Defence + Industry Conference 2018

The annual Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) and Defence Industry gathering in Canberra to discuss policy and programs with a range of CASG and industry speakers gathering to discuss the way forward.

ADM has partnered with the Department of Defence to present the Gala Awards night, including the Essington Lewis trophies, the evening before at the National Convention Centre to recognise excellence in collaboration between Defence project teams and industry.

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September

The SIA’s eighth Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC8) will be held 21-23 September at Adelaide Oval, SA. Under the theme Pillar 1 through a Pillar 2 Lens – Advanced AUKUS Capabilities and the Submarine Deterrent.

October

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition has announced the 2026 edition of Australia’s largest land defence trade event will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 6-8 October 2026. 

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 6 October to 10 October 2026.

The next ADM Women’s Walk will take place at Land Forces in Perth on the 7th October 2026.

The 4th Annual ADM Western Australia Defence Summit will take place at the Ritz Carlton Perth on 9 October 2026.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.