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

September

Register your interest to join Earth observation leaders and peers for a complimentary event focused on learning, networking, and inspiration in Bali, Indonesia.

Sydney is gearing up to host the 76th International Astronautical Congress, a space event, organised by the International Astronautical Federation.

October

ADM's Women in Defence Awards celebrate talented, determined, successful women who make a positive impact in the defence business arena, as members of Defence industry, Australian Public Service or in uniform.

An inspiring full-day event of meaningful speaking sessions, panel discussions, and tangible tools workshops.

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.

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

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

December

The Defence Human Sciences Symposium is the principal Australian forum for application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability.

March

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

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