Join us for an engaging afternoon of insights, real-world security conversations, and peer networking at our next Rapid7 Security Meetup in Melbourne.

This session brings together industry voices and customer perspectives to explore how security leaders are scaling securely in the cloud, navigating third-party risks, and driving resilience across their organisations. Expect practical strategies, open discussion, and plenty of opportunities to connect with your peers over drinks and canapés.

The event will also provide you with an exclusive opportunity to connect with Pete Rubio, SVP, Platform Engineering at Rapid7.

When and where?
Date: Thursday, 21st August 2025
Time: 2pm-5pm
Venue: GPT Space&Co
Address: 181 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Agenda
2:00pm - 2:20pm | Guest Arrival
Collect your name badge, grab a drink, connect with peers, and settle in.

2:20pm - 2:30pm | Welcome Remarks
Soumi Mukherjee, Director, Sales ANZ, Rapid7

Welcome from Rapid7 and introduction of what to expect from the event.

2:30pm - 3:00pm | Fireside Chat with Pete Rubio
Pete Rubio, SVP, Platform Engineering, Rapid7
Interviewed by: Sean Vogelenzang, Senior Security Solutions Engineer, Rapid7

Join Pete for an engaging discussion on Rapid7’s latest product innovations announced at Black Hat, and how leading organisations around the world are embedding security into fast-moving cloud environments-without compromising on speed or innovation.

3:00pm - 3:30pm | Panel Discussion: Managing Third-Party Risk in 2025
Andrew Morton - Head of GRC, Chemist Warehouse
Brendan Williams - Head of Cyber Security, Treasury Wine Estates
Jerome Brown - Head of IT Security, Country Road Group
Moderated by: Richard Stocks, Senior Security Solutions Engineer, Rapid7

A real-world discussion with security leaders across industry sectors on how they’re assessing, managing, and mitigating third-party risk across complex ecosystems.

3:30pm - 4:00pm | Rapid7 Insight: Tackling Threats Head-On
Dwayne Rendell, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Rapid7

A Rapid7-led session highlighting recent detection trends, platform innovations, and learnings from customers in the region.

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Networking, Drinks & Canapés
Stick around to meet Pete Rubio, mingle with the panelists, and chat with Rapid7’s local team and your peers in a relaxed, informal setting.

Whether you’re here to swap battle stories, explore practical approaches to threat response, or just reconnect with the community—this is an event you won’t want to miss.

We look forward to hosting you at what will be a highly informative and engaging event.