At first, when we heard that DDD Perth was held in a stadium, we thought there was no way that could be true. Turns out it is. Well done, Perth! Once we learned the truth of the matter, we just had to come and check it out ourselves and share our zombie sock love. Yeah, we love zombies if the name didn't give it away. And we love our zombie sock merch. That, plus, our co-CEO Paul loves to hear himself talk and our other one, Demelza, loves a stage.Visit Patient Zero → (opens in a new tab) ↗
DDD Perth 2025 Agenda
River Room 1 (Lv 3)
River Room 2 (Lv 3)
River Room 3 (Lv 3)
Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Room 5 - Black Swan (Lv 2)
Champions Terrace (Sponsors - Lv 3)
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Welcome and Housekeeping
9:15 am - 9:30 am
Welcome to Country
9:30 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:20 am
Morning Tea
10:20 am - 11:05 am
10:20 am - 11:05 am
River Room 3 (Lv 3)
Sheavy Kaur
10:20 am - 11:05 am
Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Simon Newton
10:20 am - 11:05 am
Room 5 - Black Swan (Lv 2)
Ja-Jet Loh
11:05 am - 11:15 am
Changeover
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
River Room 3 (Lv 3)
James Udiljak
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Ardra Vikas
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Room 5 - Black Swan (Lv 2)
Daniel Tan
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
Changeover
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
River Room 1 (Lv 3)
Courtney Weaver
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
River Room 2 (Lv 3)
Nina Karisik
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Megan Pusey
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Room 5 - Black Swan (Lv 2)
David Whebell
12:30 pm - 12:35 pm
Lunch
12:35 pm - 12:55 pm
Sponsor Session - MakerX
12:55 pm - 1:25 pm
Sponsor Session - Patient Zero
1:25 pm - 2:10 pm
1:25 pm - 2:10 pm
River Room 1 (Lv 3)
Kristy Sachse
1:25 pm - 2:10 pm
River Room 3 (Lv 3)
Byron Pogson
1:25 pm - 2:10 pm
Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Sam Ritchie
1:25 pm - 2:10 pm
Room 5 - Black Swan (Lv 2)
Daniel Fang
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm
Changeover
2:20 pm - 3:05 pm
2:20 pm - 3:05 pm
Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Eumir Gaspar
3:05 pm - 3:15 pm
Changeover
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
Coffee Break
4:20 pm - 5:05 pm
5:05 pm
Wrap Up
Overcoming the Fear Factor: Public Speaking Strategies for Introverted Tech Professionals
🕓 11:15 am - 12:00 pm📍 Room 4 - Cygnet room (Lv 2)
Recording
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)You’re a tech pro, sharp and skilled, but when it’s time to speak up you freeze or stay quiet. Enough of that.
This isn’t about cheesy confidence hacks or pretending to be loud. It’s about flipping the script on fear and owning your voice your way.
Walk away knowing how to own any room, get your ideas heard, and finally feel like you belong even if you hate being the center of attention.
Stop hiding. Step up. Speak up. Watch your career take off.
Speaker

Ardra Vikas
Cyber Security Analyst - East Metropolitan Health Service
Ardra Vikas is a Cybersecurity Analyst at East Metropolitan Health Service and the founder of WegoCyber, a Perth-based initiative bringing interactive cyber education to schools and communities. With a background in public service, technology, and education, she’s passionate about making cybersecurity human — and helping people communicate with more clarity and confidence. She also leads Elevate Within, a personal development project focused on helping professionals speak up, build presence, and grow from the inside out. A trained Bharatanatyam Indian classical dancer, Ardra brings a unique blend of discipline, creativity, and empathy to every space she’s in. Whether she’s talking about cyber threats or self-doubt, Ardra is known for her calm energy, practical insights, and powerful storytelling.















