Women in Defence Industry Panel Discussion and Report Launch

The Australian Government's recent investment of $200 billion in defence capability over the next decade offers significant opportunities for the defence industry, and will require substantial workforce growth to deliver Australia’s security needs. If defence industry is to meet the projected growth in demand for skilled workers, it must become an employer of choice for all segments of the workforce. This means finding new ways to attract and, just as importantly retain, women with critical skills.

The panel on the day will discuss challenges and opportunities for defence industry organisations - from four different vantage points - as they reflect on career choices, and/or prepare their workforce and workplace to take advantage of these growth opportunities.

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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.

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

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.

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.