Canberra - Defence Industry Engagement Panel

DTC is partnering with CGI to bring you a Defence Industry Panel Event aiming to bring together key stakeholders from the defence industry to share insights, showcase capabilities, and foster strategic partnerships. The centrepiece of this event will be an engaging panel discussion featuring prominent experts from various sectors of the defence industry. Here’s what to expect: Diverse Perspectives: The panel will consist of leaders representing a range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, intelligence, space defence, land systems, maritime, digital transformation, procurement and more. This diversity will provide attendees with a holistic view of current trends and challenges. Interactive Q&A Session: Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with panelists during a Q&A session, allowing for in-depth discussions and tailored insights on pressing industry issues. Real-World Applications: Panellists will share case studies and experiences that highlight innovative solutions and successful strategies, offering practical takeaways for attendees. Meet the panellists: Monique Hamilton - Defence Digital Group, First Assistant Secretary, Group Operations Bernie Lauinger – KPMG, Partner, Defence and Defence Industry; Infrastructure, Assets & Places Kylah Limmer - Fujitsu Representative and Head of Global Defence Office Francesca Hayes – Encompass Consulting Services, CEO Libby Day – Defence Teaming Centre, CEO Anthony (Tony) Nicholls – CGI Australia Space, Defence and Intelligence Director Networking Opportunities The event will provide ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to build relationships with influential stakeholders, decision-makers, and potential collaborators in a dynamic environment tailored for meaningful dialogue. What you will gain: Invaluable Insights: Attendees will gain expert knowledge on critical trends and challenges facing the defence industry, enhancing their strategic decision-making. Showcase Capabilities: Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their latest technologies, providing a platform to showcase real-world applications and innovations. Strategic Partnerships: Structured networking sessions will facilitate connections among attendees, encouraging collaboration and partnerships that can drive future projects. Event Details: Date: Wednesday 26 February Venue: QT Canberra, 1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601 Time: 12.00pm - 6.00pm (AEDT) Lunch buffet, coffee & tea plus canapes and drinks will be supplied. Ticket sales close on 25 February unless sold out prior. Get your tickets here - https://events.humanitix.com/cgi-industry-engagement-panel

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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.

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.

ADM is hosting a site walk around at the Avalon Airshow for a group of 24 women, who are new/newish to the defence sector.

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.