ADM 30 Under 30 Awards

Venue: The National Portrait Gallery
Location: Canberra
6 Mar, 2024
Web: https://adm30u30awards.com.au/

The ADM 30 under 30 awards will recognise the thirty best and brightest individuals in any field in Defence and Defence Industry aged under thirty.

The longlist has been announced and is available here.

The awards will be an opportunity for industry, The Department of Defence, and the Public Service to showcase their up-and-coming talent, and to boost the careers of ambitious young professionals working in the Defence sector.

The entrants will be recognised under the following categories:

  • Communications & Marketing
  • Engineering
  • Legal / Contracting
  • Operations
  • Human Resources / Recruiting
  • Project Management
  • Technical Trade/Manufacturing
  • Team Leadership

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March

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DILP 2026

The Defence Industry Leadership Program has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of more than 370 defence industry leaders since its establishment in 2010.

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South Australia | 1 Mar - 1 Nov, 2026
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Beyond Service - Women Veterans Wellness Weekends

Beyond Service is a 2½-day residential wellness retreat designed specifically for women veterans who are ready for space to breathe, reconnect, reset, and feel understood.

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Victoria Multiple Locations | 17 Mar - 1 Nov, 2026

April

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Life After Service

Life After Service is a free, two-day, in-person wellbeing program delivered by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation (IGY6), designed for veterans and first responders navigating life beyond service.

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Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and online | 16 Apr - 20 Sep, 2026

August

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Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program

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. .

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Various | 12 Aug - 12 Dec, 2026
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Women in Defence Industry Emerging Leaders Program

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. .

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Various | 13 Aug - 13 Oct, 2026
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ADL Careers and Conversations: For partners of current-serving and former-serving ADF / veterans

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

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Northern Adelaide | 24 Aug, 2026

September

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Women's Defence Connection: September Workshop

Interactive Workshop: Guided by Dr. Susan McGinty on resilience & confidence.

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Hays Agency Docklands, VIC L9/699 Collins Street Docklands Vic | 9 Sep, 2026
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SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026

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.

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Adelaide Adelaide Oval | 21 Sep - 23 Sep, 2026
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ADL Careers and Conversations: For partners of current-serving and former-serving ADF / veterans

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

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Northern Adelaide | 28 Sep, 2026

October

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The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026

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. 

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Perth, Western Australia Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre | 6 Oct - 8 Oct, 2026