The ADM South Australian Defence Summit is a one-day conference focused on South Australia’s role as the “Defence State” and maritime hub, with two main streams: one on AUKUS policy, industry pathways and workforce, and a second on research, collaboration and innovation, hosted with the University of South Australia. Expect strong coverage of naval shipbuilding, submarine capability, advanced manufacturing, AI/ cyber, and wider Defence sector challenges.
Why you should come:
- South Australia is central to AUKUS submarine and naval programs, which will drive long-term demand for supporting infrastructure, workforce pipelines and enabling estate works – understanding the policy settings here is critical.
- The split program (industry/AUKUS stream plus research/innovation stream) gives estate-focused firms a way to track both immediate opportunities and the technology trends (digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, AI) that will shape future project delivery models.
- The attendee mix – Defence SA, ASA, major primes and advanced manufacturers – makes it a concentrated networking opportunity for anyone trying to position around Osborne, the broader SA naval precincts, and their national supply chains.
Register here: https://admevents.com.au/adm-south-australian-defence-summit/