2026 Defence Capability Symposium

Venue:
Location: Virtual (a link to the event live streaming platform will be provided via your registered email)
26 Mar, 2026
Web: https://2026capsym-registration.encore-rsvp.events/app/

2026 is a defining year for Defence capability reform. At the Defence Capability Symposium on Thursday 26 March, hear directly from senior leaders on the new Defence Delivery Agency, early insights ahead of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program and see live project case studies.
The program covers The Strategic Environment, People and Partnerships, and Driving Defence Capability, featuring senior speakers, panel discussions and case studies.
The event will be delivered via a secure, accessible streaming platform with closed captions. Recorded sessions will be available to registered participants for two weeks.

Organised by: Department of Defence
Email: capability.symposium@defence.gov.au

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