Pre-Conference Drinks

When:
Wednesday, August 20th from 5:30pm
Where:
The Story Bar, 18 Hunter Street, Hobart
You’re invited to join us for a pre-conference drinks event, co-hosted by Ionata Digital, Fortinet, and Amazon Web Service (AWS), the evening before the annual TasICT-AISA Cyber Conference.
Connect with fellow industry professionals and set the tone for an exciting day of learning and networking.
Matt Gurr from AWS will be joining us at the drinks event. Matt is a Security Specialist with the AWS Global Services Security Organisation. In his role, Matt is responsible for a team that provides support to customers during active security events on the customer side of the shared responsibility model. The team is made up of Senior Security Consultants and Solution Architects with experience in performing incident response in AWS.
Ionata Digital is Tasmania’s premier digital agency, delivering secure websites, apps, and cloud infrastructure for organisations with purpose. With 24 years of experience and a team of specialists, they serve clients including the Tasmanian Government, Metro Tasmania, Tasmanian Land Conservancy, and Blundstone Australia. Recently recognised as winners of the TasICT “Best ICT Collaboration of 2025” award, their passionate team solves complex problems through innovative digital solutions that amplify their clients’ impact. As an AWS Select Tier Public Sector Partner, Ionata Digital leverages enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure to deliver scalable, secure hosting for public sector clients, ensuring robust cybersecurity and compliance with government standards.
Fortinet is a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions. Their cloud-native security solutions keep applications and workloads safe, ensuring comprehensive threat protection. With over 20 years of cybersecurity experience and powered by FortiGuard Labs’ threat intelligence, Fortinet is dedicated to safeguarding digital innovation. Their partnership with AWS enables businesses to achieve a consistent security experience across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring security is seamlessly integrated into their digital transformation journey.
Please join us for complimentary drinks in a relaxed environment.
Cheers to a fantastic start to the TasICT-AISA Cyber Conference