The AUKUS pact is set to radically reshape Australia’s Defence industry. Much has been made of our plans to acquire nuclear submarines. But what of the second pillar of AUKUS?
The NSW Defence Summit will address the strategic importance to Australia and the region of the future submarine program and look at the staffing and skilling challenges it will bring. The Summit will also assess the opportunities for Australian contractors to engage in the delivery of transformative defence capability in areas such as hypersonics, AI, Quantum technologies, electronic warfare, and undersea capabilities.
Sponsors
Host Partner
Exhibitors
Speakers
David Nockels
First Assistant Secretary Defence Trade, Regulation and Industrial Collaboration, Department of Defence
Steve Moore
First Assistant Secretary AUKUS Advanced Capabilities, Department of Defence
Lee Goddard
Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Missile Corporation
Matt Hill
Chief Executive Officer,
Hypersonix Launch Systems
Anamika Mishra
Director, Defence,
Advanced Manufacturing and Space, Austrade
Prof Peter Schubel
Executive Director – Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences, University of Southern Queensland
Dr Usman Mohammed
Principal Research Scientist,
CSIRO’s Data 61
Dr Surya Nepal
Senior Principal Research Scientist. CSIRO’s Data 61
Dr Navinda Kottege
Research Director,
CSIRO’s Data 61
David Ball
Regional Director – Australia & New Zealand, Lockheed Martin Space
Anna Murray
President,
AIDN NSW
William Infante
Technology Innovation Lead,
Navantia Australia
Tony Nicholls
Director AUKUS Space Defence,
CGI Technologies
Oleg Vornik
CEO, DroneShield
AGENDA | 31 October 2024
8:50
OPENING |Opening remarks from the Chair
9:00
Keynote | Enhancing Defence capability through AUKUS
- Advancements in next-generation weapons technology
- Integrating AI into Defence capability
- Collaboration and interoperability with AUKUS partners
Steve Moore, First Assistant Secretary AUKUS Advanced Capabilities, Department of Defence
9:30
Keynote | Defence industry collaboration and innovation under AUKUS Pillar II
- Key programs and partnerships aimed at advancing defence industry opportunities
- International engagement and market access
- Regulatory frameworks and challenges
David Nockels, First Assistant Secretary Defence Trade, Regulation and Industrial Collaboration, Department of Defence
10:00
Panel Discussion | Enhancing our technological edge
- Major challenges in research, development, and innovation for Australian Defence manufacturers
- Workforce issues impacting future growth
- What excites us most about AUKUS?
Matt Hill, CEO, Hypersonix Launch Systems
Dr Navinda Kottege, Research Director, CSIRO’s Data 61
William Infante, Technology Innovation Lead, Navantia Australia
10:45
Morning Tea and Networking Break
11:15
Military Innovation and Research: Shaping the Future of Defence with Advanced Technologies
- Exploring the impact of AI, autonomous systems and space capabilities on modern Defence strategies
- Investment and collaboration between Defence, academia and industry
- How innovation in military technology can improve resource utilisation and readiness
- Global partnerships in research and innovation
Lee Goddard, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Missile Corporation
11:35
Taking a Truly Sovereign Approach to Defence Procurement
- Adopting the Future Made in Australia policy for Defence acquisition
- Enhancing sovereign defence capability through local prime contractors
- How local companies are best- equipped to steer large Defence contracts
- Fundraising strategies for Australian defence businesses
Oleg Vornik, CEO, DroneShield
11:55
Panel Discussion | Workforce challenges arising from AUKUS
- 20,000 jobs. What’s the breakdown and where will the workers come from?
- Delivering tailored education, training, and skilling for submarine workforce
- Developing the pipeline of highly skilled STEM graduates
Anna Murray, President, AIDN NSW
12:30
Lunch
13:00
Universities’ R&D contribution to AUKUS Pillar II
- Leveraging each institutions expertise to support AUKUS initiatives
- Partnering with AUKUS allies for collaborative advancements
- Developing the future workforce through targeted education
Vicki Thomson, CEO, Go8 Universities
13:20
Panel Discussion | Research and academia’s role in the success of AUKUS Pillar II
- Importance of R&D in driving innovation and technological development
- Universities and research institutions involvement in defence capability
- Bilateral agreements and collaboration with partners
- Funding and support for research
Prof Peter Schubel. Executive Director – Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences, University of Southern Queensland
Dr Usman Mohammed, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO’s Data 61
14:00
Export opportunities under AUKUS Pillar II
- Improving the resilience of defence supply chains
- Enhancing Australia’s manufacturing capability through technology transfers, talent sharing and streamlined regulation
- Broadening access to global supply chains
Anamika Mishra, Director, Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space, Austrade
14:30
Afternoon Tea & Networking Break
15:00
Space and its strategic role in AUKUS Pillar II
- How will space assets support and contribute to AUKUS Pillar II objectives?
- Enhancing Space Domain Awareness
- Integrating emerging technologies into space operations
- Challenges for joint operation and interoperability in the space domain
David Ball, Regional Director – Australia & New Zealand, Lockheed Martin Space
15:25
Panel Discussion | Bolstering cyber capabilities and enhanced collaboration through AUKUS Pillar II
- What is the current state of cyber threats and the strategic significance of improving cyber capability
- Government – Industry partnerships
- The importance of cyber capability as a modern warfare domain
- Ethical and legal considerations
Tony Nicholls, Director AUKUS Space Defence, CGI Technologies
Dr Surya Nepal, Senior Principal Research Scientist. CSIRO’s Data 61
16:10
End of Conference and Networking Drinks
16:20
Closing remarks from the Chair
Pricing
*SME is defined as organisation with fewer than 200 employees worldwide, including parent company, regardless of structure.
**Department of Defence/ADF attend for free. Please register for ADF/Dept Defence pass by emailing info@informa.com.au.
| Packages | Standard Rate |
| Standard | $1,495 + GST |
| SME Defence Contractors | $795 + GST |
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