AIDN is delighted to invite you to attend the AIDN SA July member event: Building Successful Defence and Space Partnerships – How to Navigate Open Source, IP & Commercial Licensing.

Defence and space innovation increasingly relies on collaboration between government, industry and research partners. This interactive panel session will explore how organisations can balance the benefits of open-source approaches and shared innovation with the need to protect critical intellectual property, maintain security and support commercial outcomes.
Key discussion points:

• Understanding when open-source approaches can accelerate collaboration, innovation and capability development.
• Managing IP ownership, rights and obligations in defence and space partnerships.
• Developing IP strategies that balance access, protection and commercialisation opportunities.
• Navigating IP risks, including security considerations, export controls and long-term technology value.

ABOUT WRAYS

At Wrays, they understand the complex challenges faced by the defence sector and provide specialist IP services to help protect, manage and commercialise critical technologies. With more than 100 years’ experience supporting Australian innovation, their team works with defence contractors, government organisations and technology developers across areas including aerospace, cybersecurity, AI, engineering, space, telecommunications and advanced manufacturing.

Their experienced attorneys, including team members with defence backgrounds and security clearances, deliver tailored strategies across the IP lifecycle – from portfolio management, patent and trade mark protection, licensing and commercialisation to enforcement and litigation. With offices across Australia and a global network, Wrays helps defence innovators protect their ideas and maintain a competitive advantage.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Naval, Military and Airforce Club of South Australia, 111 Hutt St, Adelaide, SA, 5000

RSVP: 12pm, Friday 17th July 2026

Dress: Business Dress

COST:

AIDN Members: Free of Charge

Non-AIDN Members: $50.00 (incl GST) + Humanitix Fees

Tickets are limited, and registration is essential.  AIDN Members, see your emails for the Access Code to unlock the discounted member rate, or contact AIDN at [email protected] for more information.

PANELLISTS

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

All members attending this event MUST:

• Register by the RSVP Date, responding to ALL questions. If you are not registered, you WILL be refused entry.
• NOT TRANSFER tickets to a friend or colleague if you’re not able to attend.
• Tickets are strictly limited. ALL ticket cancellations MUST be notified and will only be offered to the members on the Waitlist.
• Venue must be vacated at the specified time.

Please contact AIDN on [email protected] if you have any queries about this fantastic event.

We look forward to seeing you on the night!

Kind Regards,

AIDN National

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN on [email protected] so your ticket can be reallocated.
• These terms and conditions are subject to change, and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
• AIDN and the event host reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to decline or cancel any registration at any time. Attendance may be restricted to invited guests, members, stakeholders, and organisations that align with the host’s internal attendance requirements, event objectives, and participation criteria. Registration does not guarantee attendance until confirmed by AIDN and the event host.
• By registering for this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.