Gippsland Showcase 2025 - Defence

Gippsland Showcase - Defence 
Presented by ICN Victoria & BAE Systems Australia 

ICN Victoria, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, invites you to the Gippsland Showcase 2025 - Defence. This event is designed to equip businesses with the knowledge, tools, and connections to enter, develop, or grow within the defence sector. 

Event Details 
Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025 
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM 
Location: Morwell, VIC (venue details provided to registered attendees prior to the event) 
Cost: Free 
 
Why Attend? 
- Explore Procurement Opportunities – Learn how to engage with major defence projects. 
 
- Meet Decision-Makers – Connect with BAE Systems, industry leaders, and local government representatives. 
 
- Gain Insights – Learn about essential topics including Working with Primes, Estimating & Pricing, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). 
 
- Networking & Collaboration – Build relationships with key stakeholders in the defence industry. 

BAE Systems Australia - Navigating Defence Series 
As part of the Gippsland Showcase, BAE Systems will deliver a Navigating Defence Series Workshop, featuring: 

• Working with Primes – Learn what to expect when working with defence prime contractors, from onboarding to compliance obligations. 
• Estimating and Pricing – A condensed session from the Global Access Program Estimating for Defence workshop, providing insights into estimating and pricing principles within BAE Systems. 
• Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) – Understand the importance of supplier quality assurance to Defence Primes and how it applies to your business. 
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) – An insight into industry-leading ‘built-in quality’ practices, preventing defects in manufacturing. 

Who Should Attend? 

✔ Defence Industry Suppliers – Businesses looking to engage with defence projects. 
✔ Engineers & Manufacturers – Professionals working in infrastructure and defence sectors. 
✔ Government Representatives – Local councils and government bodies involved in defence. 
✔ Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – Businesses interested in expanding their role in the defence supply chain. 

Additional Information 
Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and post-event networking drinks provided. 
Security: ID checks will be required at the venue. 

Event agenda 

9.30am - Registration 

10.00am - Welcome and Acknowledgement  

10.05am - Regional update, Formalities & Presentations 

11.15am - Morning Tea 

11.30am - BAE "Navigating Defence” Workshop 

1.00pm - Lunch 

1:30pm - BAE "Navigating Defence” Workshop continued   

2.30pm - Afternoon Tea 

2.50pm - BAE "Navigating Defence” Workshop continued 

4.15pm - Closing remarks 

4.30pm - Networking 

5.30pm - Event conclusion

Event agenda 

9.30am - Registration 

10.00am - Welcome and Acknowledgement  

10.05am - Regional update, Formalities & Presentations 

11.15am - Morning Tea 

11.30am - BAE "Navigating Defence” Workshop 

1.00pm - Lunch 

2.30pm - Afternoon Tea 

2.50pm - BAE "Navigating Defence” Workshop continued 

4.15pm - Closing remarks 

4.30pm - Networking 

5.30pm - Event conclusion  
 

This is a free event, delivered by ICN and BAE Systems Australia, supported by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) to help Small and Medium Sized Enterprises enter, develop, and grow their business within the defence sector.