Fighting fraud and corruption with new tricks and proven techniques
13-14 May 2026, Sydney
Fighting fraud and corruption seems more complex and challenging every year. With a new generation of technologically-empowered fraudsters, and a range of unprecedented pressures both within and beyond the workplace, conditions have never been more fertile for fraudulent and corrupt conduct to flourish. Only the most well-informed and highly-experienced professionals can face the challenges facing us today.
These experienced professionals will convene at the 16th Annual National Public Sector Fraud and Corruption Congress, providing you with everything you need to meet today’s challenges and opportunities. With proven insights and cutting-edge technological solutions, this event provides insights into the most pressing issues within the counterfraud and anti-corruption area, including:
- Preparing your organisation to control modern fraud and corruption threats from AI
- Utilising new technology to dramatically empower your fraud and corruption response
- Minimising organisational vulnerability to cybersecurity threats
- Implementing practical controls to maximise data security
- Conducting fraud and corruption investigations led by key wellbeing and safety principles
- Perfecting your data analysis processes to counter hidden fraud and corruption threats
Learn about the outstanding developments internationally with these three unmissable international keynotes:

Mark Rysanek, Liaison Officer – Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Consulate General of Canada

De Quincey Bailey, Illicit Finance Lead, HMRC Fraud Investigation Service, Organised Crime Operations at HM Revenue and Customs (UK)
Mark Astley, Head of Service, National Anti-Fraud Network (UK) Data and Intelligence Services
Develop an unbeatable strategy for combatting misconduct with these two outstanding private sector guest presentations:

Iain Hart, Head of Risk Management, Crown Resorts

Samuel Stuart, Director, Services Business Lead – Security Solutions, Mastercard
In addition to these world-leading professionals, exceptional confirmed speakers also include:
Timothy Underhill, Detective Superintendent Economic, Corporate Crime and Corruption (EC3), Australian Federal Police
Joanna Virtue, AS Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption Branch, Attorney General’s Department
Dr Sharif Abuadbba, Team Leader Distributed Systems Security, AI & Cybersecurity, CSIRO’s Data61
Shane Lysons-Smith, Chief Audit Executive, Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Benjamin Hallam, Senior Manager Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Investigations, Sydney Metro
Sheryn Anderson, Manager Integrity, Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action Victoria
Frank Trimboli, Senior Manager Intelligence and Detection, Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria
Marea Getsios, Procurement and Contracts Manager, Inner West Council
Ralph Esther, Manager Procurement and Governance, Blacktown City Council
Peter Thompson, Coordinator Audit and Risk, Blacktown City Council
Jade Maskiewicz, Disclosures and Investigations Coordinator, Central Coast Council
Barry Davidow, Senior Corruption Prevention Officer, Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW
Don’t miss this opportunity to combat the greatest fraud and corruption threats ever faced! Click here to register now or:
Phone: +61 425 144 630
Email: register@intrepidminds.com.au
Mail: 403/127 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Read more about this year’s exciting speaking panel – click here to view the conference programme.
Don’t wait – spaces are strictly limited! Register now for exclusive early registration and group booking discounts.