Presented by City of Playford and the Stretton Centre, the Northern Adelaide Defence Industry Networking event series presents an exciting industry network, bringing together defence SMEs, primes, contractors, local businesses, government and key industry partners to create meaningful defence industry connections.

As Northern Adelaide continues to build momentum as a key location to support defence industry growth in South Australia, this networking series is designed to support that growth for the long term by building knowledge, connection, capability and opportunity.

Our aim is for attendees to understand the opportunities available within the defence sector, how to access them and how local businesses can participate in current and future defence projects. The events provide a meaningful opportunity for networking and collaboration, supporting the continued growth of the sector locally.

This is the second event in this series, being held on 23 September. This event's focus will be on Maritime. The event features presentations from BAE Systems Australia, Century Engineering and the Department for State Development, providing insights into opportunities, supply chains and pathways for local industry.

Why this network matters

The purpose of these networking events is to build the foundation of a long-term industry network designed to:

Strengthen existing local defence supply chains by facilitating connections between primes, contractors and local businesses
Showcase opportunities for new and existing defence-related businesses and investment within the region
Build industry capability by improving awareness of procurement pathways and participation opportunities
Support workforce development by highlighting the growing demand for skilled workers within the defence sector
Promote local industry participation in current and future defence projects
Strengthen defence industry capability in Northern Adelaide to support State and Commonwealth defence priorities

By bringing industry, government and key partners into the same room, these sessions aim to create meaningful connections, identify opportunities and build a stronger and more connected defence industry ecosystem in Northern Adelaide.

This event is designed for:

Defence primes, contractors and supply chain partners
Defence industry suppliers, SMEs and local businesses seeking to enter or expand within Defence supply chains
Businesses and organisations interested in opportunities across the Defence sector
Local, state and Commonwealth government stakeholders
Industry associations and economic development organisations
Education, skills and workforce development partners
Organisations and individuals seeking to build connections, identify opportunities and contribute to Defence industry growth in Northern Adelaide

Register now and be part of a defence industry network built for the long term.

A generous selection of food will be provided throughout the networking.

Please note: Photography and videography will take place throughout the event. If you do not wish your photo to be taken, please speak with the photographer at the event.

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