Navigating defence procurement, a guide for indigenous businesses | Mon 28^th April | 9am-11am
Partner: NT Indigenous Business Network
Location: Northern Australia Development Office, Level 2, 76 Esplanade, Darwin City

Defence Base Tour | Mon 28^th April | 1pm-4pm
Partner: Office of Defence Industry Support
Location: Start & Finish at Aboriginal Bush Traders
The office of Defence Industry Support with support from the local Base Commanders will lead a windscreen tour of HMAS Coonawarra and RAAF Base Darwin. Highlighting recent projects of significance, the Managing Contractors of these construction projects will also be present to discuss the challenges and opportunities of working with Defence and how to enable small business to be involved in future projects.
*proceeds from this event will be donated to the NTDW charity partner

Master Builders Construction Industry Breakfast | Wed 30th April | 7am-9am
Partner: Master Builders NT & Deloitte
Location: Darwin Convention Centre Waterfront Rooms

DefenceNT Symposia | Wed 30th April | 12pm-5pm
Partner: DefenceNT
Location: Darwin Convention Centre Waterfront Rooms
Offering summit attendees and local industry the opportunity for further discussions with a focus on small business, regional investment, innovation, research and development. This will see multiple short panels, forums and case studies presented across the afternoon.
*proceeds from this event will be donated to the NTDW charity partner

Live Fire Exercise | Thurs 1^st May | 8.30am-1.30pm
Partner: Australian Army 1st Brigade
Location: Start & Finish at Aboriginal Bush Traders. Hosted at Robertson Barracks
Hosted by the Australian Army’s 1 Brigade, this experience will demonstrate local Army capability while showcasing recent Defence investment in infrastructure and facilities.
*proceeds from this event will be donated to the NTDW charity partner

Industry Tour | Thurs 1^st May | 1pm-4.30pm
Partner: NT Chamber of Commerce
Location: Start & Finish at Aboriginal Bush Traders
The NT Chamber of Commerce will take particpants on a tour of some local defence industry, showcasing the capability and capacity of existing businesses and highlighting opportunities for businesses looking to create a footprint in the NT.
*proceeds from this event will be donated to the NTDW charity partner

Construction Sector Industry Tour | Thurs 1^st May | 1pm-4.30pm
Partner: Charles Darwin University
Location: Start & Finish at Aboriginal Bush Traders
Explore how Charles Darwin University is supporting the construction sector in the Northern Territory. Visit their campus and explore the work they are doing in development, trials, engineering, and TAFE.
*proceeds from this event will be donated to the NTDW charity partner

Enabling Infrastructure & Networking Sunset Cruise | Thurs 1st May | 5.30pm-8pm
Partner: DefenceNT Sponsor
Location: Charles Darwin Vessel, Stokes Hill Wharf
An exciting opportunity to undertake some casual networking while experiencing the beauty of a Darwin Harbour sunset. This cruise will take participants on a tour around Darwin Harbour to showcase some of Darwins defence enabling infrastructure, finishing with watching a beautiful sunset whilst parked off Kuru Wharf, HMAS Coonawarra.

Veteran’s Coffee | Fri 2^nd May | 10am-11am
Partner: Dept People, Sport & Culture
Location: Mad Snake Café, Austin Lane
A casual gathering for the veteran community and visitng personnel at the Mad Snake Café, a proud veteran owned establishment.

Defence of Darwin Experience | Fri 2^nd May | 1pm-5pm
Location: Meeting at WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Join us for an exclusive Defence of Darwin Tour, designed specifically for attendees of the Northern Australia Defence Summit and NT Defence Week. Travel in comfort aboard a coach as we explore Darwin’s rich military history, visiting key sites that played a vital role during World War II. The tour includes the iconic Darwin Military Museum, where you’ll have the opportunnity to immerse yourself in interactive exhibits and gain a deeper understanding of Darwin’s wartime legacy. This curated experience offers a unique perspective on the defence history that continues to shape the region today.

Australian Industry & Defence Network Gala Dinner | Tues 29th April | 6pm-11pm
Location: Darwin Convention Centre Waterfront Rooms
Hosted by the Australian Industry & Defence Network NT Committee, the Annual Gala Dinner and Industry Awards Evening is the premier event of NT Defence Week 2024. Held at the Darwin Convention Centre, this formal evening will celebrate excellence across the defence industry, recognising outstanding achievements through prestigious awards, including the Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Defence Industry, the AIDN NT Young Achiever Award and the Minister for Veterans Veteran Community Awards.

Register here

Industry Capability Network NT Defence Industry Speed Networking | Wed 30th April | 9.30am-11.30am
Location: Darwin Convention Centre Waterfront Rooms Concourse
The Industry Capability Network will host a speed networking platform which will enable targeted introductions to be made with defence prime contractors, key suppliers and local businesses.

Register here