# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI Governance at the Crossroads - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:45 pm - **Event Description**: Regulators and cyber agencies are tightening expectations as AI adoption surges, exposing a readiness gap across governance, risk & securityAbout this EventISACA Sydney Chapter – July 2026 In‑Person PD SessionWe are thrilled to invite you to the ISACA Sydney Chapter July 2026 In‑Person Professional Development Session. Join us on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, for an engaging evening of learning, industry insights, and networking with peers across governance, risk, cybersecurity, technology, and operations. This session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and strengthen your knowledge in two highly relevant domains.Title of the Presentation 1: AI Governance at the Crossroads: Regulatory Pressure, Cyber Risk and the Readiness GapOverview: AI adoption has moved faster than many organisations’ ability to govern it with confidence. At the same time, Australian organisations are facing converging pressure from regulators and intelligence agencies: ASIC and APRA are raising expectations around AI governance, accountability, oversight and evidence, while the recent Five Eyes cyber security statement warns that AI is rapidly reshaping cyber risk and that leaders need to act now.This session explores the practical readiness gap beneath those signals. Taking a practitioner lens across cyber, risk, audit and governance, the discussion will unpack the operational realities organisations are likely to face as they respond to AI-related expectations.Bio of speaker: Neethu Nandakumar is a Senior Manager in Cyber Risk Advisory at Deloitte, with over 11 years of experience across cyber governance, risk and compliance, cyber strategy, maturity assessments, operating model uplift and security leadership advisory.Her work focuses on helping organisations, boards and executive teams make sense of complex cyber risk decisions and translate them into practical governance, strategy and upliftTitle of the Presentation 2: Transitioning to the world of AI led Secure SDLCOverview: The democratisation, reduced cost and speed of AI generated code have led to its boom where all it takes is a unique idea leading non-developers and non-technical founders to create products for problem solving and startups. This acceleration is a monumental change for software engineers and product management in enterprises alike. Sadly, this has led to the proliferation of vulnerabilities in the software and products being built.In this talk, you will learn more about:o How AI is changing the software development landscape?o What does that mean for Secure SDLC?o Unique challenges with AI developmento Best practices for managing your software vulnerabilities and integrating AI safely in your development lifecycleBio of speaker: Yasha serves as the Treasurer of Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) AI Affiliate and is an active industry mentor at WiCyS Global and Australian Women Security Network. She is a cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in designing and implementing fit-for-purpose cyber security programs across top tier product-based companies in areas of product security, incident response, supply chain security, cyber audit, risk and governance. Having spent over a quindecennial in cybersecurity, she has provided cyber services to diverse clients globally at all stages, from start-ups to large corporates. Known for her pragmatic and collaborative approach, she focuses on building cyber capability that enables secure digital transformation, innovation and cyber resilience.When she is not hacking into technology, you will find her immersed in CrossFit, birding and writing English poetry.Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM Registration?: 05:30 PM - 05:35 PMEvent Welcome and introduction to host (AMP)?: 05:35 PM - 05:40 PMWelcome by the Host ?: 05:40 PM - 06:10 PMPresentation 1 followed by Q & A?: 06:10 PM - 06:40 PMPresentation 2 followed by Q& A?: 06:40 PM - 06:43 PMISACA Member Updates?: 06:43 PM - 06:45 PMClosing Remarks?: 06:45 PM - 07:45 PMNetworking Drinks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/ai-governance-at-the-crossroads/100001992966951802 - **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes - Location: AMP Capital SMSF Suite - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 59.26, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: AMP Capital SMSF Suite - **lat**: -33.8631337 - **long**: 151.2114571 - **full address**: AMP Capital SMSF Suite, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI Governance at the Crossroads - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/37521502a7710ef742ab618089a0b3c5842caabd59e67b49a6c0d7071f12a7cf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc012e67-gmir.jpg?v=1783361967 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI Governance at the Crossroads being held? - **A:** AI Governance at the Crossroads takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:45 pm at AMP Capital SMSF Suite, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI Governance at the Crossroads? - **A:** AI Governance at the Crossroads is organized by ISACA Sydney Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI Governance at the Crossroads is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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