Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR)

The inaugural Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR) will be held in Sydney from 20 to 22 July 2022. Hosted by Defence Science and Technology Group on behalf of the Department of Defence, the summit will bring people together from across the research and innovation sector. Participants will share ideas with a view to enhancing capability for the Australian Defence Force.

Defence is seeking to work with academia and industry to overcome our biggest challenges, focusing on three main themes:

  • Resilience in contested environments;
  • Artificial intelligence for Defence; and
  • Human & defensive biotechnologies.

A unique opportunity exists for start-ups to participate and pitch your ready-to-go innovation to Defence and summit delegates at the ‘Start-Up Alley’. 

ADSTAR will include a science-and-technology conference, workshops, panel sessions, networking opportunities and an interactive exhibition floor. The Summit will be a hybrid event at the International Convention Centre, Sydney and online.

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June

The Commonwealth, through the Australian Signals Directorate, is seeking specialist mentoring and software program services to deliver the ASD-sponsored Women in Security Mentoring Program.

CSIRO, is calling on small to medium-sized enterprises developing solutions in digital technologies and artificial intelligence to apply for its latest Innovate to Grow program.

July

An ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast, proudly supported by CAE

August

Simulation Australasia will host their Australasian Simulation Congress (ASC 2025) at Adelaide Convention Centre. 

The Submarine Institute of Australia Conference in 2025, the 20th for the SIA, will be held in Perth WA in partnership with Defence West and Business Events Perth.

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

A high-level policy-driven forum, focusing on creating strategic sovereign maritime capability in the West.

September

October

ADM's Women in Defence Awards celebrate talented, determined, successful women who make a positive impact in the defence business arena, as members of Defence industry, Australian Public Service or in uniform.