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Defence events in Adelaide

6 tracked editions: exhibitions, conferences, hackathons, demo days and programmes in Adelaide. Dates, venues, organisers and registration deadlines, curated.

6Total events
3Upcoming
4Venues
21 Sept 2026Next event

Upcoming

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SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026

Adelaide / Australia

SubSTEC is Australia's only dedicated submarine science and engineering conference, making it the primary access point for suppliers seeking to engage the RAN submarine enterprise, Defence SA, and AUKUS programme decision-makers in a single venue. For SMEs and startups, the SME Spotlight sessions and tiered sponsorship tiers (Bronze upward) offer direct visibility to the naval and government officials who shape sovereign capability investment. With Australia committing to a multi-decade, multi-billion-dollar nuclear submarine transition, SubSTEC8 is the earliest opportunity to position technology and services ahead of major procurement cycles.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaIntimate (<500)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+2
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Undersea Defence Technology Australia

Adelaide / Australia

As the first UDT outside Europe and the only dedicated undersea defence trade event in the Asia-Pacific, this is the primary access point for suppliers seeking to engage with AUKUS programme stakeholders, the Australian Submarine Agency, and Indo-Pacific naval procurement decision-makers. The Newcomer Zone and steering committee structure give Australian SMEs and startups a structured pathway onto the global undersea supply chain. With more than half of the expected 2,000 delegates coming from overseas, it offers unmatched export-market exposure for local companies in a single venue.

Trade shows & exhibitionsAustralia & OceaniaRegional (500–2,000)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+2
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5th Australian Space Cyber Forum (ASCF)

Adelaide / Australia

The ASCF is Australia's only dedicated forum for space cybersecurity, making it the primary venue for suppliers of satellite security, ground-segment protection, and dual-use cyber technologies to engage with Australian Defence Space Command stakeholders, government agencies, and the growing domestic space industry. For SMEs and startups, the co-located exhibition and structured networking provide direct access to decision-makers in a niche but rapidly expanding procurement area. As Australia accelerates investment in sovereign space capabilities under AUKUS and the Defence Strategic Review, this forum is a key pipeline for identifying emerging requirements and commercialisation opportunities.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaIntimate (<500)Entry budgetSMEsStartups+1
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Past editions

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Global Information Summit Australia 2026

Adelaide / Australia

GISA26 is Australia's primary dedicated forum for information-domain capability development, attracting senior ADF leadership, Five Eyes and Quad partners, and defence-industry decision-makers in a single venue — making it a high-value pipeline event for suppliers of cyber, EW, ISR, AI, and C2 solutions. The combination of open exhibition, classified briefing streams, and live wargaming creates rare access to operational requirements and procurement intent that is difficult to replicate at larger, less focused trade shows. For SMEs and startups, the dedicated Research & Innovation stream and the sub-500-delegate scale offer direct engagement with senior government and military buyers without the noise of a major exhibition.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaIntimate (<500)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+2
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Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR) 2026

Adelaide / Australia

ADSTAR is the single most direct access point to Australia's Defence science and technology decision-making community, drawing senior ADF leaders, allied nation delegations, and the Chief Defence Scientist under one roof. For SMEs and startups, the dedicated Startup Alley, ASCA Pitch Day, and 350+ abstract submissions from 128 organisations signal genuine procurement and partnership pipeline opportunities. The biennial cadence and government-hosted format mean that exhibiting or presenting here directly shapes the Defence IS&T investment priorities articulated in the National Defence Strategy.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaRegional (500–2,000)Mid budgetSMEsStartups+2
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ASCA Pitch Day 2026 – Resilient Command and Control

Adelaide / Australia

This pitch day is a direct pipeline into Australian Defence procurement: ASCA funds travel and accommodation for selected presenters, and winning solutions gain visibility with senior ADF decision-makers actively seeking to transition asymmetric capabilities. For SMEs and startups, it is one of the few structured, government-run mechanisms to formally pitch C2 and resilience technologies to Defence under the Defence Industry Development Strategy. The RFI-to-pitch format means shortlisted companies receive formal evaluation feedback and exposure to the broader ADSTAR ecosystem of 2,000+ researchers and decision-makers.

Demo days & pitch eventsAustralia & OceaniaHybridIntimate (<500)Mid budgetSMEsStartups+1
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Adelaide hosts 5 tracked defence and dual-use events in 2026, across 4 venues. Every entry carries dates, venue, organiser, who actually attends, expected scale, exhibitor cost band and the registration deadline. Anchor editions include SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026, Undersea Defence Technology Australia and 5th Australian Space Cyber Forum (ASCF). Sorted by date, filterable by region, topic and budget, exportable to your calendar.

Frequently asked

How many defence events in Adelaide are there in 2026?
MIKES tracks 5 defence events in Adelaide in 2026, including SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026, Undersea Defence Technology Australia and ASCA Pitch Day 2026 – Resilient Command and Control.
Which defence event in Adelaide is next?
SIA SubSTEC8 Conference 2026 is next, opening 21 September 2026 in Adelaide, Australia.
How much do defence events in Adelaide cost to attend?
Cost is recorded per edition rather than estimated. All 5 listed carry a published cost or exhibitor price band, from free entry to paid delegate and stand packages.

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