The National Defence Strategy and National Science and Research Priorities both highlight the importance of building national resilience for a secure Australia - including bolstering Australia’s ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to emergencies and natural disasters.

Building national resilience will require strong partnerships, effective coordination, and the development of new capabilities for crisis response and recovery. So how can we leverage the entire ecosystem to build national resilience?

Our next Convergence Series event will explore this topic including current challenges to, and opportunities for, addressing this national priority.

Come along to hear from a panel of experts for their unique insights on tackling this important issue, in an evening hosted by the Defence Innovation Partnership team.

DATE: Tuesday 2nd September 2025

TIME: 6.00pm - 8:30pm (arrival 5.30/6:00pm)

VENUE: Cumberland Arms Hotel, 205 Waymouth Street, Adelaide.

SPEAKERS:

Prof Paul Arbon - Director, Torrens Resilience Institute
Dr Melissa Humphries - Senior Lecturer, The University of Adelaide
Dr Justin Fidock - Program Leader National Security, DSTG

FACILITATOR: Phil Temby, Associate Director, Defence Innovation Partnership

Convergence Series 2025 #3 - Building National Resilience

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