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.
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2024 Hunter Defence Conference
The Hunter Defence Taskforce is excited to have expanded and enhanced the HDC2024 agenda, with new speakers and session formats.
Opportunities
We have added more opportunities to hear directly from SMEs working with Defence and Primes, with increased SME presentations and panel discussions across the two-day event.
Direct engagement
The revised agenda includes additional Q&A sessions and new small-scale roundtable discussions enabling delegates to interact directly with our speakers from Government, Defence Leaders and Primes.
Tech sessions
New sessions have been added around the technology trends impacting the Defence sector.
Funding Updates
The latest on Defence funding options will be covered, with updates from both CASG and ODIS.
Networking
We have expanded the networking opportunities with extended breaks, welcome drinks and the very popular Gala Dinner.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
DATES 21 – 22 AUGUST
LOCATION RYDGES HUNTER VALLEY
430 Wine Country Drive,Lovedale, NSW 2325
FORMAT
DAY ONE
08:00 – 09:00 Exhibition and Registration
09:00 – 16:30 Conference
16:30 – 18:30 Networking Drinks Function
09:00 – 16:30 Conference
16:30 – 18:30 Networking Drinks Function
DAY TWO
08:00 – 09:00 Exhibition and Registration
09:00 – 16:00 Conference
18:00 – 19:00 Pre Dinner Drinks Function
19:00 – 22:30 Gala Dinner
