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class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><a id="speakers" class="in-page-link" href="#"></a><section class=" conference-section bg-secondary normal-padding vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid conference-section bg-secondary normal-padding "><div class="container "><div class="row "><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2>Speakers</h2> </div> </div> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid speaker"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pat-conroy.jpg" /><br /> <strong>The Hon Pat Conroy MP</strong><br /> Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Andrew-Hastie-1.jpg" /><br /> <strong>The Hon Andrew Hastie MP</strong><br /> Shadow Minister for Defence</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maria-Fernandez.png" /><br /> <strong>Maria Fernandez</strong><br /> President, Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ohad-katz2.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Ohad Katz</strong><br /> Managing Director,<br /> Raytheon Australia </p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid speaker"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vicki-Treadall.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Vicki Treadell CMG</strong><br /> MVO, British High Commissioner to Australia</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/RockliffJ.png" /><br /> <strong>Jeremy Rockliff</strong><br /> Premier of Tasmania</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kate_official-portrait.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Kate Dann </strong><br /> Assistant Secretary Defence Industry Security Branch, Department of Defence</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Marcus-Hellyer.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Marcus Hellyer</strong><br /> Head of Research,<br /> Stategic Analysis Australia</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid speaker"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Michael-Shoebridge.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Michael Shoebridge</strong><br /> Director, Strategic Analysis Australia</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/hugh_meggit.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Major General Hugh Meggitt</strong><br /> Head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, Department of Defence</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/david-speers.jpg" /><br /> <strong>David Speers</strong><br /> Host – Insiders, ABC</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jen-Parker.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Jennifer Parker</strong><br /> Expert Associate – National Security College, ANU</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid speaker"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cass-Trumble.jpg" /><br /> <strong>Cassandra Trumble</strong><br /> Chief People Officer, Aurizn</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mike-Johnson.png" /><br /> <strong>Mike Johnson</strong><br /> Chief Executive Officer, AIDN</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><a id="dinner" class="in-page-link" href="#"></a><section class=" conference-section light-wrapper pt0 vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid conference-section light-wrapper pt0 "><div class="container "><div class="row "><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_empty_space" style="height: 60px"><span class="vc_empty_space_inner"></span></div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2>ADM Congress Charity Dinner</h2> <p><strong>19<sup>th</sup> February 2025 – 6:30pm | Federation Ballroom , Hyatt Hotel Canberra</strong></p> <p>Wrap up the day’s exciting discussions in style at the <strong>ADM Congress Charity Dinner</strong>. This evening offers the perfect opportunity to continue networking with fellow Congress attendees while supporting a great cause. Join key industry leaders, defence experts, and policymakers for an unforgettable night of conversation and charity.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="img-circle" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Andrew-Portrait.jpg" alt="" width="100" /> Special guest speaker: <strong>Major General (Retired) Andrew Bottrell, AO, CSC and Bar, DSM</strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" class="img-circle" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/david-speers.jpg" alt="" width="100" /> MC: <strong>David Speers, Host – Insiders, ABC</strong></p> <p><strong>Special offer – the first 300 conference delegates get a FREE seat at the dinner. </strong></p> <p><strong>Charity Dinner Partner</strong><br /> <a href=https://mates4mates.org/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mates4mate.png" /></a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></section><a id="welcome" class="in-page-link" href="#"></a><section class=" conference-section light-wrapper pt0 vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid conference-section light-wrapper pt0 "><div class="container "><div class="row "><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_empty_space" style="height: 60px"><span class="vc_empty_space_inner"></span></div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2>ADM Congress Welcome Reception</h2> <p><strong>18<sup>th</sup> February 2025 – 6:30pm | Lavender Courtyard & Terrace, Hyatt Hotel Canberra </strong></p> <p>Your event experience begins with the ADM Congress Welcome Reception. <strong>Network, connect, and engage</strong> while enjoying refreshments, as you hear from a distinguished guest speaker (stay tuned for the announcement!)</p> <p>This exclusive event is included in your conference ticket.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="img-circle" src="https://admevents.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Matt-Anderson.png" alt="" width="100" /> Speaker: <strong>Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></section><a id="agenda" class="in-page-link" href="#"></a><section class=" conference-section light-wrapper pt0 vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid conference-section light-wrapper pt0 "><div class="container "><div class="row "><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_empty_space" style="height: 60px"><span class="vc_empty_space_inner"></span></div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2>2025 AGENDA</h2> <p></p> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Wednesday 19 February 2025</strong></p> </div> </div> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>8:50</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong> OPENING |Opening remarks from the Chair</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>9:00</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Ministerial Address | Strategic Priorities for Defence Industry</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expanding local manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers</li> <li>Supporting SME’s entering the supply chain</li> <li>Preparing for emerging global challenges</li> </ul> <p><em>The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>9:10</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Fireside Chat |</strong></p> <p><em>The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry</em><br /> <em>Ewen Levick, Publisher, Australian Defence Magazine</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>9:30</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>KEYNOTE | Accelerating Defence Innovation and Capability: The role of ASCA</strong></p> <ul> <li>How ASCA is reshaping and driving innovation and capability</li> <li>Strengthening partnerships with industry and academia</li> <li>Collaboration with international partners</li> <li>Challenges and opportunities for ASCA into the future</li> </ul> <p><em>Major General Hugh Meggitt, Head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, Department of Defence</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>10:00</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>INDUSTRY KEYNOTE | Australia’s Role on the Global Stage: Geopolitical Challenges, Global Partnerships and Opportunities for Defence Industry</strong></p> <ul> <li>What strategic risks are Australia and its allies confronting today and into the future?</li> <li>How are Australia and its defence industry collaborating with international partners to reinforce alliances in an increasingly complex global landscape?</li> <li>What opportunities are emerging from geopolitical shifts and advancements in defence capabilities?</li> </ul> <p><em>Maria Fernandez, President, Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>10:30</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Welcome to Morning Tea</strong></p> <p><em>Geoff Camp – Defence Vertical Lead, JLL</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>10:35</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Morning Tea & Networking Break</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>11:00</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Fireside Chat | Navigating Covid, Shifting Geostrategic Dynamics and Shaping the Future: How Must Australia and the UK Today’s Challenges and Prepare for What’s Ahead?</strong></p> <p><em>Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO, British High Commissioner to Australia</em><br /> <em>Interviewer: Marcus Hellyer, Head of Research, Strategic Analysis Australia</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>11:25</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>KEYNOTE | Supporting Australia’s Defence mission and advancing its national interests</strong></p> <p><em>Ohad Katz, Managing Director, Raytheon Australia</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>11:40</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Panel Discussion | Building a Skilled and Sustainable Future Workforce</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recruitment and retention challenges faced in Defence</li> <li>Upskilling and reskilling requirements in a technologically evolving environment</li> <li>Improving SMEs ability to compete for skilled talent</li> <li>Defence focussed education pathways and integrated work learning</li> </ul> <p><em>Andy Davis, Executive Director – AUKUS & Strategic Growth , Babcock Australasia<br /> Cassandra Trumble, Chief People Officer, Aurizn<br /> Mike Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, AIDN</em><br /> <em>Moderator: Deanna Nott, Managing Director & Founder, Wings Public Relations</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>12:30</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Lunch</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>13:50</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Shadow Ministerial Address | Australia’s Defence Priorities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Optimising Defence spending and investment</li> <li>Ensuring readiness to respond to regional strategic challenges</li> <li>Future ADF capability requirements</li> <li>Streamlining access to Defence contracts for local industries</li> </ul> <p><em>The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, Shadow Minister for Defence (Virtual)</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>14:15</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Grumpy Strategists | Acceleratification: The Year Ahead for Defence and Defence Industry</strong></p> <p><em>Marcus Hellyer, Head of Research, Stategic Analysis Australia</em><br /> <em>Michael Shoebridge, Director, Strategic Analysis Australia</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>14:45</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div 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become a DISP member?</li> </ul> <p><em>Kate Dann, Assistant Secretary Defence Industry Security Branch, Department of Defence</em></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>16:10</strong></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container col-sm-10"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element " > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><strong>Panel Discussion | Trump 2.0: implications of a new Trump Administration for Australia</strong></p> <ul> <li>How may a new Trump administration influence the AUKUS alliance</li> <li>Navigating Indo-Pacific security and the US approach to China</li> <li>Economic and Trade relations between the Australia & the US</li> <li>Global 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