MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The State Government of Victoria, Australia will highlight the state’s technology ecosystem by partnering with leading tech conferences Intersekt and CyberCon in 2024.
Intersekt is Australia’s largest fintech event by FinTech Australia. It will return to Melbourne from Wednesday, September 18, 2024, to Thursday, September 19, 2024.
READ: PH fintech adoption via mobile apps to hit 80% by 2024
Thousands of fintech, finance, investment and banking professionals worldwide will converge at the event to unlock Australia’s market potential.
On the other hand, CyberCon will return on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, to Thursday, November 28, 2024.
It is the largest cyber conference in the southern hemisphere by the Australian Information Security Association.
The event will host over 5,000 delegates worldwide to discuss thought leadership, panel sessions and live in-person demonstrations.
The Melbourne conference’s theme is “Future is Now,” which reflects the urgency to understand, adapt and protect the world’s digital landscape.
CyberCon 2024 will feature keynote speeches from former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez, Designated Survivor actor Kal Penn and WithSecure Chief Research Officer Mikko Hyppönen.
The event will also host over 160 industry leaders like Google Cloud, Microsoft and Palo Alto so that attendees can explore cybersecurity solutions.
The Victorian Government proudly sponsors key events like CyberCon and Intersekt to support cyber and fintech sector growth.
The government seed-funded the Cremorne Digital Hub to upskill the tech workforce and foster entrepreneurial startups.
Moreover, it supports startups through LaunchVic and invests in Victoria’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
The state will also host the first Fintech 50, a pitching extravaganza where 50 companies will have 30 seconds to present ideas to investors.
Nowadays, Victoria is home to nearly 400 companies with over 25,000 employees. Also, it houses five fintech unicorns: Airwallex, MYOB, Judo Bank, PEXA and Zeller.
Learn more about Intersekt and CyberCon on their websites.