# Australian Crisis Simulation Summit 2023 & 2024

**Date:** 2024-09-23

**Topics:** National Security, Cybersecurity , Geopolitics, Defence, Intelligence, Leadership, Policy

> Served as a delegate at the Australian Crisis Simulation Summit (ACSS) in 2023 and 2024, participating in immersive, high-stakes crisis simulations involving cybersecurity, geopolitical, and national security scenarios

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Bhaw participated in the 2023 and 2024 summits, which brought together university students from across Australia for realistic, high-pressure national security simulations. Participants assumed the roles of government agencies, policymakers and key stakeholders responding to complex domestic and international crises.

Working in teams representing government departments and organisations, participants analysed rapidly changing information, developed policy recommendations, coordinated with stakeholders and made critical decisions under pressure. Scenarios included:

- Cybersecurity incidents and critical-infrastructure attacks
- Geopolitical conflicts and regional security crises
- Terrorism and counter-terrorism operations
- Foreign interference and disinformation campaigns
- Pandemics and public-health emergencies
- Natural disasters and emergency-management coordination
- Supply-chain disruptions and economic-security challenges
- Emerging technology, intelligence and national-security threats
Conducted over several days, the simulations featured interconnected crises, limited intelligence and cascading consequences. Participants continuously adapted their strategies and negotiated across stakeholder groups, strengthening their decision-making, leadership, teamwork, communication and crisis-management capabilities.

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Source: https://www.divsanalysis.com/highlights/australian-crisis-simulation-summit
Programme: https://www.australiancrisissimulationsummit.com/