NT Careers and Conversations: For the veteran community (including families)

Free events for the veteran community (veterans, ADF members, partners and families, you name it - all are welcome). No cost.

Come together for real conversations, explore your career goals, gain useful local insights and, who knows, you might walk away with a new friend.

Join representatives from Human Quotient Group and other special guests in a relaxed, welcoming setting at Darwin city location.

Connect with others over a cuppa, chat about where you’re at with work and life, pick up self-development and career tips, learn more about the local area and discover supports available to the veteran community.

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July

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation with the theme of Empowering Women.

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.

August

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. .

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. .

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

September

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 6 October to 10 October 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.

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

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. 

The next ADM Women’s Walk will take place at Land Forces in Perth on the 7th October 2026.