The first-ever CHARTER Asia-Pacific Cyber Congress, organized by ISTARI in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and backed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), is scheduled for March 2024. Mrs. Josephine Teo, Singapore's Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity, will present the opening speech as the Guest-of-Honour.
The exclusive congress, by invitation only, will bring together distinguished participants from government entities, corporate sectors, educational institutions, investors, and the startup community. Its aim is to underscore the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding the economic resilience, national security, and societal welfare of Asia-Pacific nations.
The live event will be hosted at the Capella Hotel, Sentosa, Singapore. Attendees will deliberate on the strategic challenges and cyber ramifications faced by the region presently and in the years to come. The agenda will involve interactive sessions with peers, including presentations, panel discussions, and an innovation exhibition highlighting prominent startups. The congress will culminate with a lavish Gala dinner.
"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".