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. The program is designed to rapidly unlock confidence and accelerate growth in leading self and others, supporting participants to reach their potential as experts and leaders.

Over 4 group workshops, the 4-month program (virtual or face-to-face) explores the following themes:
LEADING SELF
• Leadership strengths, mindset and presence
• Taking a strengths-based approach to leadership, including a Strengths Profile assessment + coaching
• Emotional intelligence, including an emotional intelligence assessment + coaching
• Resilience
• Individual performance, networks and career development
• Goal setting for success

LEADING OTHERS
• Impactful communication, feedback and difficult conversations
• Leadership influence
• Coaching strategies
• Team performance and resilience
• Working with neurodivergence
• Leveraging resources networks and mentoring relationships
• Leading with Emotional Intelligence

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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. .

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.

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

The 4th Annual ADM Western Australia Defence Summit will take place at the Ritz Carlton Perth on 9 October 2026.

December

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