Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference and Exhibition

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States are exploring opportunities in developing joint advanced military capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

Meanwhile, regional tensions and the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean are also bringing focus to Australia’s role within the Quad diplomatic partnership, between Australia, India, Japan and the United States.

At Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 (IODS 2024), key Australian and international government, defence and industry leaders will explore the theme: 

Where AUKUS meets the Quad.

The conference and international industry exhibition will highlight challenges and opportunities for international engagement, and discuss how industry may support diplomacy, defence and security policy in the region.

IODS 2024 will be a three-day exposition featuring:

  • A comprehensive conference program
  • Industry exhibition, with B2B and B2G engagement programs
  • International delegations and VIP program
  • Networking and engagement events

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May

Join edVirtus and Bron Rust-Jones for a 1-Day course that provides attendees with an understanding of the underlying concepts and theory of simulation.

The conference will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the role of Defence in Northern Australia and current and future developments in the region.

June

July

Participants in the ISAGA Summer School 2024 will explore topics relevant to developing skills as simulation/games designers and users.

August

The Townsville Defence Forum is a localised policy-driven forum, that will focus on fostering relationships between government, Primes & SMEs to deliver Australia’s sovereign capability and act as a driver for the region’s economy.

September

LAND FORCES 2024 will be a key meeting hub for Australian and international industry, defence, academia and government.

The Korea Army International Defence Industry Exhibition is a comprehensive display of Korea’s defence industry products, ranging from weapon systems representing K-Defence to power support systems.

November

The 11th Biennial SIA Conference will be held 7- 9 November 2022 in Canberra. The theme will be: “Nuclear Powered Australian Submarines – Challenges and Opportunities”.