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Defence events in Canberra

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

4Total events
1Upcoming
3Venues
17 Nov 2026Next event

Upcoming

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MilCIS 2026

Canberra / Australia

MilCIS is the primary annual touchpoint for the Australian defence communications and information-systems market, giving suppliers direct access to Department of Defence decision-makers and programme managers in a single venue. For SMEs and startups, the tiered expo model (free expo visitor entry, paid conference delegate access) lowers the barrier to entry while still providing visibility to a concentrated defence-procurement audience. The conference's call-for-presentations process also allows technology companies to position themselves as thought leaders in cyber and space domains ahead of major Australian Defence capability investments.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaHybridRegional (500–2,000)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+2
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EW ANZ 2026

Canberra / Australia

EW ANZ is the primary Indo-Pacific forum where Australian and allied defence procurement officials, military EW operators, and industry capability developers converge, making it a critical venue for SMEs and primes seeking to position EW, EMSO, cyber, and spectrum-management solutions with ADF and Five Eyes decision-makers. The 2026 theme of coalition interoperability directly signals near-term acquisition interest in allied-compatible EW systems, creating concrete business development opportunities. Abstract submissions and exhibition slots provide direct access to senior military and government stakeholders shaping regional EW doctrine and capability investment.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaIntimate (<500)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+1
paidSee details
Past

Air and Space Power Conference 2026

Canberra / Australia

ASPCon26 is the primary forum where the RAAF publicly articulates its strategic direction and capability priorities, making it essential for defence suppliers and researchers seeking to align with Australian air and space power investment cycles. The presence of air and space chiefs from 30 nations — including the US, UK, Canada, and Sweden — signals allied procurement alignment and interoperability requirements relevant to SMEs and primes operating in the Indo-Pacific. As the only RAAF calendar event focused on air power education outside formal PME courses, it shapes doctrine and concept development that drives future acquisition decisions.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaHybridRegional (500–2,000)Entry budgetInstitutionsPrimes+1
freeSee details
Past

Land Environment Working Group 2026

Canberra / Australia

LEWG is the single most direct access point for Australian defence suppliers — primes, SMEs and startups alike — to hear Army's Integrated Investment Program priorities and shape future acquisition decisions before requirements are locked. Attendance is capped at two representatives per company and registration books out rapidly, making it a high-signal, low-noise forum where face-time with senior Army capability managers is genuinely available. The classified Day Two sessions give cleared suppliers early visibility of program-level roadmaps that are unavailable through any public channel.

Conferences & summitsAustralia & OceaniaRegional (500–2,000)Entry budgetPrimesSMEs+2
freeSee details

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Canberra hosts 4 tracked defence and dual-use events in 2026, across 3 venues. Every entry carries dates, venue, organiser, who actually attends, expected scale, exhibitor cost band and the registration deadline. Anchor editions include MilCIS 2026, Land Environment Working Group 2026 and Air and Space Power Conference 2026. Sorted by date, filterable by region, topic and budget, exportable to your calendar.

Frequently asked

How many defence events in Canberra are there in 2026?
MIKES tracks 4 defence events in Canberra in 2026, including MilCIS 2026, Land Environment Working Group 2026 and Air and Space Power Conference 2026.
Which defence event in Canberra is next?
MilCIS 2026 is next, opening 17 November 2026 in Canberra, Australia.
How much do defence events in Canberra cost to attend?
Cost is recorded per edition rather than estimated. All 4 listed carry a published cost or exhibitor price band, from free entry to paid delegate and stand packages.

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