JOINT MEDIA RELEASE
Singapore, 15 March 2024
ISTARI to host inaugural CHARTER, an Asia-Pacific Cyber Congress, in partnership with NUS and supported by CSA
The inaugural CHARTER Asia-Pacific Cyber Congress, hosted by ISTARI in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), will take place on March 20, 2024. Singapore's Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity, Mrs Josephine Teo, will deliver the opening address as the Guest-of-Honour.
The invitation-only congress will be a unique meeting of minds from government agencies, the private sector, academia, investors, and the start-up ecosystem to recognise cybersecurity's vital importance in ensuring the economic stability, national security, and societal well-being of nations in the Asia-Pacific region.
The in-person event will take place at the Capella Hotel, Sentosa, Singapore. Delegates will debate the region's strategic challenges and cyber implications – now and in the future. The day will be spent engaging with fellow experts through presentations, panels, and an innovation showcase spotlighting leading startups. A grand Gala dinner will conclude the gathering.
Distinguished speakers include:
- Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity, Singapore (Keynote)
- George Dubinskiy, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation, Ukraine
- Akvile Giniotiene, Head, Cyber and New Technologies Unit, United Nations
- Song Hwee, Deputy CEO, Temasek International
- James Astill, Asia Editor, The Economist
- Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman, Middle East Institute, NUS
- David Koh, CEO, CSA
- Nadav Zafrir, Managing Partner, Team8 and former Commander of Unit 8200, Israel Defense Force
- Eva Chen, CEO, Trend Micro
“As Asia becomes a global economic powerhouse, the key to strengthening cyber resilience lies in building a strong cybersecurity ecosystem driven by innovation and talent. Our partnership with ISTARI on the CHARTER initiative marks a significant step, gathering cyber professionals in the APAC region to address strategic challenges,” said Professor Chen Tsuhan, NUS Deputy President (Innovation and Enterprise).
"At ISTARI, we envision a world where businesses build cyber resilience confidently, remain vigilant and prepared, yet undeterred in their ambitions, no matter the evolving threat landscape," said Rashmy Chatterjee, CEO of ISTARI. "To achieve that vision in this era of digital inflexion, the collective power of our community and capabilities matter more than ever."
For media inquiries or to apply for press credentials at the event, please contact communications@istari-global.com.
