[un]prompted.au — AI × Cybersecurity Conference, Sydney, 18–19 September 2026
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AI × Cybersecurity Conference: Notes from the Field
September 18 + 19 / ILUMINA, Sydney
[ Event Details ]
[un]prompted.au is an AI-focused security research conference — an Australian edition of the US-based Unprompted conference. Based in Sydney, [un]prompted.au sits at the intersection of state-of-the-art AI and Cybersecurity research, with an emphasis on how the field is evolving and where it is heading.
The conference convenes practitioners actively reshaping security workflows in the cyber world where AI is playing a major role — for vulnerability researchers, exploit developers, red/blue teamers, and malware analysts integrating AI to scale analysis, accelerate discovery, and move toward more automated forms of research. Alongside them, researchers and engineers from frontier AI labs provide insight into how these systems are designed, how their capabilities are developing, and the security implications of that trajectory.
The program extends beyond security into core AI research: the techniques, tools, and systems that are redefining what is possible — from automated research workflows to advances in inference, optimisation, and model behaviour.
We intend to continually expand our reach across the broader AI community (touching governance and infrastructure particularly) as the conference grows.
[ Speakers ]
Full 24-session program is live — view schedule →
Shane Huntley
@ShaneHuntley · Google TAG
Talk
Building the Ultimate AI Cyber Threat Analyst
Strategies and successes his team has been having at Google.
Seunghyun Lee
@0x10n · Doctoral Research Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University
Talk
ExploitBench: A Capability Ladder Benchmark for LLM Cybersecurity Agents
Benchmarking LLMs on their vulnerability discovery and exploitation capabilities — results and lessons learned.
Thomas Roccia
Threat Researcher — Founder, SecurityBreak
Talk
AI Threat Intelligence
Hunting threats across the AI ecosystem.
Dion Blazakis
@justdionysus · Calif Research
Talk
AI-Assisted Exploit Development: An XNU Case Study
AI assisted exploit development, demonstrated against Apple’s XNU kernel.
Ben Gittins & Cole Cornford
in/ben-gittins · Zepto
in/colecornford · Galah Cyber
Talk
Are we missing the Boat? Our need for sovereign AI capability
The Australi.ai co-founders on how agentic AI is commoditising the artisanal skills cyber careers were built on, and why Australia should build that capability domestically rather than rent it from foreign vendors.
Ash Fox
in/foxashley · Google
Talk
Human in the Loop, Ghost in the Shell
Building AI-powered adversaries: the near-autonomous red teaming strategies Google uses to anticipate and defend against next-generation attacks.
Anthony Lai, Alan Ho & Ken Wong
VXRL · VXRL · HKUST
Talk
Harness & Hunt: A Hybrid, Role-Driven Agent Architecture for Autonomous Vulnerability Research
Wai Kin Wong, Dongwei Xiao & Shuai Wang
HKUST
Talk
The Fuzzer Reached the Code, yet Missed the State: LLM-Guided JavaScript Engine Fuzzing
John McIntosh
Security Researcher & Founder, Clearseclabs
Talk
To the Frontier and Back Again
Tristan Steele
Technical Lead and Tinkerer
Talk
3.6 MEGAJOULES OF DANGEROUSLY SKIP PERMISSIONS: CAN Reverse Engineering in the Real World
Dominic Marks
Staff Engineer, Slack
Talk
Agents That Watch: Event-Driven Detection and Response at Slack
Saurabh Kumar
Security Researcher II, Microsoft Edge
Talk
From Diff to Primitive: An LLM Auditor that Found 8 WebKit CVEs
Brendan Dolan-Gavitt
Distinguished Engineer, XBOW
Talk
Security Through Obscurity Is Dead and LLMs Killed It
[ Sponsors ]
[un]prompted.au is made possible by the organisations backing independent security research in Australia.
Sponsors
[ Venue ]
ILUMINA, Sydney
Located at ILUMINA Sydney, ILUMINA is a premium, state-of-the-art event venue in the heart of Sydney's CBD at 1 Elizabeth Street, directly above Martin Place. Set across three contemporary levels, the venue offers light-filled, flexible spaces with cutting-edge audiovisual technology — ideal for conferences, networking events and large-scale presentations. Positioned in Sydney's historic civic and business district, ILUMINA overlooks Chifley Square and provides an inspiring setting in one of the city's most recognised locations.
[ Getting There ]
ILUMINA offers exceptional accessibility via Sydney's public transport network:
- Direct access from Sydney Metro via Martin Place Station (located directly beneath the venue)
- A short walk (approx. 5 minutes) from Sydney Trains services at Wynyard Station
- Light rail services from the Martin Place stop on George Street, connecting to Circular Quay, Randwick, and beyond
[ Nearby Attractions ]
Delegates are within walking distance of some of Sydney's most iconic attractions, including Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the historic The Rocks. The surrounding area also offers world-class dining, shopping and waterfront experiences, making it easy to combine business with leisure.
[ Accommodation Nearby ]
A range of excellent hotels are located just minutes from the venue, including:
Local walking map — ILUMINA in red, partner hotels in blue.
[ FAQ ]
When and where is [un]prompted.au 2026?
18–19 September 2026 at ILUMINA, 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney — directly above Martin Place station. Add it to your calendar.
How do I get tickets?
Through Humanitix at events.humanitix.com/unprompted-au. One ticket covers both days.
Can I still submit a talk?
No — the CFP closed 2 August 2026 and the program is announced. See the full schedule, or check your submission status on Sessionize.
How do I get to the venue?
Sydney Metro lands at Martin Place, directly beneath the venue. Wynyard is a 5-minute walk, and light rail stops at Martin Place on George Street.
Where should I stay?
Three partner hotels within a 10-minute walk offer conference rates — hotels, codes, and a map are in Accommodation Nearby above.
[ Contact ]
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