AIDN National Gala Dinner

Venue: Parliament House
Location: Canberra
8 Feb, 2022
Web: https://www.aidn.org.au/event-4504296

The Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) is the premier Australian industry association representing Defence Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). AIDN has grown from humble beginnings to represent in excess of 1000 member companies across Australia.

The AIDN National Dinner will be held in Canberra on 8th February 2022, where we will present the AIDN annual National Young Achiever Award.

Speakers will include Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, and Tony Fraser (CASG) presenting the AIDN National Young Achievers Award. More speakers to be announced shortly.

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