In the decade to 2020, the Australian Government will invest more than $150 billion in defence capability.
Eighty per cent of all Australia’s war fighting assets are set to be replaced or upgraded, and this creates major opportunities for the local defence industry.
The Defence + Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition is Australia’s premier defence capability event, and in 2011 it will be the best place to find out how the government’s strategic priorities can translate into real business opportunities.
Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 28 to 30 June, this biennial event features in-depth presentations from leaders and experts from across defence and industry.
It also incorporates Australia’s largest defence capability expo, featuring more than 200 small, medium and large defence contractors.
Adelaide is a natural choice for the event because the state is home to much of Australia’s defence industry, and this link has been further strengthened by major event sponsorship from South Australia – the Defence State.
In 2011, major speakers are anticipated to include Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare, Defence Materiel Organisation CEO Dr Stephen Gumley, and a host of other high-level leaders from the Australian Defence Force, the Department of Defence, and major international defence contractors.
These speakers will give the big picture view of Australia’s strategic priorities and capability needs in the years ahead, while specialist presenters will zero in on key areas such as science and technology, aerospace, maritime, land and electronic systems platforms.
The event will also incorporate a range of social events, including a welcome reception, gala dinner and site tours of South Australia’s major defence sites.
With more than 2000 delegates set to attend the 2011 Defence + Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition, these social functions offer plenty of opportunities for networking and one-on-one discussions with the sector’s key contacts.
Online registrations and exhibitor bookings for the 2011 Defence + Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition are now open at www.defenceandindustry.gov.au
So if you’re ready to make Australia’s defence your business, put the Defence + Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition on your radar in 2011.