The Great AI Security Debate

Hackers vs Security Engineers — How AI is shaping the future of Cybersecurity!

Step inside a live, interactive debate exploring one of today’s most pressing questions: how artificial intelligence is transforming both cyber attacks and cyber defence.

This high-energy event brings together four hackers (Red Team) and four security engineers (Blue Team) on stage to debate real-world cybersecurity scenarios. From offensive tactics to defensive strategies, both sides will unpack how AI is changing the rules of the game.

Each debate round is time-boxed to keep the discussion sharp, dynamic, and engaging. At the end of every round, the audience votes on which side presented the stronger argument—Red Team or Blue Team. The team that wins the most rounds takes the debate.

A panel of industry leaders will moderate the session, guiding the discussion with curated questions, scenarios, and challenges to ensure the event remains both educational and entertaining.

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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Jan 2026 - 16 May 2026
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After captivating audiences worldwide with Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights presents Cinderella! This classic fairy tale is reimagined in a ballet show where dancers shine in glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show in Melbourne!

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 30 Jan 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Melbourne! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes.

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Qiu Rui Stand Up Comedy Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 03 Feb 2026 - 06 Feb 2026
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Loading Zone Comedy brings stand-up comedian Qiu Rui, to Australia!

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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