'Bringing defence primes, NSW SMEs, senior politicians, academia, and the Department of Defence senior capability managers together.'

The Hunter Defence Conference attracts over 220 delegates and keynote speakers from the defence sector nationally. It is unique within regional Australia and key to promoting regional defence industry capability - presenting a strong and unified voice that is heard throughout NSW industry, the NSW Government, nationally, and importantly, by Federal Government representatives. 

The 2023 conference includes a two day conference and exhibition, as well as significant networking activities and prime-to-SME relationship development including a cocktail evening and gala dinner. Defence Primes can have direct access to a wide range of existing and potential suppliers in one place, and it provides a unique platform for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to directly promote themselves and their solutions to this audience. The Hunter Defence Conference has become Australia’s premier regional Defence event in terms of program quality and value for money.

The Hunter Defence Conference will again contribute to charities in support of local veterans in 2023.

2023 Hunter Defence Conference Overview

Emcee: Katherine Ziesing
Strategic Communications Manager, Hanwha Defense Australia

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23

• Exhibitors and Registrations from 7:30 - 8:30am
• Conference: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Session 1: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Morning Tea
  • Session 2: 11am - 1pm
  • Lunch
  • Session 3: 2pm - 4:30pm
• Welcome Cocktail Event: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

DAY 2: THURSDAY AUGUST 24

• Conference: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Session 1: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Morning Tea
  • Session 2: 11am - 1pm
  • Lunch
  • Session 3: 2pm - 4pm
• Gala Dinner: 
  • Arrival Drinks: 6:30pm
  • Gala Dinner Event: 7pm

Tickets:

Ticket sales will close Friday, August 11th if not sold out prior.

MEMBERS $1,190

NON-MEMBERS $1,290

• Ticket price includes access to the complete conference event for the two days
• Conference packages include morning tea, lunch, the Wednesday evening cocktail event and the Thursday evening Gala Dinner. All other catering is at the delegate’s own expense.
• Conference packages exclude accommodation
• Conference tickets are non-refundable but delegates are transferable
• A ‘member’ is any organisation that is a Hunter Defence Key Stakeholder: RDA Hunter, HunterNet, Business Hunter, Australian Industry Group, Australian Industry Defence Network, Industry Capability Network NSW, Hunter Defence Support Network, University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, and the NSW Government.

Please contact Merran Wiggins if you have any questions about your tickets: merran@hunternet.com.au | 0414 599 636 

** American Express cards are not accepted via this site for payment unless choosing the PayPal option. We are happy to assist with ticket orders via Invoice and direct payment. Please email your ticketing requirements and any memberships.

This a reminder that your conference ticket does not include accommodation.  Please contact the Rydges Hunter Valley direct on (02) 4991 0000 to discuss accommodation options.

Or to make your book online please follow the instructions below:

Go to the Rydges website (http://www.rydges.com/)

1. Select Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, enter your date range and guest numbers and click 'GO' 
2. Click 'I have a code' 
3. Enter code HD2 in the 'Block Code' field
4. Click 'Update' and your rates will appear on the screen

Location

Rydges Hunter Valley
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale NSW 2325

With thanks to our 2023 Hunter Defence Conference Sponsors

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