Queensland Defence Summit
30 July 2026 | Pullman Cairns International
The Queensland Defence Summit will bring together government, industry, academics and policy experts to examine Australia’s defence capabilities and strategic requirements spanning Far North Queensland and the broader Pacific. The summit will address naval power projection from northern ports while developing robust sustainment and logistics networks for extended Pacific operations. Alongside, addressing critical infrastructure requirements workforce development challenges, the unique operational complexities of the FNQ environment, investment priorities, supply chain resilience and opportunities for local SMEs to access the defence pipeline.
2026 Speakers
Site Tour
Cairns Marine Precinct tour
Day/date: Friday, 31 July 2026
Time: 8:30am -11:30am
About the tour:
Would you like to know more about the maritime and defence industries in Cairns? Join Cairns Regional Council and the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning for a tour of the Cairns Marine Precinct! It will include visits to several notable facilities and viewing of other points of interest throughout the Precinct. Commentary will also provide information about the broader defence industry in Cairns.
Location:
Bus pick up/drop off location and further details about the tour will be provided to registered guests.
Cost: Free