ADM AUKUS Pillar II Conference 2025

The ADM AUKUS Pillar II conference will concentrate on deepening technological collaboration between Australia, the United Kingdom and, the United States with a primary emphasis on advancing military capabilities through emerging technologies. It will explore how trilateral cooperation can advance the use of artificial intelligence, hypersonics, cyber capabilities, robotics, machine learning, quantum technologies, and more. This gathering of defence leaders, policymakers, industry and academia will facilitate discussions on integrating new technologies into defence operations, joint development, integrated supply chains and building a cohesive strategy to maximise the benefits of advanced technology for all partners.

This event will run concurrently with ADM Congress and the ADM Space Summit. 

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December

The DTC’s Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony is a memorable affair for all who attend and offers the opportunity network with over 650 people from Australia’s defence industry community and VIP guests.

Held in Canberra, the ADM Sustainment Summit will explore strategies and practices for maintaining and enhancing Australia’s defence capability, bringing together Government and industry to address critical aspects of sustainment.

February

The 6th Australian Defence Magazine Space Summit will bring together government, industry, space pioneers and academia to assess Australia’s space vision and position in the global space community. Focussing on building a sovereign space industry, participation in global space operations and supporting local space industry. Attendees will hear about the latest space technology innovations, national and international partnerships and how to navigate the regulatory landscape.

This annual industry gathering regularly attracts over 500 senior-level attendees and includes addresses from Government, Defence leadership, prime contractors, and SMEs. ADM Congress, now in its 22nd year, is the pivotal event in the Australian defence calendar focussing on future capability requirements, major acquisition projects, sustainment, regional geopolitics, and national security issues.

The ADM AUKUS Pillar II conference will concentrate on deepening technological collaboration between Australia, the United Kingdom and, the United States with a primary emphasis on advancing military capabilities through emerging technologies. It will explore how trilateral cooperation can advance the use of artificial intelligence, hypersonics, cyber capabilities, robotics, machine learning, quantum technologies, and more. This gathering of defence leaders, policymakers, industry and academia will facilitate discussions on integrating new technologies into defence operations, joint development, integrated supply chains and building a cohesive strategy to maximise the benefits of advanced technology for all partners.

March

The Avalon Australian International Airshow is Australia's largest airshow and a major defence industry event.

April

This year’s Summit will focus on the ever-important strategic position of Northern Australia, its role in the wider Indo-Pacific region, and its significance to Australia’s security. Alongside this, the conference will cover a range of topics considering ADF Capabilities in the North, investment in infrastructure projects, Defence as a driver for local economic growth, and the challenges of developing and sustaining a sufficiently skilled workforce to support Defence operations.

May

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) 2025 will be held from May 20- 24.

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.