ADM South Australian Defence Summit 2026

The fourth annual Australian Defence Magazine South Australia Defence Summit will taking place Tuesday 7th July, Adelaide Convention Centre. This policy-driven event will bring together industry leaders, senior defence representatives and academic experts to explore challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Australia’s defence landscape. With South Australia at the forefront of defence innovation and infrastructure, the summit will provide a platform for strategic discussions and collaboration across the sector.

This year’s summit will focus on critical themes that are vital to advancing Australia’s defence capabilities, such as:

  • Naval infrastructure and shipbuilding investment and delivery
  • Emerging technologies and integrating AI, robotics and machine learning into defence capability and operations
  • Workforce development, retainment and reskilling programs and strategies
  • Research and development and multi sector collaboration
  • South Australian space industry growth and expansion

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March

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.

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.

April

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.

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

The 13th ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit is set to return as part of NT Defence Week 2026, taking place on 28 April 2026.

May

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

June

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast – Family Transitions. Proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation.

The Townsville Defence Forum will be a localised policy-driven forum.