Sunshine Coast Cyber Network

To establish the Sunshine Coast as a recognized hub for cybersecurity innovation, education, and collaboration.

To connect, educate, and empower the Sunshine Coast cybersecurity community through regular events, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships.

Objectives

- Host at least four quarterly events per year featuring expert speakers, panels, and workshops.

- Support the growth of Sun Con, the Sunshine Coast’s premier annual cybersecurity conference.

- Build a community base of cybersecurity professionals, students, and businesses.

- Develop partnerships with local universities, TAFEs, government, and industry.

- Promote cybersecurity awareness and education across the region.

Quarterly Events

Targeting:

- Cybersecurity professionals
- IT and tech companies
- Students and educators
- Government and public sector
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- General public interested in digital safety

Themes

Threat intelligence, cloud security, incident response, AI in cybersecurity and more.

Formats

Keynotes, panels, networking mixers, hands-on workshops.

Venues

Local coworking spaces, universities, council venues.