AIDN SA October - Defence Pathways: Early Career Insights Panel & Networking

AIDN SA is pleased to invite you to our upcoming ‘Defence Pathways: Early Career Insights’ Panel & Networking Event, proudly sponsored by Aurizn.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with emerging talent in the defence industry. A unique opportunity to hear directly from a panel of recent graduates and early career professionals working in the defence industry as they share their early career experiences, reflections, and insights.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Insights from leading AIDN/defence industry graduates

• Discussion on transitioning from university to industry

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

• Q&A session with panelists and a moderated discussion

• Learn about the AIDN Young Achiever Awards (YAA)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Young professionals working within Defence Industry.

• Defence organisations who run graduate programs or looking to expand graduate intake.

• University students and graduates seeking real-world insights and industry connections.

SPEAKERS & MASTER OF CEREMONIES

• Dr Jonathan Hedger, Aurizn

• Eamon Lawson, Southern Launch

• Olivia Wells, DEWC Services 

• Rhiannon Reynolds, Aurecon

• Benjamin Harvey, SAHR

• Emillio De Stefano, [MC] De Stefano and Co

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tue 28th Oct 2025

Time: 4:30pm arrival for a 5pm start

Location: East End, Adelaide CBD – location provided upon registration

TICKET PRICES:

AIDN Members: $15.00

Non-AIDN Members: $30.00

DTB Partners: $15.00

*Please note prices are Inclusive of GST
**Please note that tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
***AIDN Members - Please see your emails for your Promo Code to access hidden AIDN member prices!

AGENDA:

4:30pm-5:00pm Registration

5:00pm-5:10pm Welcome and Introduction

5:10pm-5:30pm Panel Introductions

5:30pm-6:45pm Panel Q&A

6:45 pm-7:00pm Audience Questions

7:00pm-8:00pm Networking

8:00pm-8:30pm Departures

REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RESERVATION, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE EVENT. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please take time to read through the following terms and conditions that will apply to this event. Acceptance of these terms and conditions are implied if a ticket is purchased for this event:

• Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

• If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN on info@aidn.org.au so your ticket can be reallocated.

• Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser.

• These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.

• By purchasing a ticket to 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.

• The Humanitix Fees are NON - REFUNDABLE.