The Townsville Defence Forum will be a localised policy-driven forum. The event will focus on fostering relationships between government, PRIMEs & SMEs to deliver Australia’s sovereign capability and act as a driver for the region’s economy. It will assess how best SMEs can enter supply chains, look at current and emerging opportunities for contracting with Defence, and analyse the skilling requirements that will enable the region to thrive as a future Defence Industry hub.
2025 Forum Topics:
- Townsville’s role as Australia’s Army capital
- North Queensland sustainment operations
- Workforce and population dynamics
- Supply chain access for small and medium businesses
- Technology and innovation integration
- Regional economic impact of increased Defence investment
Sponsors
Lanyard Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Townsville Meet the Buyer | NQ Supply Chain
Meet with North Queensland’s major contractors to promote your capability and learn about opportunities in their supply chains.
This event will be delivered in a ‘speed dating’ format to meet with up to three major contractors of your choice for one-on-one, 10-minute appointments. Use your appointment to:
- promote your existing and growing capability
- clarify procurement processes
- discuss upcoming work opportunities
- provide a copy of your capability statement/quad chart
Defence buyers include: Boeing, Rheinmetall, CPB, Icon, Duratec, Shamrock Civil, and more.
Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025
From: 7am
Location: The Ville Resort and Casino, Townsville
ConnectMe
ConnectMe • Networking enhanced
All of our events utilise a bespoke dynamic smartphone app, ConnectMe – which guarantees attendees a premium event experience. Logins are sent prior to the conference commencement allowing you to check who’s attending, schedule in meetings and catch ups, participate in live Q+A and interactive polls, and much more. ConnectMe ensures you never miss a beat prior, during and post event.
Venue
The Ville Resort-Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville QLD 4810
(07) 4722 2333
www.the-ville.com.au
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE
The Ville Resort – Casino is pleased to offer a special event rate* for conference attendees for the nights of the 19-21 August 2025 inclusive.
To secure this rate;
- Enter the special booking link, click here
- Add Code and select Rate Access/Corporate Code
- Enter ADMTDS
- Update Guest & Rooms to search for availability
Ardo Hotel is pleased to offer a special event 20% discount rate* for conference attendees for the nights of the 19-21 August 2025 inclusive.
To secure this rate;
- Enter the special booking link, click here
- This will display the rate and event dates
- Select your required stay dates and click on Apply
* Room availability and rates are subject to availability. Book early to avoid disappointment.