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

The Hunter Defence Conference attracts over 200 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 2022 conference includes an exhibition component for the first time, as well as significant networking activities and prime-to-SME relationship development. Defence Primes can have direct access to a wide range of existing and potential suppliers in the one place, and it provides a unique platform for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) – including those who have recently become ‘Defence Ready’ via the Hunter Defence Defence Ready Seminar Series – 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 contribute to charities in support of local veterans.

2022 Hunter Defence Conference Overview

DAY 1:

• Registrations and Networking from 9am
• Conference Sessions 10:15am – 3:50pm
• Exhibition Space Active
  • 9am – 10am; 12:30 - 1:30pm; 3pm - 3:30pm; 4:45pm - 6pm
• Casual Networking Drinks - 6pm

DAY 2:

• Registrations and Networking from 8am
• Conference Sessions 9am – 4pm
• Exhibition Space Active
  • 8am – 9am, 10:30pm - 11am, 1:10pm - 2:30pm, 4:20pm - 6pm
• Formal Networking Drinks 5:30pm – 7pm
• Gala Dinner from 7pm

DAY 3:

• Registrations and Networking from 8:30am
• Conference Sessions 8:45am – 12pm
• Exhibition Space Active
  • 8:30am – 8:45am, 10am - 10:30am, 12:30pm - Close
  • Note: bump out for the exhibition to be completed by 2:30pm September 2

Ticket sales are now closed.

For those who have purchased tickets, please find below a reminder of inclusions:

Full Conference Packages include morning and afternoon tea, lunch, Wednesday evening Networking Drinks and the Gala Dinner on the Thursday. All other catering is at the delegate’s own expense.

Single Day Passes include morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea and do not include the casual or formal networking drinks, or the Gala Dinner.

Gala Dinner Only tickets include the formal networking drinks from 5:30pm and dinner from 7:00pm.

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

A reminder that your conference ticket does not include accommodation. At this late stage, the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley has limited availability so you could try them directly via (02) 4991 0000 however you may need to look at alternative options if you are wishing to stay in the Valley.

Location

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale NSW 2325

With thanks to our 2022 Hunter Defence Conference Major Sponsors

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