Agenda 11 May 2026

As Head of Fujitsu’s Global Defence Office, Kylah Limmer is responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of Fujitsu’s global defence solutions. Kylah is keen to ensure continued strong links between nations to best position our Defence Forces as we counter the increasing security challenges. With more than two decades of experience as a senior executive across the enterprise technology sector, Kylah maintains highly regarded relationships with Defence military and industry ecosystems worldwide. She has proven expertise in leading high-performing teams who drive client-centric capability outcomes through deeply trusted customer relationships.

Alongside strong Defence department relationships, Kylah is proudly a Defence industry advocate, holding several key positions, including Deputy Chair for the Australian Defence Information and Electronic System Association (ADIESA), member of the AmCham AUKUS Pillar II Advisory Group, member of the Australia Japan Business Cooperation Council (AJBCC) Defence Advisory Committee. She has been invited to panels at several Defence conferences. In 2024, and 2025 Kylah was recognized as a Finalist in the Defence Female Leader of the Year awards. Kylah holds a Degree in Security, Terrorism and Counter Terrorism.

Matt Rogers is a seasoned operations executive currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Q-CTRL, a leading quantum technology company that develops control infrastructure software to tame errors in quantum hardware and accelerate quantum sensing and computing capabilities.

In his role, Matt oversees global operations, ensuring that Q-CTRL scales efficiently and securely. He has been instrumental in delivering compliance and trust through high-standards, for example guiding Q-CTRL to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management – a hallmark that underscores the company’s commitment to operational rigor in handling sensitive data and maintaining resilience in its product engineering and delivery.

Matt brings to Q-CTRL a strong academic foundation, holding a Master’s degree in Engineering and Technology Management from The George Washington University.

Debbie Bond has been with BAE Systems for 31 years, currently working as Director of Export Controls for BAE Systems Australia. Debbie started her career in Procurement as a Commercial Apprentice in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited UK, working on the Nimrod and Typhoon programs, transitioning to an Export Control related role in 2008.

Debbie manages a team of 18 Export Control Practitioners covering 46 operational sites with around 7000 employees across Australia. The team manage in excess of 80 programs that export from or supply within Australia, the majority containing US controlled material. In addition, the team supports the Business Development Teams with new products being developed and potential export opportunities in new territories, which involves working closely with Defence Export Control as well as the Australian Military Sales Program (AMSP) team.

At BAE Systems Australia, Debbie supports a GAP program, where regular sessions are held for SMEs across the country on topics such as export controls compliance, to help support understanding and knowledge sharing of what can sometimes be a complex environment.

Paul Riley is the Director, Foreign Risk at Curtin University, specialising in research security and countering foreign interference. With nearly two decades devoted to National Security, including 13 years in the Commonwealth Government with roles across Australia, Paul brings extensive expertise to his position.

At Curtin, Paul leads the International Risk and Academic Security team, with a focus on strengthening resilience against foreign interference and unwanted technology transfer throughout the University. Paul has responsibility for several relevant legislative compliance responsibilities, including defence export controls, sanctions, national security amendment, and foreign arrangements scheme.

Eva Galfi, Principal at International Trade Advisors, brings over 25 years of experience as an international trade consultant to assisting Australian industry with challenging export controls compliance issues. Ms. Galfi takes a commercial approach to assisting her clients understand how they are impacted by Australian and U.S. export controls, including the ITAR, EAR and DTCA. She advises on creating and implementing Technology Control Plans (TCPs), conducting risk assessments to identify gaps, resolving compliance issues, and designing staff training.

Eva has an MBA in International Management from MIIS, is a Certified ITAR Professional, and has earned a Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management from the Australian Compliance Institute. She has published numerous articles on compliance with export controls and is the co-editor of the Ai Group’s Australian Export Best Practices Guide.
 

For over 20 years, Kym has delivered cyber solutions to Defence, Aerospace, and Federal Government organisations globally. He has worked with major defence agencies, primes, and SMEs at the intersection of export controls and cybersecurity compliance.

As Defence and National Security Lead at Janusnet, Kym drives initiatives aligned to FVEY and NATO mandated data-centric security standards for both deployed military and enterprise networks; helping allied nations collaborate more easily and securely.

Kym holds director-level qualifications, including postgraduate study at the Australian National University and completion of the International Directors Programme at INSEAD, France.
 

Mark Brown is Growth Manager at Objective Corporation. At Objective Corporation, he drives the go-to-market strategy for Objective Connect, focusing on secure file sharing and collaboration for enterprise and large organisations in government and regulated industries.

He is passionate about technology’s role in improving both business and community outcomes and with his involvement with product development, he continues to help shape innovative software solutions that enhance trust and efficiency in government. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Masters in B2B Marketing.

Jeremy is an experienced cyber security consultant with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. A Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) specialist, he delivers technical security assessments for classified environments, cyber strategy, implementation, and training. He has worked across Commonwealth and State Government, the defence industry, and global software and cloud providers.

As Head of Protective Security Services at De Stefano & Co, Jeremy leads Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) engagements, guiding clients from gap analysis through to membership and ongoing compliance.

Zoran Franicevich is the Director of Trade Compliance at Thales Australia, with over 25 years of experience across government, industry and international policy. His background spans export controls, customs, and regulatory affairs across defence and commercials sectors. Earlier in his career he worked in the United States, supporting U.S. government free trade agreement negotiations, and developing trade compliance programs for a multinational enterprise.

A recognised voice in the Australian export control community, Zoran co-edited the Australian Industry Group’s Export Control Best Practice Guide and regularly speaks at industry events on the evolving regulatory landscape facing Australian exporters.