NT Defence Week
Newsroom
May 4, 2023
Significant investment in Australia’s north has seen the Northern Territory become a key training destination, sustainment hub and forward operating base for the Australian Defence Force and our allies. The Territory hosts a capable and resilient defence industry which is evolving to support platforms, programs and projects coming to the region. Along with the development of strategic infrastructure, the Northern Territory is a key enabler for Defence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Commonwealth Government’s recent response to the Defence Strategic Review highlighted the significance of the Northern Territory. The distinct pivot towards the Indo Pacific as Australia’s region of military focus positions northern Australia as a priority for defence posturing and investment.
DefenceNT invites you to participate in the annual NT Defence Week, a series of events designed to facilitate engagement between Defence and industry stakeholders and strengthen partnerships across Northern Australia.
Please click here to refer to the full schedule of events.
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Tuesday 16 May BGIS Industry Breakfast Forum The BGIS Forum is an opportunity for contractors and suppliers to connect with BGIS representatives and learn more about their current clients and opportunities throughout the Northern Territory This event will be held from7:30am to 8:30am at Hilton Darwin, 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin. Registrations can be made online.
Indigenous Contracting – Nation Building in Defence Join NT Indigenous Business Network with a Welcome to Country and presentations on Indigenous Defence Capability and sovereign contracting with First Nations businesses. This session will also include engagement with defence prime contractors and showcase local indigenous defence industry capability. The event will be held 9:00am to12:00pm at the Aboriginal Business Hub, Level 1 Development House, 76Esplanade, Darwin City. Registrations can be made online.
Defence Industry Speed NetworkingA speed networking platform will enable targeted introductions to be made with defence prime contractors, key suppliers and local businesses. This platform has proven to be very successful in the local energy sector – this will be the first time it has been run for defence industry. This event, hosted by the Industry Capability Network NT in collaboration with the Australian Industry and Defence Network and Office of Defence Industry Support, will be held 2pm,Grand Ballroom, Hilton Darwin 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin City Registrations can be made online.
ADM Northern Australian DefenceSummit Welcome Reception (invitation only)For those who have registered to attend the ADM Northern Australia DefenceSummit, you are invited to attend the Welcome Reception proudly hosted by theNorthern Territory Government. |
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Wednesday 17 May ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit Each year the ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit attracts senior Defence personnel, industry leaders, academics, strategic analysts and businesses to examine key issues, promote opportunities and enhance support for Defence and Defence industry in Northern Australia. This year the Summit will focus on outcomes from the Defence Strategic Review. To see a list of speakers and register your attendance visit the ADM website.
Defence Industry Networking (DIN) – Darwin Defence Industry Networking in partnership with Defence NT will host a networking function following the Summit. The function will provide a great opportunity to engage with key decision makers from Defence, government and industry while enjoying a drink and canapés at one of Darwin’s best waterfront venues. This event will be held from 6:30pm, Wharf One, Darwin Waterfront Precinct. No registration or RSVP required. |
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Thursday 18 May Construction Industry Breakfast Master Builders NT and Deloitte will host a construction industry breakfast the day after the Defence Summit begins to discuss key issues and opportunities for defence construction in the Territory. Registrations can be made online.
Plan Galileo Roadshow Series – Darwin Head Maritime Sustainment, Rear Admiral Steve Tiffen and the Plan Galileo team from Maritime Systems Division will provide local businesses with a maritime industry briefing, including an update on Plan Galileo Implementation and the establishment of the Regional Maintenance Centres to date. This event will commence at 1.30pm at Hilton Darwin (32 Mitchell Street) and registrations are essential. Registrations can be made online. Networking drinks hosted by the Maritime Industry Council of the Chamber of Commerce NT will take place at the end of the maritime industry briefing. For more information click here. |
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Friday 19 May Defence Industry Roadshow – Katherine NT Defence Week 2023 concludes in Katherine with a series of briefings from Defence, prime contractors and other stakeholders who will provide local industry with an understanding of who’s who in the defence industry landscape, outline relevant services available and how to access current and future opportunities. The industry briefing will commence at 2pm, Contour Hotel, 9 Cyprus Street, Katherine, Northern Territory Registrations can be made online.
Defence Industry Networking (DIN) – Katherine This will be the first ever DIN function in Katherine, immediately following the Defence Industry Roadshow. From 4pm, Courtyard, Contour Hotel, Katherine. No registration or RSVP required. |