Northern Australia Defence Summit

Venue: Darwin Convention Centre
Location: Darwin
29 Apr, 2025
Web: https://admevents.com.au/northern-australia-defence-summit/

This year’s Summit will focus on the ever-important strategic position of Northern Australia, its role in the wider Indo-Pacific region, and its significance to Australia’s security. Alongside this, the conference will cover a range of topics considering ADF Capabilities in the North, investment in infrastructure projects, Defence as a driver for local economic growth, and the challenges of developing and sustaining a sufficiently skilled workforce to support Defence operations.

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July

ADM Queensland Defence Summit 2026

The Queensland Defence Summit will bring together government, industry, academics and policy experts to examine Australia’s defence capabilities and strategic requirements spanning Far North Queensland and the broader Pacific.

Cairns City, Queensland Pullman Cairns International | 30 Jul, 2026

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

Women in Defence Industry Emerging Leaders Program

Various | 13 Aug - 13 Oct, 2026

September

SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026

The SIA’s eighth Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC8) will be held 21-23 September at Adelaide Oval, SA. Under the theme Pillar 1 through a Pillar 2 Lens – Advanced AUKUS Capabilities and the Submarine Deterrent.

Adelaide Adelaide Oval | 21 Sep - 23 Sep, 2026

October