2022 Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference

Under the theme ‘Beyond Transits – the emerging security relevance of the Indian Ocean’, the 2022 conference will serve as a platform to highlight Western Australia’s unique geostrategic location and world-class capabilities, knowledge and innovations which serve the national interest.

Focusing on the emerging security relevance of the Indian Ocean, topics will include AUKUS, cyber security, the importance of technology and innovation advancement, and growing sovereign capability and the defence industry. 

Some of the high-profile speakers already confirmed for the conference include India's Ambassador to China Mr Shivshankar Menon, BAE Systems Australia Chief Operating Officer Mr Darren Kirkby, Research Professor at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences Dr Dewi Fortuna Anwar, and Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia Pacific Security Dr Lynn Kuok.

The emergence of Western Australian resource sector innovators in the defence and security space will also take centre stage for the first time, showcasing how technological innovation and advances in the commercial sector may make an increasingly dangerous world safer.

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August

The Leadership Accelerator has been developed to specifically address and negate the barriers to leadership that are known to exist for women in STEM and Security professions.

The Emerging Leaders Program supports early career women and emerging female leaders in STEM and Security Professions to build a strong foundation for enduring leadership.

September

Sydney is gearing up to host the 76th International Astronautical Congress, a space event, organised by the International Astronautical Federation.

October

ADM's Women in Defence Awards celebrate talented, determined, successful women who make a positive impact in the defence business arena, as members of Defence industry, Australian Public Service or in uniform.

An inspiring full-day event of meaningful speaking sessions, panel discussions, and tangible tools workshops.

November

The only maritime exposition of its kind within the Indo Pacific region, Indo Pacific is a critical platform for engagement where customer and industry connect and commercial maritime and naval defence suppliers promote their capabilities to decision-makers from around the world.

Redefining Security: Navigating the Future of AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

MilCIS is a unique opportunity for those investing in government and military communications and information systems.

UNSW Canberra proudly presents the 2nd Australian Digital Engineering Summit 2025.

December

The Defence Human Sciences Symposium is the principal Australian forum for application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability.