Land Forces 2024

LAND FORCES 2024 incorporates a three-day conference program, international industry exhibition and formal networking functions, run from 11-13 September 2024.

The event provides a platform for engagement between Government, Defence, Army, industry and academia on issues and capability for the Australian Army and the armies of Australia’s international partners. It attracts companies, visitors and official delegations from around the world, creating potential export opportunities for Australian industry.

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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.

DefenceNT's Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Defence Industry panel will explore the realities of leadership, mentorship, and overcoming obstacles to success for women.

May

Norbar is hosting a Defence Summit.

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

May 2025 will see Women in Aviation Australian Chapter, funded by the Queensland Government, deliver an Aviation Champions of Change Forum aimed at exploring the dynamics of change within the Aviation and Aerospace sectors.

June

Dassault Systèmes will have a two-day Digital Engineering Symposium in Melbourne, Australia.

July

August

Simulation Australasia will host their Australasian Simulation Congress (ASC 2025) at Adelaide Convention Centre. 

The Submarine Institute of Australia Conference in 2025, the 20th for the SIA, will be held in Perth WA in partnership with Defence West and Business Events Perth.

The Townsville Defence Forum will be a localised policy-driven forum.