27th August
13:00 DEFENCE EXPORT CONTROLS INFORMATION SESSION
Regulatory Amendments and Compliance Support
Defence Export Controls will introduce the key changes that are occurring to Australia’s Defence Export Controls framework resulting from the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024.
More information coming soon.
Click here to register for forum.
28th August
The South Australian Defence Summit
08:30 Plenary Sessions including
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Asssitant Minister for Defence
The Hon Stephen Mullighan MP, Treasurer and Minister for Defence and Space Industries, South Australia
Jim McDowell, Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment, Department of Defence
Prof Emily Hilder, Head, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, Department of Defence
11:30 Stream A: Delivering Defence Capability including
Kate van Hilst, First Assistant Director General – SSN Construction, Australian Submarine Agency
11:30 Stream B: Defence Research and Innovation hosted by Uni SA including
Dr Sylvie Perreau, Chief Sensors and Effectors Division, DSTG
17:00 Networking Drinks
29th August
09:00 – 13:00 DAIRNet Defence AI Symposium
Dr Mel McDowall, Director, Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network
Dr Ralph Gailis, specialist science advisor for ai, DSTG
Assoc Prof Belinda Chiera, Deputy Director, Industrial AI Research Centre, University of South Australia
Dr Dave Ormrod, Enterprise Fellow & Military Veteran, University of South Australia
WGCDR Andrew McCarron, Commanding Officer 462 Squadron, Defence Cyber Warfare, Joint Capabilities Group, Department of Defence
Speakers
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite
Assistant Minister for Defence
Jim McDowell
Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment, Department of Defence
Kate van Hilst
First Assistant Director General – SSN Construction, Australian Submarine Agency
The Hon Stephen Mullighan MP
Treasurer and Minister for Defence and Space Industries, South Australia
Dr Sylvie Perreau
Chief Sensors and Effectors Division, DSTG
Prof Emily Hilder
Head, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, Department of Defence
Emily Hall
Assistant Secretary, Defence Export Control, Department of Defence
Mia Romeo
Regional Manager, Department of Commerce, Maryland USA
LTCOL Jake Penley
Commanding Officer 1st Armoured Regiment, Australian Army
Dylan Jones
Director, Office for AUKUS,
Department of Premier and Cabinet
LTCOL Sharon Mascall-Dare OAM PhD
Cognitive and Information Warfare Directorate, Australian Defence Force
Matt Opie
Chief Executive,
Defence SA
Mike Humphreys
Director, Pillar 1 (AUKUS), HII Australia
Rachel Botting
Head of People and Culture, ASC
Gary Stewart
Chief Executive Australia Sector,
Qinetiq
Matthew Theoharous
Executive General Manager,
Lendlease
Bryn Jones
Managing Director,
entX
Dr James Palmer
CEO,
Silentium Defence
Libby Day
CEO, Defence Teaming Centre
Ben Knabe
Director, Product Support, Training and Maintenance (PST&M) Capability, Boeing
Dr Mel McDowall
Director, Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network
Dr Robert Hunjet
Associate Professor, Program Leader – Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, Defence Science and Technology Group
Dr Ralph Gailis
Specialist Science Advisor for AI,
DSTG
Sumen Rai
Director, Defence Innovation Partnership
Callan Markwick
Executive Director, Industry and Workforce Capability, Department for Industry, Innovation and Science, South Australia
Brad West
Associate Professor of Sociology, University of South Australia
Mel Slater
Director Maritime, Defence SA
Nick Howie
Director of Strategic Industry Partnership (Defence & Space), TAFE SA
Dr Damien Spry
Senior Researcher, DSTG
Tim Haden
Director Origination, Australian Business Growth Fund
Kirsten Bernhardt
Investment Manager, South Australia Venture Capital Fund
Mark Stevens
Managing Partner, Periscope Partners
Prof Colin Hall
Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia
Prof Emma Thomas
Matthew Flanders Professor, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University
Prof Siobhan Banks
Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre, University of South Australia
Distinguished Prof Saeid Nahavandi
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Defence Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology
Assoc Prof Belinda Chiera
Deputy Director, Industrial AI Research Centre, University of South Australia
Dr Dave Ormrod
Enterprise Fellow & military veteran, University of South Australia
Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 Forum
13:00 DEFENCE EXPORT CONTROLS INFORMATION SESSION
Regulatory Amendments and Compliance Support
Defence Export Controls will introduce the key changes that are occurring to Australia’s Defence Export Controls framework resulting from the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024.
More information coming soon.
Defence Artificial Intelligence and Industry Symposium
Thursday, 29th August 2024
InterContinental Adelaide
North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
Enhancing AI capabilities is crucial for the Defence sector. Achieving decision superiority, making decisions fasters and with higher degrees of accuracy, will increasingly benefit from advancements in sovereign AI capabilities. These advancements will enable Defence to manage extensive quantities of data in complex operational environments, offering significant data-driven performance advantages to the Australian Defence Force.
DAIRNet is pleased to be hosting the second annual Defence AI Symposium, as part of the ADM South Australian Defence Summit. The Symposium is a forum for the exchange between the Australian Defence and AI communities. It will assess developments in research that will enhance sovereign AI capability, provide impactful solutions to the Australian Defence Force, and enable data-driven decision-making in complex operating environments.
The Defence AI Symposium is an exciting opportunity for Defence, industry and researchers to come together and explore priorities, opportunities and commonalities.
DAIRNet is an initiative of the Department of Defence and is managed in partnership with the University of South Australia. To learn more, visit www.dairnet.com.au
PARTNERS
Symposium Program
9:00–9:40 Welcome and introduction
Dr Mel McDowall, Director of DAIRNet
Dr Ralph Gailis, Specialist Science Advisor, Artificial Intelligence, DSTG
Keynote
Keynote address TBC
“AI and Cyber Security Advances in South Australia”
9:40 – 10:40 Panel session
Facilitator: Associate Professor Belinda Chiera, Deputy Director Industrial AI Research Centre, UniSA
Panel members TBC
10:40-11:00 Morning tea break
11:00-12:50 Speed networking
12:50-13:00 Closing remarks
AGENDA
08:20
OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair
08:30
State Government Address |
Stephen Mullighan MP, Treasurer and Minister for Defence and Space Industries, South Australia
08:50
How South Australia is best placed to deliver future capability for Australia’s fighting forces.
- Building on the advantages of our world-class research, innovative delivery, and highly skilled workforce
- Addressing the key challenges for future growth in South Australia’s Defence sector
- Easing the path for SA contractors to access global supply chains
Matt Opie, Chief Executive, Defence SA
09:10
International Address: Accessing US Supply Chains
- Implications of the South Australia and Maryland AUKUS pact
- A collaborated approach to developing the skilled defence workforce
- Connecting South Australian companies with US organisations with shared areas of expertise
- Developing common research projects
Mia Romeo, Regional Manager, Department of Commerce, Maryland USA
09:30
Federal Government Address |
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Defence
10:00
Keynote Address: The Future of Naval Shipbuilding and South Australia’s role in this
- Implications of the Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant review
- Sustaining over 2,000 jobs and creating at least 500 more positions over the next decade
- Pipeline for the construction of the Hunter Class at Osborne
- The planned Hobart class destroyer capability enhancement upgrade
- Future destroyer replacement
- South Australia’s role in the delivery and maintenance of conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines.
Jim McDowell, Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment, Department of Defence
10:20
Keynote Address: Transforming the way breakthrough military solutions are delivered
- Addressing the concept of minimum viable capability
- Embracing risk while articulating the problem but not the solution
- Pulling asymmetrical innovations into capabilities
- Implementing new approaches for agile contracting and procurement
Prof Emily Hilder, Head, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator
10:40
Industry Keynote: The key challenges for Defence industry to delivery future capability
- How a new risk-based approach to procurement decision-making may impact defence industry.
- Can we get the right people with the right skill sets to deliver future capability?
- Sustainability issues: Effectively greening future capability
- Working effectively with SMEs to enhance South Australia’s enviable reputation for innovation.
Gary Stewart, Chief Executive Australia Sector, Qinetiq
11:00
Morning tea
Stream A: Delivering Defence Capability
11:30 The role of The SA Office for AUKUS
- Supporting South Australia’s Defence sector
- Establishing a single point of contact for Commonwealth agencies
- Enhancing access to AUKUS supply chains
Dylan Jones, Director, Office for AUKUS, Department of Premier and Cabinet
11:50 Streamlining and accelerating access into AUKUS Supply chains
- Improving processes to facilitate integration into AUKUS supply chains
- Collaboration between AUKUS partners to optimise supply chain efficiency
- Utilising technology and innovation
Kate van Hilst, First Assistant Director General – SSN Construction, Australian Submarine Agency
12:10 Understanding the impact of the ITAR and Export Controls reforms
12:30 Panel: Accessing AUKUS supply chains.
- Assessing the opportunities AUKUS presents for South Australia’s defence industry
- Key challenges in accessing AUKUS supply chains
- Understanding the impact of the ITAR and Export Controls reforms
Mel Slater, Director Maritime, Defence SA
Mike Humphreys, Director Pillar 1 (AUKUS), HII Australia
Dr James Palmer, CEO, Silentium Defence
13:00 Lunch
14:00 The challenges and opportunities of implementing AUKUS Pillar 2
- The role of Joint Capabilities Group with space and cyber
- Test and Evaluation of systems in a joint integrated force
- South Australia Electronic Warfare capabilities
- Requirements for supporting Battlespace Awareness
- The opportunities within changes to Army force posture
Senior Representative, Defence SA
14:20 Considerations for Defence AI
- Embracing AI’s potential to deter, shape, and change the character of warfare
- Unique challenges for AI when applied to the Defence context
- Developing more resilient AI capabilities
- AI as an enabler for autonomy
Dr Robert Hunjet, Associate Professor, Program Leader – Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, DSTG
14:40 Panel: Developing South Australia’s Defence Infrastructure
- Key challenges in successfully delivering Defence infrastructure.
- Exploring opportunities to enhance delivery and improve outcomes.
- Do we have the people and the talent to deliver multiple complex projects on-time and on-budget?
- Innovative contracting for infrastructure projects
Matthew Theoharous, Executive General Manager, Lendlease
15:10 Afternoon tea
15:40 The SA Defence Industry Workforce Action Plan
- Taking a coordinated approach to support defence industry workforce requirements
- What’s underway to address immediate challenges
- Importance of integrated initiatives on a learner journey from primary school to mid-career transitions
- Recognising supporting measures that address constraints and opportunities relevant to the defence industry
Callan Markwick, Executive Director, Industry and Workforce Capability, Department for Industry, Innovation and Science, South Australia
16:00 Case study: Recruiting for the upgrade of the P-8A Poseideon
- Finding the right people with the right skills
- Creating upskilling and pathway opportunities
- Addressing workforce diversity challenges
Ben Knabe, Director Product Support, Training and Maintenance (PST&M) capability, Boeing
16:20 Panel: Can South Australia develop the skills required to deliver future capability?
- Developing a coordinated approach to address skills requirements
- What skills are industry most in need of now? What about in 10 years’ time?
- How effective are current program such as
- South Australia’s Career Education and Pathways Program
- South Australia’s Flexible Industry Program for secondary schools
- Women in STEM cadetships
- Advanced Apprenticeships Program
- TAFE SA’s training for naval shipbuilding and sustainment projects
- Industry partnering with universities and TAFE
- Will Fee-Free TAFE help increase demand for skills of need?
- Clearing pathways into Defence and Defence industry
- Challenges to increasing diversity in Defence workforces
- Skilled migration amidst a cost of living crisis
Nick Howie, Director of Strategic Industry Partnership (Defence & Space), TAFE SA
Rachel Botting, Head of People and Culture, ASC
Deborah Devis, Research Associate, Education Futures, University of South Australia
Libby Day, CEO, Defence Teaming Centre
16:50 Networking drinks
Stream B: Defence Research and Innovation
11:30 Case study: Delivering and integrating emerging technologies for frontline troops
LTCOL Jake Penley, Commanding Officer, 1st Armoured Regiment, Australian Army
11:40 Case study: High Frequency Radar Technology
- Developing world-leading capability in HF systems and Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR)
- A new era of collaboration with industry
- Improving aircraft detention sensitivity
Dr Sylvie Perreau, Chief Sensors and Effectors Division, Defence Science and Technology Group
12:10 Investing in innovation
Sumen Rai, Director, Defence Innovation Partnership
12:30 Panel: Financing Defence innovation
- Assessing the scope and potential of private finance in Australia’s Defence capability
- What the investment community is seeking from Defence innovators
- What could Governments be doing to further attract private investment and superfunds into Defence assets and companies
- Understanding and assessing risks in Defence contracting coupled with ESG concerns
- Defence as an Asset class
Mark Stevens, Managing Partner, Periscope Partners
Tim Haden, Director of Origination, Australian Business Growth Fund
Kirsten Bernhardt, Investment Manager, South Australia Venture Capital Fund
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Case study: Working with ILaunch Trailblazer to commercialise two disruptive space energy technologies
- Developing a Radioisotope Heater Unit to provide thermal management for multiple lunar night survival
- Commercialising long-term power sources to spacecraft where solar energy cannot be relied upon
- How the partnership between entX and ILaunch works.
Bryn Jones, Managing Director, ent X
14:20 Case study: Delivering manufacturing data intelligence
14:40 Advancing Australia’s Information Warfare capability: The Power of Culture
- Misinformation and disinformation as a global security risk
- The role of social influence in grey zone conflict
- Information campaign lessons from the Ukraine conflict
- Emerging technologies and the future of Information Warfare
Assoc Prof Brad West, University of South Australia
Dr Damien Spry, Senior Researcher, DSTG
Prof Emma Thomas, Matthew Flanders Professor, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University
LTCOL Sharon Mascall-Dare OAM PhD, Cognitive and Information Warfare Directorate, Australian Defence Force
15:10 Afternoon tea
15:40 Case study: Additive Manufacturing for AUKUS
16:00 The role of robotics and autonomous systems can play in defence innovation
Distinguished Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Defence Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology
16:20 Panel: Advancements in the deployment of AI in Defence Capability
Dr Mel McDowall, Director, Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network
Dr Robert Hunjet, Associate Professor, Program Leader – Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, Defence Science and Technology Group
16:50 Networking drinks
Pricing
- SME defined as companies employing less than 200 people worldwide
- Pre-Summit Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 Forum free to attend for all delegates. To register for this only please email info@informa.com.au.
- Department of Defence/ADF attend for free. Please register for ADF/Dept Defence pass by emailing info@informa.com.au.
Packages | Full Rate |
Standard Industry Rate | |
Summit (Including Defence Trade Controls Forum and Welcome Reception) | $1,395 + GST |
Summit Plus DAIRNet Symposium | $1,795 + GST |
DAIRNet Symposium only | $495 + GST |
Academia Rate | |
Summit (Including Defence Trade Controls Forum and Welcome Reception) | $1,095 + GST |
Summit Plus DAIRNet Symposium | $1,395 + GST |
DAIRNet Symposium only | $395 + GST |
SME Rate | |
Summit (Including Defence Trade Controls Forum and Welcome Reception) | $695 + GST |
Summit Plus DAIRNet Symposium | $945 + GST |
DAIRNet Symposium only | $350 + GST |
Venue
Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000