Meg Tapia

Managing Director
Novexus Pty Ltd
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Meg Tapia

Meg Tapia is a national security expert with over 20 years’ experience across Commonwealth, State Government, and private sectors. She served 16 years as a diplomat with postings in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu and holds three degrees in policy and business.

Meg is known for her unique blend of expertise in intelligence capability, technology, government relations, and commercial strategy. She was awarded the Australian Operational Service Medal and NATO Medal for her civilian service in Afghanistan. Currently, she serves on the Board of the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers and the Advisory Board of Hemisphere East.

A sought-after speaker, she regularly presents on national security threats, particularly disinformation.

Speaker's Sessions

16/10/25
13:15
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13:55
Digital deception at scale: Doppelganger, spamouflage and pink slime
Theme
Public Policy & Geopolitics
Topic
Geopolitics and Global Issues
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16/10/25
11:20
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12:00
Unclassified: What the 2024 Independent Intelligence review means for Australia’s cyber sector
Theme
Leadership and Governance in Cyber Security
Topic
Security / Strategy and Leadership
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15/10/25
14:50
 - 
15:30
Spies, chips, rules and bots: What geopolitics has in store for you in 2026 and beyond
Theme
Public Policy & Geopolitics
Topic
Geopolitics and Global Issues
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Public Policy & Geopolitics
Leadership and Governance in Cyber Security
Geopolitics and Global Issues
Security / Strategy and Leadership
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