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2026 Trust
Summit—Sydney

Join us for a live event on Leading with Confidence in the AI Era

 

Spend a day with peers and industry leaders exploring what’s next for digital trust—at a time when AI acceleration, quantum readiness, and regulatory pressure are reshaping how your organization operates.

Hosted by DigiCert on 21 April at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, this exclusive, single-day event brings together Australian senior leaders and global experts to share insights on PKI modernization and how Intelligent Trust will help you move forward with greater confidence
and control.

This is a rare opportunity to engage with peers, exchange strategies, and be a part of making trust more intelligent in the AI era.

The full agenda and speaker lineup will be announced soon. Register now to reserve your spot. 

 

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Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

8:30 - 18:30


Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

199 George Street, Sydney,
NSW 2000, Australia

What to expect at Trust Summit Sydney

 

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What you'll take away 

DigiCert ONE Platform Innovations

Hear directly from DigiCert leadership on the latest platform innovations—and how they help customers simplify operations, reduce risk, and stay ahead of what’s
next as we shift to a new era of
Intelligent Trust.

AI, Quantum, and the Future of Trust 

Learn how AI acceleration and quantum computing are reshaping digital trust—and what it takes to move forward with proactive post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

Regulation, Risk, and What’s Changing

Get up to speed on evolving regulatory and industry requirements, with insight into the trends shaping compliance, resilience, and digital trust worldwide.

Sydney Trust Summit agenda – Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

Featured Speakers

Professor Jon Whittle, Managing Director at CSIRO's Data61 and National AI Centre Founder


Jon Whittle

Melbourne Business School Professor, founder of Goldilocks AI,
former Managing Director of CSIRO's Data61 and founder of Australia's National AI Centre

Jon is one of the world’s leading voices on artificial intelligence and its impact on business and society. With a career spanning NASA, Silicon Valley, and leadership of Australia’s national AI initiatives, he brings unmatched expertise in applying AI responsibly and effectively. Jon combines deep technical knowledge with practical strategies for organisations, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. His insights help audiences navigate AI adoption, future-proof their businesses, and understand the human dimension of technology.


Naomi Wynn

Chief Executive Officer, National Energy Public Key Infrastructure (NEPKI)

Naomi Wynn is the CEO of NEPKI (National Energy Public Key Infrastructure), where she where she leads the development of cyber secure digital infrastructure to support Australia’s consumer-led energy future. Her career includes roles in network distribution (Ausgrid and Energy Networks Australia) and across state, federal, and international governments, where she has delivered regulatory reform and implemented major energy programs. https://arena.gov.au/projects/national-energy-public-key-infrastructure-project-nepki/


David Masterson

Senior Cloud Engineering and Platform Leader, The University of Sydney

David is a Senior cloud engineering and platform leader with deep experience shaping and maturing secure, resilient cloud platforms across AWS and Azure in large, complex enterprise environments. At the University of Sydney, David leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver platform engineering, automation, governance and sustainable financial outcomes at scale. Due to the nature of working within one of Australia’s premier research universities, David and his team support a wide spectrum of workloads; from traditional enterprise systems such as HR and finance to highly specialised use cases such as satellite telemetry.

Morning Sessions

8:30 - 9:00 / Breakfast & Networking
Connect with peers, industry experts, and technology leaders before the program begins.

9:00 - 10:15 / CEO Keynote: Building Intelligent Trust for the AI-Driven World
FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Amit Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, DigiCert, with Naomi Wynn, NEPKI, and David Masterson, The University of Sydney
Dr. Amit Sinha and guests share how intelligent trust across PKI, DNS, software, devices, and content helps organizations secure AI initiatives and strengthen digital resilience.

10:15 - 10:30 / Coffee & Networking Break

10:30 - 11:30 / From Trust Foundations to Intelligent Trust: What’s Your Next Move?
FEATURED SPEAKER: Deepika Chauhan, Chief Product Officer, DigiCert
Explore market trends, customer maturity stages, and DigiCert’s platform direction, with a roadmap preview and live audience participation.

11:30 - 12:00 / Inside Our 10x Web PKI Investment
FEATURED SPEAKER: Lakshmi Hanspal, Chief Trust Officer, DigiCert
Lakshmi Hanspal shares how DigiCert modernized its own infrastructure, key CA/B Forum updates, and lessons learned from scaling Web PKI to meet new lifecycle requirements.

12:00 - 13:00 / Lunch
Enjoy lunch, connect with peers, and explore live demos.

Afternoon Sessions

13:00 - 13:30 / Beating the 47-Day Mandate: PKI and DNS Readiness in Practice
FEATURED SPEAKER: Deepika Chauhan, Chief Product Officer, DigiCert
Understand the operational impact of the 47-day certificate validity shift and gain practical guidance to strengthen automation, visibility, and DNS resilience.

13:30 - 14:00 / Afternoon Keynote/Freside Chat 
FEATURED SPEAKER: Amit Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, DigiCert / Jon Whittle
Join DigiCert CEO Amit Sinha in conversation with Jon Whittle for a forward-looking discussion on AI security and the evolving trust landscape. Explore how enterprises can navigate emerging risks, secure AI systems at scale, and prepare for the future of trustworthy AI.

14:00 - 14:45 / How to Govern AI Trust Without Slowing Down the Business
FEATURED SPEAKER: Brian Trzupek, Senior Vice President, Product Management, DigiCert
Learn practical approaches to securing AI agents, protecting software and models, and strengthening content authenticity across your organization.

14:45 - 15:00 / Coffee & Networking Break

15:00 - 15:25 / Post-Quantum Cryptography: What You Need to Know Now
FEATURED SPEAKER: Kevin Hilscher, Senior Director, Product Management, DigiCert
Get a clear update on post-quantum standards and concrete steps your organization can take today to strengthen crypto agility.

15:30 - 16:30 / Solve Your Hardest Challenges: Interactive Roundtables
Join focused discussions on 47-day readiness, internal PKI, AI trust, post-quantum strategy, and DNS resilience, with facilitated peer exchange and shared insights.

16:30 - 16:40 / Closing remarks

Evening

16:40 - 18:30 / Cocktail-style Dinner, Demos & Networking
Continue the conversation while exploring modern trust solutions in action.

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