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SUMMARY:DSEI
DESCRIPTION:DSEI is a biennial defence and security trade exhibition in Excel\, London\, which serves as a forum between governments\, national armed forces\, industry\, and academics. \nA representative from the Defence Innovation Partnership team will be in attendance at this event.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/dsei/
LOCATION:SA
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SUMMARY:76th International Astronautical Congress
DESCRIPTION:The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is coming to Sydney\, Australia and the countdown has begun! \n\n\n\n\nThis prestigious event is where the world’s space community gathers to access the latest advancements and trends\, academic works\, industry connections\, and partnership opportunities. \nIAC 2025 in Sydney\, Australia is hosted by Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and co-hosted by Australian Space Agency and NSW Government. \nThis will be the third time Australia has hosted the IAC\, with previous events held in Melbourne in 1998 and Adelaide in 2017. The 76th IAC in Sydney in 2025 presents a generational opportunity to showcase the rapid progress of Australia’s space industry and the importance of space-enabled services to the Australian way of life. The event will highlight Australia’s commitment to learning from indigenous knowledges and collaborating with First Nations communities on the deployment and use of space technologies. \nThe event will broaden the influence and relevance of space to adjacent industries\, including emergency services\, health\, utilities\, telecommunications\, resources\, manufacturing\, finance\, construction\, agriculture\, and Smart Cities. It will delve into why space is critical for both businesses and our everyday lives. \nIAC 2025 aims to advance space in the Indo-Pacific by showcasing the entire region and its wide variety of space-based opportunities.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/76th-international-astronautical-congress/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
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SUMMARY:Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is the region’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition\, connecting Australian and international defence\, industry\, government\, academia and technology leaders\, in the national interest. \nThe three-day event is a platform for engagement and incorporates an international industry exhibition\, specialist conference program featuring presentations and symposia from leading maritime institutions and networking opportunities. \nThe Defence Innovation Partnership team will be in attendance at this event.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/indo-pacific-international-maritime-exposition/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251119T203000
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SUMMARY:Convergence Series 2025 #4 - SpaceGames: wargaming for strategic thinking and preparedness in the space sector
DESCRIPTION:This event will explore how wargaming can be used to better prepare the Australian space sector to respond to activities and developments in space. \nThis event will include a presentation from Flinders University researchers on a Strategic Policy Grant-funded report titled ‘Protecting Australia: Counterspace Technologies and National Security Threats’\, which considers Australia-relevant space security scenarios. \nSPEAKERS: \n\nProf Melissa de Zwart\nProfessor\, Space Law and Governance\, Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources\nThe University of Adelaide\nProf Rodrigo Praino\nDirector\, Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies\nFlinders University\nVinicius Guedes Gonçalves de Oliveira\nJeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies\nFlinders University\n\nFACILITATOR: Sumen Rai\, Director\, Defence Innovation Partnership
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/convergence-series-2025-4-spacegames-wargaming-for-strategic-thinking-and-preparedness-in-the-space-sector/
LOCATION:The Griffins Hotel\, Level 1\, 38 Hindmarsh Square\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Convergence Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260220T160000
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SUMMARY:Defence IS&T Strategy Refresh
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Group\, the Defence Innovation Partnership invites you to attend the Defence Innovation\, Science & Technology Strategy Refresh workshop session in Adelaide. \nIn line with the National Defence Strategy update\, DSTG is leading refreshing the Defence IS&T Strategy to ensure it continues to meet Australia’s future Defence and national security needs. \nA public release of the Strategy is planned for August 2026\, to coincide with the Australian Defence Science\, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit\, which will be held in Adelaide. \nTo achieve this\, Defence’s IS&T ecosystem must be optimised to deliver capability by focussing on Defence’s strategic priorities and developing scale through leveraging national and international partners. Defence needs to accelerate technology research and innovation relating to capability\, appropriately signal demand to Australian research and industry sectors\, and ensure clear communication and linkages with those sectors. \nContinuing on from the 2024 Defence IS&T Strategy\, the following strategic shifts are required of our collaboration across the Defence IS&T ecosystem: \n\nbecome more integrated with greater coordination and strategic direction to prioritise IS&T that will create an asymmetric capability advantage for Defence\,\nrapidly pull through innovations to capability drawing on the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) and service innovation\,\ngreater clarity in roles and responsibilities across the ecosystem\,\nensure the security of research\, and\nthe need to work collectively to build self-sustaining\, sovereign investment in Defence IS&T.\n\nAs part of this process\, the Australian Defence Science and Universities Network (ADSUN) is hosting a series of consultation workshops to gather insights from our key partners across universities\, state governments\, publicly funded research agencies and industry. We will seek your perspectives on measures of success\, evidence and case studies on what has worked well under 2024 Defence IS&T Strategy to inform development and implementation of the 2026 strategy. \n 
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/defence-ist-strategy-refresh/
LOCATION:TechCentral Lecture Theatre\, Frome Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Convergence Series 2026 #1 - Science Fiction/Futures Series IV
DESCRIPTION:Speculative fiction offers more than imagination; it gives us ways to think seriously about the future. From climate change to real-world crises like global/geo-political conflict to pandemics\, speculative and foresight‑based thinking helps us explore uncertainty\, test assumptions and prepare for what lies ahead. \nThis event\, the fourth in our Science Fiction/Futures theme\, marks the first cross‑border Convergence Series event\, between South Australia and Swinburne University of Technology (SUT). The event will bring together international experts who use speculation and strategic foresight to inform their work\, with audience members who are working at the intersection of futures thinking\, technology\, policy and security. \nThis session will feature speakers in Adelaide and Melbourne\, as well as specially pre-recorded interviews with internationally recognised authors Kim Stanley Robinson and Peter W. Singer. The evening will blend talks\, curated media and discussion across both in‑person and online audiences – and additional opportunities for networking at the in-person venues. \nSpeakers are: \n\nKim Stanley Robinson\, Sci/Fi Novelist\nBridgette Engeler\, Futurist\, Swinburne Futures Catalyst Group\, Swinburne University of Technology\nPeter W Singer\, Author\, Strategist\, and Futurist\nJeremy Aubert\, Exploration Manager\, Fleet Space Technologies\n\nHosted by: \n\nSumen Rai\, Director\, Defence Innovation Partnership\nA/Prof Evie Kendal\, Health Promotion\, Swinburne University of Technology\n\n  \nPROGRAM\n5:00pm Arrival\n5:30pm Welcome to country and introductions – Sumen Rai\, Director Defence Innovation Partnership\n5:45pm Welcome to country and introductions – Evie Kendal\, Swinburne University of Technology\n6:00pm Kim Stanley Robinson\n6:25pm Bridgette Engeler\, Swinburne University\n6:40pm Peter W. Singer\n7:00pm Jeremy Aubert\, Fleet Space Technologies\n7:20pm Wrap-up Sumen Rai\n7:30pm Virtual networks down and in-person Networking begins
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/convergence-science-fiction-futures-series-iv/
LOCATION:Stone & Chalk\, Lot Fourteen\, 322/392 North Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Convergence Series
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) UK
DESCRIPTION:The largest global event dedicated to undersea defence technology. \nUndersea Defence Technology (UDT) is a multi-faceted three-day exhibition and conference that brings together key stakeholders from across Europe and beyond – reflecting the international interest and investment in undersea security and defensive solutions to enable the community’s desire for continuous learning and development. \nDesigned to equip nations to deal with an increasing diversity of threats and challenges\, UDT brings together researchers\, military end-users and professionals spanning the entire supply chain to evaluate\, discuss and connect with like-minded peers to develop solutions\, ranging from sub-sea to space.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/undersea-defence-technology-udt-uk/
LOCATION:Excel London\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
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SUMMARY:Sea Air Space 2026
DESCRIPTION:Powered by the Navy League of the United States\, Sea Air Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S.\, bringing together defence industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days\, Sea Air Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/sea-air-space-2026/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center\, 201 Waterfront St\, Oxon Hill\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Quantum Australia Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Quantum Australia Conference is the nation’s premier event for connecting global quantum leaders\, industry decision-makers\, researchers\, and investors. It bridges the double-sided translation gap\, showcasing how world-class research is delivering commercially viable solutions\, and how industry can integrate quantum to boost productivity\, accelerate innovation\, and secure competitive advantage. \nBuilding on the 2025 theme The Translation of Quantum\, the 2026 conference showcases how quantum is already delivering measurable productivity and efficiency gains\, unlocking economic growth\, strengthening sovereign capability\, and creating investable opportunities across critical sectors.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/quantum-australia-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
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SUMMARY:Defence and Space Industry Careers Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo\, South Australia’s premier career event\, returns to Adelaide in May 2026! \nFor the second edition\, the Defence and Space Industry Careers Showcase will bring together defence and space primes\, SMEs and specialised education providers to share everything you need to know about a career in one of South Australia’s fastest growing industries. \nExhibitors and full event details will be announced soon\, stay tuned!
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/defence-and-space-industry-careers-showcase/
LOCATION:Adelaide Showgrounds\, Goodwood Road\, Wayville\, SA\, 5034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Students & Graduates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:Australian Defence Science\, Technology and Research Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Defence Science\, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit brings the innovation\, science and technology enterprise together to share ideas on a global scale and will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia from 4 to 6 August 2026. \nADSTAR builds new relationships and strengthens established partnerships across Defence\, government\, industry\, and academic sectors. \nA must-attend event for small-to-medium businesses\, industry\, academia\, and Government professionals who have expertise and interest in harnessing capability for a resilient Defence force. Attendees will hear from and engage with senior defence leaders and researchers\, as well as defence industry representatives and other Australian and international researchers. \nADSTAR brings partners together from across the country and around the world\, creating opportunities for meaningful connection and collaboration. The summit features presentations\, workshops\, panel sessions\, networking opportunities\, an interactive exhibition floor\, and a gala dinner.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/australian-defence-science-technology-and-research-summit-2025/
LOCATION:SA
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 SIA SubSTEC8 Conference is hosted by the Submarine Institute of Australia. This year’s conference will be held under the theme Pillar 1 through a Pillar 2 Lens – Advanced AUKUS Capabilities and the Submarine Deterrent. \nIt will be held 21 – 23 September at Oval Hotel\, Adelaide SA.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/sia-substec8-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Adelaide Oval\, War Memorial Drive\, North Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Land Forces International Land Defence Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s premier platform for advancing land-based defence capability. \nThe Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition\, Australia’s largest land defence trade event\, will be held in Perth\, Western Australia\, from 6 – 8 October 2026. \nHeld in major cities across the country biennially\, including Adelaide\, Brisbane and Melbourne\, Land Forces organiser AMDA Foundation will present the trade exposition with support from the Australian Army.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/land-forces-international-land-defence-exhibition/
LOCATION:Perth Convenction & Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
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SUMMARY:Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Australia
DESCRIPTION:Join defence and industry leaders in Australia to shape the future of undersea security across the Indo-Pacific. \nUndersea Defence Technology (UDT) Australia will take place from December 2 to 4\, 2026 in Adelaide\, South Australia. The three-day programme includes a two-day expo and conference held in a single hall to enable seamless access and interaction for all attendees\, followed by a one-day industry visit programme.
URL:https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com/event/undersea-defence-technology-udt-australia/
LOCATION:Adelaide Showgrounds\, Goodwood Road\, Wayville\, SA\, 5034\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expo & Conference
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