ADM Queensland Defence Summit 2026

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. The summit will address naval power projection from northern ports while developing robust sustainment and logistics networks for extended Pacific operations. Alongside, addressing critical infrastructure requirements workforce development challenges, the unique operational complexities of the FNQ environment, investment priorities, supply chain resilience and opportunities for local SMEs to access the defence pipeline.

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July

The fourth annual Australian Defence Magazine South Australia Defence Summit will taking place Tuesday 7th July, Adelaide Convention Centre.

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation with the theme of Empowering Women.

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.