Defence and Security Symposium 2021

Venue:
Location: Online
3 Dec, 2021
Web: https://www.deakin.edu.au/defence/news-and-events/_nocache

The Defence White Paper recognises that a close collaboration between Defence, Industry and Academia is vital to the security of Australia. In the process this collaboration also works to foster game changing innovation and commercialisation opportunities.

Hosted by Deakin University, the Defence and Security Symposium (DSS) is an annual event which brings together participants from defence, industry and academia to exchange ideas and information and to connect with decision makers from Defence, academic researchers and industry capability developers.

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August

Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

Various | 12 Aug - 12 Dec, 2026

November

The Institute for Regional Security 2026 Dinner

Join us as Minister Conroy outlines how the Albanese Government is using all levers of national power to respond to the most challenging strategic outlook Australia has faced in the past 50 years.

Barton, ACT Realm Hotel | 16 Nov, 2026

December

Undersea Defence Technology Expo

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

Adelaide Adelaide Showgrounds | 2 Dec - 4 Dec, 2026

2026 Poppy Ball

Join RSL LifeCare for the 2026 Poppy Ball, an unforgettable evening of entertainment, generosity and remembrance aboard HMAS Adelaide (III) at Garden Island, Woolloomooloo, on Saturday 5 December 2026.

Garden Island, Woolloomooloo NSW Aboard HMAS Adelaide (III) | 5 Dec, 2026

K-DEX 2026 (Korea International Army Defense Exhibition)

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 8 December to 11 December 2026.

KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 | 8 Dec - 11 Dec, 2026

June

5th Australian Space Cyber Forum (ASCF)

The 5th Australian Space Cyber Forum will be held in Adelaide on 8–9 June 2027, bringing together national and international experts to address one of the space industry’s growing challenges: cybersecurity and the protection of space systems and infrastructure.

Adelaide SA Adelaide Convention Centre | 8 Jun - 9 Jun, 2027