for which he is deeply committed, passionate about.

He joined the Royal Australian Navy from Mackay, Queensland in 1988. He graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science. Early in his career he served as an Officer of the Watch and Fighter Controller on Australian and Canadian Frigates.

In 1998 he graduated as a Principal Warfare Officer (Air), and subsequently served as the Gunnery Officer on the Frigates HMA Ships Sydney and Adelaide. In 2003 he assumed Command of the Fremantle Class Patrol Boat HMAS Bunbury and in 2005 the Armidale Class Patrol boat HMAS Bathurst. After serving as the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Project Director and within the Anzac Anti-Ship Missile Defence Upgrade Project, he assumed Command of the ANZAC Class Frigate HMAS Toowoomba in 2009. RADM Quinn has served in operations in Haiti, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Border Protection and in the Middle East. RADM Quinn was awarded a Commendation for Conspicuous Service for his Command of HMAS Toowoomba.

In 2013, RADM Quinn served as Director Frigates, responsible for the through-life capability of the Anzac Class and Project Sponsor of the Future Frigate Project. In 2017 RADM Quinn completed the Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course as well as a Masters of Arts (Strategic Studies). In 2018 RADM Quinn served as the Combined Maritime Forces Director Operations and Commander Maritime Task Group Middle East Region, as part of Australia’s commitment to promote maritime security. In this capacity RADM Quinn was awarded the US Legion of Merit. In 2019 and 2020 RADM Quinn served as the Commander Australian Maritime Task Group, leading Task Groups as either a Sea Combat Commander or as a Commander Task Group. This has included multiple operational deployments in the Indo-Pacific.

In November 2020, RADM Quinn commenced as Director General Surface Combatants and Aviation, responsible for the through-life capability of surface and aviation assets. RADM Quinn then served as the Director General – Modernisation, Assessment and Assurance in Joint Operations Command.

On promotion to Rear Admiral in December 2024, RADM Quinn served as the Head Space and Cyber Capabilities in Joint Capabilities Group. He commenced his current posting as Head of Navy Capability in July 2026.

Program

1130 - 1200 Registration

1145 Speaker(s) arrive

1200 - 1230 Lunch

1230 - 1400 Presentation, then Q&A (Chatham House Rule)

1400 - 1430 Round Table discussion for Sponsors and Speakers (Iron Cage Rule*)

1400 - 1430 Networking opportunity

Venue

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600

Prices (exclusive of GST and card fees)

Individual - $290

Table of 8 - $2,500

Table of 10 - $3,500

Sponsorships are available. Contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au

Payment is required before attendance. For late individual registrations, payment can be made on arrival at the event.

Dress Standard

Business attire or uniform dress-of-the-day

Recording and Working Media

As the Chatham House Rule will be in place for the Presentation and Q&A Sessions, there will be no official record of proceedings, private recordings or private imagery. Working media are able to attend but not report on the event. Reporting may only occur with prior express agreement from the Speaker(s).

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Registrations are refundable for cancellations received up to 10 working days before the event, less a $50 administration fee. However, another person or persons may be substituted at no additional cost. No refunds can be made after that date. No refunds are possible for confirmed sponsorships.

Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to reschedule an event due to speaker or venue issues. As much notice as possible will be given. Refunds will not normally be available.

Seating Policy

Participants will be seated at round or oval tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the podium where possible.

Attendee Names, Badges & Dietary Requirements

Please provide names of those attending and any dietary requests, no less than 10 working days prior to the event - Monday, 10 November 2026. Otherwise no guarantee of a name badge or dietary request being met can be made.

Card Merchant Fees Notification

Due to increased transaction costs from 1 October 2024 Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. introduced a surcharge of up to 2.2% on all payments by card.to recover these costs.

Inquiries

info@meetthechiefs.com.au

* Iron Cage Rule - nothing escapes, to date no breaches.