Industry Events
DefenceNT and local industry participate in defence and industry events, initiatives and trade shows to promote the development of the Northern Territory (NT) defence support industry.
NT Defence Week 2024
Following the release of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) in 2023 and the release of the National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program in 2024, the Northern Territory plays a critical role in ensuring the stability of the wider Indo-Pacific region and Australia’s national security.
Already home to a significant Australian Defence Force (ADF) and allied defence presence, the Territory’s highly capable defence industry has a proven record of building, maintaining and sustaining critical capabilities. The development of strategic infrastructure further enhances the role of the NT as a key partner in evolving geopolitical circumstances.
Now in its third year, NT Defence Week facilitates defence industry engagement through a suite of events, including the annual ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit, while providing a platform to demonstrate the Territory has the capability and capacity to deliver current and future Defence projects.
NT Defence Week provides an opportunity for engagement between local industry and visiting delegations to:
- Facilitate strategic dialogue
- Foster collaboration
- Strengthen relationships
- Showcase industry capability
This year NT Defence Week will run from 7 – 13 May with a suite of events scheduled to take place in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.
The full program of events will be released in the coming weeks, see below for a snapshot of what to expect.
NT Defence Week Program 2024
Event links below will be updated as they go live.
Follow the links for the events for further information and instructions on how to register.
Tuesday 7 May | Blak Building in Defence with Sovereign Capability Defence Industry Speed Networking AIDN NT Defence Industry Awards and Gala Night Chief Minister’s Welcome Reception for the Summit (invite only) |
Wednesday 8 May | |
Thursday 9 May | Darwin Research and Advanced Manufacturing Showcase |
Friday 10 May | |
Monday 13 May | Alice Springs Defence Industry Roadshow and Networking Event |
NT Defence and veterans awards
As part of NT Defence Week in 2024, a range of awards are now open for nominations for defence industry and veterans.
These awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the best business, innovators and veterans working hard to support Australia’s defence industry, and they will be announced at the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) NT Defence Industry Awards and Gala Night.
Categories for the awards are as follows:
- Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in the Defence Industry PDF (308.1 KB)
- Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in the Defence Industry - Indigenous Business PDF (422.9 KB)
- Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in the Defence Industry - Small Business PDF (314.8 KB)
- NT Veteran Partner Entrepreneur of the Year PDF (286.6 KB)
- NT Veteran Employee of the Year PDF (355.5 KB)
- NT Veteran Employer of the Year PDF (287.3 KB)
- AIDN NT Innovation Award PDF (315.0 KB)
To make a submission, download and complete the interactive form above.
Nomination period extended to Monday 22 April 2024.