Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference and Exhibition

Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)
Location: Perth, WA
24 Jul - 26 Jul, 2024
Web: https://iods.com.au/

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States are exploring opportunities in developing joint advanced military capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

Meanwhile, regional tensions and the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean are also bringing focus to Australia’s role within the Quad diplomatic partnership, between Australia, India, Japan and the United States.

At Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 (IODS 2024), key Australian and international government, defence and industry leaders will explore the theme:

Where AUKUS meets the Quad.

The conference and international industry exhibition will highlight challenges and opportunities for international engagement, and discuss how industry may support diplomacy, defence and security policy in the region.

IODS 2024 will be a three-day exposition featuring:

A comprehensive conference program
Industry exhibition, with B2B and B2G engagement programs
International delegations and VIP program
Networking and engagement events

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August

Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program

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November

Defence Kidz - Remembrance Day

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Online | 11 Nov, 2026

The Institute for Regional Security 2026 Dinner

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Barton, ACT Realm Hotel | 16 Nov, 2026

December

Undersea Defence Technology Expo

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Adelaide Adelaide Showgrounds | 2 Dec - 4 Dec, 2026

2026 Poppy Ball

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

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

June

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