Australia steps up with first-ever national Cyber Pavilion at GISEC Global 2025

Australia is stepping onto the global cyber security stage in a landmark moment, launching its first official national Cyber Pavilion at GISEC Global 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cyber security event.

This historic debut signals a bold new era for Australian cyber diplomacy, innovation, and trade, aligning with the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 to make Australia a global leader in cyber security by the end of the decade.

The Pavilion will feature 13 Australian companies and organisations, showcasing sovereign capabilities in AI-powered defence, secure communications, identity protection, compliance automation, and cyber resilience. The initiative is led by SharePass, in partnership with the DWTC (Dubai World Trade Centre), and proudly supported by the Australian Information Security Association (AISA).

“We’re honoured to lead the first official Australian Pavilion at GISEC,” said Yuri Miloslavsky, CEO of SharePass. “It’s more than a showcase – it’s a statement that Australia is ready to be a trusted global partner in cyber innovation, resilience, and digital safety.”

Participating companies include Avertro, Simbian AI, BlueParadigm, Identity1, HelloRisk, Cygence, Cyberheed, Airlock Digital, KBI Media, Vericient, IT Junction, AISA, and SharePass. AISA’s involvement reflects the whole-of-ecosystem approach now defining Australia’s cyber agenda. As the peak body for the sector, AISA supports more than 13,000 members, builds workforce capability, and advocates for cyber as a public good, a fundamental service akin to clean air or safe water.

“Australia’s cyber sector builds world-class innovation more efficiently than any other part of the world,” said Ian Yip, CEO of Avertro. “Cyber is global, and so are we. We’re here to build partnerships that help secure our shared digital future.”

GISEC Global runs from 6-8 May 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 750 cyber security brands, and over 350 global cyber leaders from government, defence, energy, infrastructure, finance, and more.

Australia’s presence is more than symbolic, it’s a strategic investment in the region’s fast-growing digital landscape and a powerful opportunity for Australian businesses to export capability, attract partnerships, and amplify their impact on the world stage.