Women in Defence Industry Panel Discussion and Report Launch

The Australian Government's recent investment of $200 billion in defence capability over the next decade offers significant opportunities for the defence industry, and will require substantial workforce growth to deliver Australia’s security needs. If defence industry is to meet the projected growth in demand for skilled workers, it must become an employer of choice for all segments of the workforce. This means finding new ways to attract and, just as importantly retain, women with critical skills.

The panel on the day will discuss challenges and opportunities for defence industry organisations - from four different vantage points - as they reflect on career choices, and/or prepare their workforce and workplace to take advantage of these growth opportunities.

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May

Join Dr Mike Ryan & Dr Shari Soutberg for a comprehensive overview of how the Australian Defence Organisation delivers and manages capability throughout the Defence capability life cycle.

Join Dr John Davies for The Introduction to Explosive Ordnance Systems Course which provides attendees with an understanding of explosive ordnance systems, including warheads, rocket motors, pyrotechnics, and propellants.

A collaborative event held in Adelaide for the first time in 2024, the Export Controls Conference is a two-day training and one day conference on the ITAR, EAR and Australian Export Controls.

edVirtus presents Dr Shari Soutberg and Dr Mike Ryan for the 1-day Introduction to Defence course aimed at those who are new to the provision of services and consultancy to the Australian Department of Defence.

Join edVirtus and Bron Rust-Jones for a 1-Day course that provides attendees with an understanding of the underlying concepts and theory of simulation.

The conference will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the role of Defence in Northern Australia and current and future developments in the region.

July

Participants in the ISAGA Summer School 2024 will explore topics relevant to developing skills as simulation/games designers and users.

Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 (IODS 2024) will explore the theme: Where AUKUS meets the Quad. The conference and international industry exhibition will highlight challenges and opportunities for the region.

August

The Townsville Defence Forum is a localised policy-driven forum, that will focus on fostering relationships between government, Primes & SMEs to deliver Australia’s sovereign capability and act as a driver for the region’s economy.

September

LAND FORCES 2024 will be a key meeting hub for Australian and international industry, defence, academia and government.