Secure Australia 2025

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

The world order has shifted, and we now face an era of unprecedented uncertainty. Distance is no longer a deterrent, and Australia’s vast geography and northern exposure pose critical security challenges. Traditional crewed systems are costly to scale, but AI, robotics, and autonomous systems provide a faster, more cost-effective solution. With over $10 billion in government investment, Australia must lead in these technologies to maintain a strategic advantage.
However, the path to leadership is complex—navigating integration, interoperability, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, ethics, sovereign capability, and supply chains will be crucial.

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August

The Leadership Accelerator has been developed to specifically address and negate the barriers to leadership that are known to exist for women in STEM and Security professions.

November

The only maritime exposition of its kind within the Indo Pacific region, Indo Pacific is a critical platform for engagement where customer and industry connect and commercial maritime and naval defence suppliers promote their capabilities to decision-makers from around the world.

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

UNSW Canberra proudly presents the 2nd Australian Digital Engineering Summit 2025.

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.

December

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