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.