2026 DRA National Conference

The DRA National Conference is for all Defence personnel from all Groups and Services, all-ranks and levels and from interested external organisations that will be addressed by a panel of distinguished speakers including:

• Government Minister and Shadow Minister

• Senior Officers of the Australian Defence Force and the Secretary of DVA

• Leading commentators on Defence and Veteran matters

Conference Program

The Conference provides an excellent opportunity to hear about and discuss the outcomes of the recent ADF’S Reserves Strategic Review and to ascertain the next steps in implementing the Review’s Recommendations. The Conference Program is being finalised and will be posted separately on the DRA Website and on ForceNet shortly. Currently serving and ex-serving veterans are encouraged to attend the Conference.

Conduct of the Conference

The Conference will be conducted using a hybrid model involving either attendance in person at the venue or by a webinar for those attending virtually.

Registration Services

Smart Event Pty Ltd provide registration services on behalf of the Defence Reserves Association. Invoices are issued by Smart Event Pty Ltd, ABN: 17 694 015 980. All payments are through Humanitix and are paid directly to the DRA National Account.

Membership Requirements

The DRA National Conference is open to all and membership is not required to attend. However, members do get free Virtual access to the conference via Live Stream and can ask questions and participate remotely. Annual Membership costs the same as attending the conference virtually, so we recommend considering joining as a member.