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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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.