Collaborative Contracting Course

Join Dr John Davies & Dr Andrew Jacopino for this two-day course Delivering Capability through Collaborative Contracting that provides attendees with an understanding of how and why collaborative contracts deliver value. The course provides strategies to improve commercial dealings from both the buy-side and sell-side with an exploration of goal alignment, joint governance arrangements, early industry involvement, effective disputes and issues management, leadership strategies, creating a commercial agreement with the right incentives, and partnering approaches. No prior project or contract knowledge is assumed.

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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.

An ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast, proudly supported by IYG6 Foundation

Hear directly from senior leaders on the new Defence Delivery Agency, early insights ahead of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program and see live project case studies.

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.

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.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.