VetX25 ~ Veteran Business Expo

VetX25 Expo brings together veteran entrepreneurs, corporate procurement professionals, and government leaders for an unparalleled day of networking, professional development, and business opportunities.

Whether you’re a veteran business owner looking to grow, a corporate buyer seeking quality suppliers, or a policymaker supporting veteran entrepreneurship, this event is not to be missed!

Dynamic Keynote Speakers

Learn from influential business leaders and veteran success stories.

Showcase of Veteran-Owned Businesses

Explore innovative products and services from veteran entrepreneurs.

Live Panel Discussions

Get expert advice on business challenges, government contracting, and scaling your business.

PANEL 1 | Winning Bigger Contracts: B2B & B2G

PANEL 2 | B2C Insights: Connecting with Consumers

PANEL 3 | New Business: Making Your First $100k

KEYNOTES ~ Dr Dan Smith & Andrew Crowe

MC ~ Rebecca Plant

VBC ~ $50k Business Support Package Raffle

A chance for a veteran-community owned business to win a game-changing program, designed to fuel growth, spark momentum, and launch you to new heights. For selection criteria and to apply, visit VBC.

All vendors are businesses owned/operated by Australian Veterans, ADF members, and their Spouses.

$88 entry, morning tea & lunch.

Tickets strictly limited. On sale until 24 August or until sold out.

Upcoming Events Submit an Event

June

The Commonwealth, through the Australian Signals Directorate, is seeking specialist mentoring and software program services to deliver the ASD-sponsored Women in Security Mentoring Program.

CSIRO, is calling on small to medium-sized enterprises developing solutions in digital technologies and artificial intelligence to apply for its latest Innovate to Grow program.

August

Simulation Australasia will host their Australasian Simulation Congress (ASC 2025) at Adelaide Convention Centre. 

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.

The Submarine Institute of Australia Conference in 2025, the 20th for the SIA, will be held in Perth WA in partnership with Defence West and Business Events Perth.

The Townsville Defence Forum will be a localised policy-driven forum.

Australia’s premier regional defence event returns to the Hunter Valley as the nation’s first conference dedicated to the evolving nature of modern conflict.

A high-level policy-driven forum, focusing on creating strategic sovereign maritime capability in the West.

The Emerging Leaders Program supports early career women and emerging female leaders in STEM and Security Professions to build a strong foundation for enduring leadership.

September