Defence in Business: Brendan Maxwell

We are pleased to announce that Brendan Maxwell will be the keynote speaker at the next Defence in Business networking event. As the Unit Commander of the 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit, he was selected to deploy as the Head of Communications of the Victoria Bushfire Recovery and Reconstruction Authority in the immediate response to Australia’s largest natural disaster. Brendan was also selected to deploy to provide strategic advice during the search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370.

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November

Redefining Security: Navigating the Future of AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

MilCIS is a unique opportunity for those investing in government and military communications and information systems.

December

The Defence Human Sciences Symposium is the principal Australian forum for application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability.

March

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.

EW ANZ 2026 is the Indo-Pacific’s leading event for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Spectrum Operations, CEMA, and Information Operations — hosted by AOC Australia.

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.