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May
6

The University of Newcastle will host its Hunter Industry Open Day on 6 May 2026 at its Muswellbrook campus, bringing together industry, researchers, government and regional leaders to explore collaboration, capability and future growth across the Upper Hunter and broader region.

While not defence-specific, this event is highly relevant to the industries that underpin sovereign capability. For organisations operating across defence, advanced manufacturing, energy, resources and technology, it provides a practical opportunity to engage with the research, workforce and regional insights shaping future industry outcomes.

April
30

As part of its Global Access Program (GAP), BAE Systems Australia will deliver the
“Organisational Resilience: Be ready – your plan for when it all hits the fan!” workshop in
Sydney.

This one-day workshop is designed to help Australian businesses manage disruption through
business continuity and resilience planning.

February
18

As organisations adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and decision-making, AI is becoming a critical productivity tool and the way data is accessed and protected is changing when using AI.

This webinar explores the growing risks around data exposure, misuse, and intellectual property, and why traditional security controls are no longer enough.

Attendees will gain practical insights into a data-centric approach to protecting sensitive and regulated information across users and workflows while still enabling innovation and business value.

November
5

Consistent with the Defence Industry Development Strategy and the One Defence Capability System, Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes, Head Navy Capability, will be hosting two Maritime Domain Industry Forums this November.

November
4

The Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition is Australia’s premier event for naval, maritime, defence, and commercial maritime industries. It brings together key decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators from across the globe to showcase technologies, forge partnerships, and strengthen Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific region.

October
29

Hosted by GuardWare and supported by UNSW, this seminar will bring together leaders from defence, industry, government, and research to explore how Australia can better safeguard its most critical scientific and technological advancements.

October
22

Hunter Defence, in partnership with Australia’s submarine company, ASC, is delivering the Navigating Defence Series that will equip participants with the expertise needed to navigate the more complex aspects of supplying to ASC as part of the AUKUS Virginia Class Nuclear Submarine Program.

September
26

The University of Newcastle, in collaboration with the Department of Defence (DoD) and the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA), is hosting its annual Demystifying Security Clearances event.

August
20

The Hunter Defence Conference is AUSTRALIA’S LEADING REGIONAL DEFENCE EVENT where you can meet the people who are meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving defence landscape.

July
23

Hunter Defence, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, is delivering the Navigating Defence Series that will equip participants with the expertise needed to navigate the more complex aspects of supplying to the defence sector. Presented by BAE Systems’ Global Access Program, the topics will include Working with Primes, Estimating and Pricing, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). The course content is suitable for both existing supply chain partners and businesses seeking to offer products or services to the defence sector in the future.

July
16

The annual Defence + Industry (D+I) Conference returns in 2025 with a full-day program featuring thought-provoking presentations and live Q&A panels from senior Defence and industry leaders. The conference will explore current priorities, challenges, and collaboration across Defence’s capability acquisition and sustainment space.

July
16

The annual Defence + Industry (D+I) Conference returns in 2025 with a full-day program featuring thought-provoking presentations and live Q&A panels from senior Defence and industry leaders. The conference will explore current priorities, challenges, and collaboration across Defence’s capability acquisition and sustainment space.

July
9

Join Hunter Defence for our annual CEO Lunch, coinciding this year with the 10th anniversary of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter in Australia.

June
16

Looking to strengthen your understanding of Defence procurement and the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) framework? This free, two-day AIC Practitioners Course is designed for industry and Defence stakeholders who want to better understand the requirements of AIC – from complex bids requiring ASDEFCON responses through to simpler procurement pathways.

May
27

Explore the future of defence and space operations at the 2025 Australian Space Summit & Exhibition, 27–28 May in Sydney. Featuring global defence leaders, the event highlights strategies in sovereign capability, SATCOM, and innovation in space technology.

April
8

Join Cicada Innovations at Defence Elevate, a free two-day workshop on 8-9 April 2025, designed to help deep tech innovators refine their value propositions and align with the defence sector.

March
25

Hunter Defence is gearing up for Avalon 2025, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest airshow and aerospace and defence exposition, taking place from 25-30 March at Avalon Airport. The event will feature Trade Days from 25-28 March, offering industry professionals access to over 700 exhibitors, speaker presentations, air display flights, and networking opportunities

February
14

Start the year with HunterIF at the first Innovators Lunch of 2025! On Friday, 14 February, at the University of Newcastle’s Q Building, explore the exciting intersection of innovation and investment in the global defence sector. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the conversation on the future of defence innovation.

November
28

The inaugural Sydney Drone Summit will be held on Thursday, 28 November, at Business NSW’s Chifley Square conference facility. This event will inform attendees of the purpose and role of the International Drone Coalition (IDC) established in February 2024 by the Latvian and UK governments to support the Ukraine war effort and Australia’s recently announced participation in it.

November
27

This Defence Industry Seminar will explore changes to the defence trade controls, opportunities for new technologies and markets, risks and management of compliance.

October
16

 

The ADM Defence Financing Summit will be held on 16 October, 2024 at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Sydney.

 

As Australia faces the most uncertain geostrategic circumstances in 70 years, successive governments will increase spending on defence procurement.

 

But with global tensions, war on two continents and ever-increasing fiscal constraints, will this funding be enough?

 

There is an appetite for greater private investment in the Defence sector. But what are the challenges? What are the risks? And what can (and should) the Federal Government do to develop Defence as an Asset Class?

 

This one-day event will bring together key players from Government, the investment community, Defence, and Defence industry to look at the opportunities and scope for private capital investment in Australian military capability.

September
11

The Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition is the premier platform for interaction between defence, industry and government of all levels, to meet, do business and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the global land defence markets.

September
11

The Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition is the premier platform for interaction between defence, industry and government of all levels, to meet, do business and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the global land defence markets.

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