Session 2.1 Breakfast Product Brief: From Data to Decision: Securing Australia’s Defence Advantage
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Open Session
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Royal Theatre |
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In today’s contested and fast-moving environment, Defence leaders at all echelons require absolute confidence that decisions are informed by trusted and timely intelligence. With both physical and cyber security threats accelerating and the threat landscape continually evolving, Defence organisations need access to actionable intelligence at mission speed. The challenge is no longer data access, but how to quickly find relevant insights in the rapidly increasing volume of data.
Join Elastic at MILCIS for an exclusive breakfast discussion on how the Elastic Search AI Platform is helping Defence organisations worldwide achieve information superiority. By unifying Search, Security, and Observability with grounded AI capabilities, Elastic enables Defence to strengthen resilience, accelerate operational awareness, and advance Australia’s transition to a data-driven force.
This session will provide strategic perspectives and real-world examples of how the Elastic Search AI Platform is being used to protect critical systems, empower faster decisions and reduce operational risk - including the use of
Generative AI as a pivotal tool in driving cyber security outcomes using Elastic’s modern data driven SIEM. Defence leaders will gain insights into how Elastic supports Australia’s national security priorities by ensuring
readiness, resilience, and decision advantage in an increasingly complex digital battlespace.
Speaker
Mr Grant Patterson
Senior Principal Solutions Architect
Elastic
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Biography
Grant Patterson is a Senior Principal Solutions Architect at Elastic, helping organisations across Australia and New Zealand harness the power of Search, Observability, Security, and AI to solve complex data challenges.
With over 20 years of experience in IT and data management, Grant designs and delivers scalable, innovative solutions that enable greater operational visibility, stronger cyber resilience, and faster decision-making.
A passionate technologist and trusted advisor, he works closely with government and enterprise customers to translate mission and business needs into real-world outcomes—driving efficiency, insight, and innovation across diverse environments.
