The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Conference 2026, SubSTEC8, (21-23 September 2026, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide) will focus on the theme Pillar 1 Through a Pillar 2 Lens : Advanced AUKUS Capabilities and the Submarine Deterrent.

SubSTEC8 focuses on the collaboration required as Australia transitions from the Collins class to a multiclass, nuclear-powered, conventionally armed force. This transition necessitates:

Developing specialized scientific, technological, regulatory, industrial and uniformed workforces,.
Building supporting infrastructure to internationally approved safety and security standards,
Identification and qualification of a range of suppliers and service providers covering the complete supply chain,
Agreement with source countries for access to intellectual property, sub-assemblies, components, nuclear fuel and raw materials needed for the full life cycle of a nuclear-powered submarine.

POTENTIAL STREAMS

The following list of potential conference streams and example topics and is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The SIA will develop a final program based upon the accepted papers and availability of invited speakers.

Stream 1: Multi Technology Topics

Sustaining and Enhancing Collins- COLLINS Class Life of Type Extension (LOTE); Evolving and new technology that could be introduced to enhance Collins capability, operations, and sustainment
Challenges to operating and integrating multiple types and classes of submarine concurrently with other Australian and multi-national forces – workforce, infrastructure, supply chain, training etc
Building the required architecture to support the Nuclear Fuel Cycle in Australia - Science, Technology and Engineering opportunities and challenges

Stream 2: Innovation and Information Sharing

Accelerating innovation, learning and integration of commercial technology
Expanding, accelerating and protecting the sharing of sensitive information

Stream 3: Undersea Capabilities

Role of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) in ISR, tactical engagement and other tasks
Extra-large UUV (XLUUV) development and concept of operations
Battery technology development for safety-critical applications
Submarine Escape and Rescue

Stream 4: Quantum Science

Advances in quantum computing

Stream 5: Artificial Intelligence and autonomy

Using AI and autonomy to address workforce and skilling requirements’
Developing and adopting resilient AI and autonomous systems

Stream 6: Advanced Cyber

Cyber security in the undersea domain to protect critical communications and systems

Stream 7: Electronic Warfare

Interoperability through shared tools techniques and technology in contested and degraded environments

Contact the host of SIA Conference 2026 - SubSTEC8

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