2025 AIDN National Conference

Event Overview

AIDN are excited to invite you to a new event added to the AIDN event calendar – the inaugural AIDN National Conference. The conference is the premier event for Australia’s defence industry professionals, and it is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into the latest trends, and contribute to the future of Australia’s defence and national security sector.

About the Conference

The AIDN National Conference serves as a vehicle for defence industry professionals, government representatives, and key stakeholders to collaborate on advancing Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities. This conference provides a strategic platform for discussing industry trends, government policies, and emerging technologies that shape the future of national defence.

Key sessions will cover the state of the Australian defence industry, highlighting policy updates, funding opportunities, and market dynamics. Experts will explore innovation and sovereign capability, showcasing cutting-edge defence technologies and successful industry collaborations. Discussions on supply chain resilience and SME development will provide insights into defence procurement, contracting, and integration into major projects.

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July

The Queensland Defence Summit will bring together government, industry, academics and policy experts to examine Australia’s defence capabilities and strategic requirements spanning Far North Queensland and the broader Pacific.

August

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

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.