Ipswich City Council has announced their second Defence Ipswich event which will enable SMEs to pitch directly to Primes.
The Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium 2019 brings together defence and industry participants from government, industry and academia to exchange information and connect with key decision makers over networking and B2B sessions.
This presents a unique opportunity to:
- Promote defence and industry to connect
- Gain insights into project opportunities and strategies
- Attend formal one-on-one B2B meetings (based on eligibility)
- Build your business networks
The morning sessions will feature Primes presenting on a range of projects across all domains with opportunities and strategies to build capabilities, representatives from the Department of Defence, including the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). There is also a special session on the benefits of commercialisation through innovation and partnership.
The afternoon follows with B2B sessions between SMEs and primes in a speed dating style, one-on-one timed-session to pitch products and services to the Primes. This is a chance to speak directly to the Primes about your value proposition.
The Symposium will feature representatives from:
- Rheinmetall Defence Australia
- Lockheed Martin Australia
- Thales Group
- Boeing Australia
- Airbus
- Centre for Defence Industry Capability
- BAE Systems
Thales Group’s Industry Engagement Manager for Australia, France/Europe David Peckham, based in France, will speak on how SME’s can engage with Thales Group and will showcase two success stories from Queensland as inspiration to attendees to learn best practice for preparation.
Lee Davis, Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s General Manager Land 400 Phase 3/Head of Marketing and Strategy will provide insights on existing and the Land 400 Phase 3 contract and how it brings opportunities for defence ready SME’s to be part of the supply chain.
Christopher Hess, Head of Industrial Development from Lockheed Martin Australia, will discuss the importance of partnerships and becoming competitive in the global environment.
NIOA’s Nigel Everingham will speak on NIOA’s journey to success and future plans.
Find out more at the Defence Ipswich Supply Chain Opportunities Symposium and purchase tickets here. For further information on event, please contact info@aidnqld.com.au or Tamanna.Monem@ipswich.qld.gov.au at Office of Economic Development, Ipswich City Council.
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