Join AIDN this September for an exclusive business networking event at Sharpe Engineering and discover how this Australian-owned, family-operated manufacturer is delivering advanced solutions that support Australia's Defence capability.

ABOUT SHARPE ENGINEERING

For over 30 years, Sharpe Engineering has been helping customers solve complex manufacturing challenges.

As an Australian-owned, family-operated business, they specialize in advanced precision machining, engineering design, and sovereign manufacturing solutions for the Defence industry and other critical sectors.

From one-off prototypes to full-scale production, they combine experienced people, advanced CNC technology, and a commitment to quality to deliver reliable, high-performance outcomes for our customers.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday 17th September 2026

Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Venue: Sharpe Engineering, 20 Shannon Place, VIRGINIA, QLD, 4014

RSVP: 12pm, Monday 31st August 2026

Dress: Business Dress with flat-soled, enclosed shoes

COST

AIDN Members: Free

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

*AIDN Members see your email for the member Access Code to unlock the discounted tickets.

AGENDA

An indicative agenda for the evening is:

5:30pm - Arrival, networking and registration

6:30pm - Presentations

Welcome and AIDN QLD Update
AIDN National Update
Defence Jobs Queensland Update
Host Presentation: Sharpe Engineering
Presentation: TBA

7:30pm - Meeting close, Workshop Tour and networking

9:00pm - Facility vacated

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

All members attending this event MUST:

Wear flat, enclosed shoes - no heels.
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.
NO Photographs are allowed on site at any time unless advised otherwise.
Venue must be vacated at the specified time.

Please contact AIDN at events@aidn.org.au if you have any queries about this fantastic event.

We look forward to seeing you on the night!

Kind Regards,

The AIDN National Team

Terms and Conditions

If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN at events@aidn.org.au so your ticket can be reallocated.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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.

Contact the host of AIDN QLD September Member Meeting with Sharpe Engineering