Protective Security Summit
QLD 2025
Join us at #PSSQLD2025 as we explore Building Resilient Futures through strengthened security, innovation, and collaboration.
16 May 2025
8.30 AM – 4:00 PM
Griffith University, The Ship Inn, South Brisbane
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SHAPING QUEENSLAND'S SECURITY LANDSCAPE
About the summit
The Protective Security Summit (PSS) series is dedicated to advancing Australia’s protective security landscape by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation across sectors. Our mission is to bring together security professionals, government leaders, industry experts, and academics to address evolving threats and emerging challenges in both the physical and digital realms. The active involvement of academia plays a crucial role in shaping evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge solutions, while the partnership between industry, academia, and government is vital to creating a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to protective security.
EXPLORE THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTIVE SECURITY FOR QUEENSLAND
Why attend the event?
Learn from the Best
Gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, global thought leaders, and renowned academics. Explore cutting-edge strategies and innovative approaches to security management, cyber resilience, and risk mitigation.
Expand Your Network
Exchange ideas, share best practices, and establish collaborations that can drive innovation and progress in the field of protective security. Build lasting relationships with like-minded individuals committed to creating a safer future.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
Staying ahead of evolving security threats is paramount. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard your organisation, assets, and community against present and future threats.
Maxmise Your Impact
Become a key partner in shaping the future of protective security and elevate your brand’s presence.
Bringing together government, industry, and academia
Our speakers
Prof Rebecca Wickes
Director, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
Prof Jason Payne
Head of School, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
Prof Jason Payne
Head of School, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
Dr Gav Schneider
CEO and Director, Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC)
Natalie Pearse
Director, Protective Security Policy, Department of Home Affairs
Graham Coleman APM
Executive Director, Olympic and Paralympic Games Group, Queensland Police Service
Graham Coleman APM
Executive Director, Olympic and Paralympic Games Group, Queensland Police Service
Joe Saunders
Manager Workforce Security, Queensland Health
Dr Ausma Bernot
Lecturer in Technology and Crime, Griffith University
Dr Jamie Ranse
Associate Professor and Disaster Resilient Future Hub Lead, Griffith University
Dr Jamie Ranse
Associate Professor and Disaster Resilient Future Hub Lead, Griffith University
Dave Cohen
Deputy CEO and Head of Training & Education, Risk 2 Solution Group
Dr Justin Ready
Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith University
Dr David Bartlett
Director - Crime, Risk & Evaluation, BDK Insights
Dr David Bartlett
Director - Crime, Risk & Evaluation, BDK Insights
Bruce Hankinson
Consultant, Crisis and Emergency Management, Risk 2 Solution Group
Prof Rebecca Wickes
Director, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
Prof Jason Payne
Head of School, Criminology and
Natalie Pearse
Director, Protective Security Policy, Department of Home Affairs
Graham Coleman APM
Executive Director, Olympic and Paralympic Game
Joe Saunders
Manager Workforce Security, Queensland Health
Dr Jamie Ranse
Associate Professor and Disaster Resilient Future Hub Lead, Griffith University
Dave Cohen
Deputy CEO and Head of Training & Education, Risk 2 Solution Group
Dr Justin Ready
Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith University
Bruce Hankinson
Consultant, Crisis and Emergency Management, Risk 2 Solution Group
More speakers to be announced soon.
COLLABORATING FOR A SAFER FUTURE
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PSS QLD 2025: Building Resilient Futures
Event schedule
Registration and Morning Tea
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Address
Launching PSS QLD 2025 – Building Resilient Futures
Prof Rebecca Wickes, Director, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
- 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcoming Our Thought Leaders
Setting the Stage for Insightful Discussions
Dr Gav Schneider, CEO and Director, Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC)
Prof Jason Payne, Head of School, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
- 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Presentation
Insights into QPS Strategies for Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure, Public Spaces, and Communities
Speaker to be announced
- 9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
Panel Discussion
Exploring the Legal, Ethical, and Governance Challenges in Modern Protective Security
- Dr Ausma Bernot, Expert in Surveillance Tech & Governance, Griffith University
- Facilitated by Prof Jason Payne, Head of School, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
- More speakers to be announced
- 9:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Presentation
Global Perspectives on Mass Gathering Health Security
Assoc Prof Jamie Ranse, Lead, Disaster Resilient Future Hub, Griffith University
- 10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Presentation
Beyond Policies: Operationalising Protective Security to Address Occupational Violence
Joe Saunders, Manager Workforce Security, Queensland Health
- 11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Lunch
- 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Fireside Chat
Protective Security Directions Under the PSPF
- Dr Gav Schneider, CEO and Director, Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC)
- Natalie Pearse, Director, Protective Security Policy, Department of Home Affairs
- 12:15 PM - 12:40 PM
Workshop
Leveraging Criminology Insights for Security
- Assoc Prof Justin Ready, Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
- Dr David Bartlett, Specialist Advisor (Crime Detection & Prevention and Risk Management), BDK Insights
- 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion
Breaking Silos Across Security Domains
- Bruce Hankinson, Consultant, Crisis and Emergency Management, Risk 2 Solution Group
- Facilitated by Dave Cohen, Deputy CEO, Risk 2 Solution Group
- More speakers to be announced
- 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM
Presentation
Protecting Large-Scale Events - Lessons in Security, Risk, and Crisis Management
Graham Coleman, Executive Director, Olympic and Paralympic Games Group, Queensland Police Service
- 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM
Concluding Remarks
Final Thoughts and Future Directions: Closing PSS QLD 2025
Dr Gav Schneider, CEO and Director, Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC)
Prof Jason Payne, Head of School, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
- 2:55 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Drinks
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Limited Seats Available - Book Early
Tickets
Standard Ticket
$336
- Access to all sessions
- Lunch, refreshments and networking drinks
- 20% discount
Corporate Table
$2,144
- Access to all sessions
- Lunch, refreshments and networking drinks
- Reserved table for 8 attendees, premium seating, recognition during event
- 20% discount
Shaping New South Wale's Security Landscape
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Frequenty asked questions
The Protective Security Summit QLD 2025 will cover a wide range of critical topics in protective security, resilience, and risk management. Key themes include:
- Building Resilient Futures and strategies for safeguarding critical infrastructure, public spaces, and communities.
- Legal, ethical, and governance challenges in modern protective security.
- Mass gathering health security and global perspectives on resilience.
- Community-driven security and the role of public engagement in combating crime.
- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and its applications in security leadership.
- Leveraging criminology insights for enhanced security strategies.
- Bridging the gap between cyber and physical security to improve risk mitigation.
- Security, risk, and crisis management for large-scale events.
The summit will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and interactive workshops led by industry experts, government officials, and academic thought leaders.
Yes, group discounts are available through the Corporate Table package. This option provides a reserved table for 8 attendees, premium seating, and recognition during the event. Additionally, the Corporate Table package includes a 20% discount compared to purchasing individual tickets.
For standard tickets, no group discount is applied. If you’re looking to attend with a group, the Corporate Table option is the best value.
Yes, refreshments will be provided throughout the summit. Morning tea will be available during the arrival and registration period. A buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 AM, and networking drinks with nibbles will be available at the conclusion of the event at 3:00 PM.
Yes. Car parking is available at Little Stanley St, South Bank. Entry is via Tribune or Glenelg streets and the South Bank parking prices are below.
- Early Bird Parking – (Excludes Public Holidays) – Not Available Online
Enter before 9:30am and exit before 7pm for a flat rate of $20. Available Monday to Friday only. You must park on Lower Level B2, Early bird validation is automated by cameras on Level B2. - Monday-Friday, Day (enter/exit between 5am and 6pm)
- 0.0-0.5 hours $8
- 0.5-1.0 hours $18
- 1.0-1.5 hours $22
- 1.5-2.0 hours $22
- 2.0-2.5 hours $25
- 2.5-3.0 hours $25
- 3.0-3.5 hours $30
- 3.5-4.0 hours $30
- 4.0-5.0 hours $35
- 5 + hours $39
For more information, visit South Bank Car Park
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