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DEFENCE RELATED TRADE SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES

DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

2010

27-28 April 2010

Singapore Spatially Enabled Government Asia

Opportunity to study best practices in building National Spatial Data Infrastructures challenges and strategies

Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore

www.spatialgovasia.com

29-28 April 2010

Australia Network Centric Warfare 2010

Network Centric Warfare is a crucial topic for Defence Forces globally. And, this event presents us with the perfect opportunity to share strategies, experience and learnings pivotal to NCW development

The Hotel Realm Canberra

www.iqpc.com.au

28-30 April 2010

New Delhi Global Security India 2010

GSI 2010 is focused on the Indian Sub-Continent to address the counter-terrorism challenges of the Federal and State Governments. It will facilitate the entry of international exhibitors into the Homeland Security Industry in India. More importantly, GSI will develop the environment and present business opportunities for all participating exhibitors to reach various Government agencies looking at building their Homeland Security organisations or expanding and strengthening their current infrastructures.

The Ashok Convention Centre

www.globalsecindia.com

29-30 April 2010

Australia City of Composites Composites Australia in collaboration with the Composites CRC is holding its 2010 Conference in Adelaide. Australia’s composites conference showcases the full composites & fibreglass value chain. New applications for composites are being found every day. Innovative applications for composites are also driven by environmental issues, and the need for materials which are lighter and stronger.

Stamford Grand Adelaide,

For further information and to register online at www.compositesconference.com/

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

29-30 April 2010

Australia Border Security Annual Conference

IIR Conferences' 2nd Annual Border Security Conference will feature presentations from key experts on international approaches to border challenges, improving communication and information sharing within the industry, updated border protection policies, coordination on airport security and passenger facilitation, preventing and responding to terrorist threats at Australian airports, and much more...

RACV Club, Melbourne

http://www.iir.com.au

3-5 May 2010

USA Sea-Air-Space Conference & Exhibition

Sea Air Space 2010 - The Largest Maritime Exposition in North America

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Centre, National Harbor, MD Washington DC

www.navyleague.org/contact_us/

3-6 May 2010

Australia Systems Engineering & Test & Evaluation Conference

SETE 2010 provides Industry, Defence and Academia the opportunity to highlight and expose System Engineering and Test and Evaluation practitioners to developments and initiatives being undertaken to meet the challenges of the future. Meet and interact with delegates from Australia, Asia and members of the wider international community.

Stamford Grand Adelaide,

www.sapmea.asn.au/conventions/sete2010/

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

11-12 May 2010

Singapore Air Power Asia 2010 With the modernisation of key Air Forces well under way, the need to correctly implement and use these new platforms is a pertinent issue. And whilst strike and fighter capabilities are key to the futures of many regional Air Forces, other assets such as manned ISR platforms and networked communications play an important role in maintaining an influential Air Force

Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore

www.airpowerasia.com

13 May 2010

Australia Annual ADBR/ASRC Defence & National Security Budget Briefing

The Australian Security Research Centre is a think tank on domestic security and disasters. The Centre undertakes independent, evidence-based analysis of both traditional and evolving security, and disaster issues.

AIIA Conference Centre Canberra

www.homelandsecurity.org.au

17 May 2010

Australia TTCP Defence Human Systems Symposium 2010

A symposium addressing Human Systems with a particular focus on Work Analysis, Teams and Anthropometrics.

Australian Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney

www.dsto.defence.gov.au/events/5984/

18-20 May 2010

London International Training & Education Conference

ITEC is Europe's largest and most established Defence Training and Simulation Conference and Exhibition. ITEC 2010 provides expert insight into the opportunities and challenges driving developments in the Defence Training, Education and Simulation industry, along with hands-on experience of new and proven solutions from world leading defence companies and smaller specialist suppliers.

ExCeL London One Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock London

www.itec.co.uk/

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

18-21 May 2010

England Soldier Technology 2010

Soldier Technology 2010 is a unique forum for soldier modernisation professionals from military, government and industry organisations. The event comprises 4 days of briefings, focus sessions and panel discussions with an interactive exhibition running alongside. Over 575 attendees will attend 55+ in-depth presentations on pressing issues, 3 interactive workshops, a fully interactive exhibition with 40+ exhibitors and an awards dinner with an outstanding guest speaker

Olympia Conference Centre London

www.soldiertechnology.com

24 -26 May 2010

Australia CeBIT Australia 2010 Australia’s leading business technology event Exhibition, Conferences, Workshops In the past 8 years CeBIT Australia has developed strong relationships in the public sector, working closely with Federal and State Governments to help grow the economy, create jobs, and develop the industry. This year we welcome keynote government speakers including the Hon Lindsay Tanner MP and Senator Stephen Conroy among others. Now, in line with the approach of CeBIT Hannover, we are focusing equally on building relationships and connections with the private and public sectors to drive even greater benefits to the industry as a whole.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

Register on-line now at http://www.cebit.com.au

24-27 May 2010

Australia OCEANS’10 IEEE Sydney Conference and Exhibition

An international event showcasing advances in marine science and engineering

Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney

http://www.oceans10ieeesydney.org/

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

26-27 May 2010

Australia Heli-Pacific 2010 The 2010 event will also showcase the "UV Pacific conference and Exhibition", creating an extended audience that brings together the unmanned vehicle and rotorcraft community together to this already high-profile event.

RACV Royal Pines Resort, Queensland,

http://www.shephard.co.uk/events/40/heli-pacific-2010/

31 May- 3 June 2010

Australia SimTect 2010 This year the conference is taking a slightly different direction to focus on areas where simulation users and simulation suppliers must work together more effectively to create sustainable simulation solutions for long-term projects.

Brisbane Convention Centre

www.simtect.com

2-3 June 2010

CANSEC Canada Ottawa, Ontario http://www.gdlscanada.com/

8-10 June 2010

Germany Undersea Defence Technology Europe Conference & Exhibition

Now in its 23rd year UDT is Europe’s only dedicated Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition. UDT 2010 returns to Hamburg. The event brings together naval procurement specialists, defence scientists and key technology providers for three valuable days of discussion, networking and showcasing new technology.

Hamburg Germany

www.udt-europe.com

14-18 June 2010

Paris Eurosatory 2010 View & compare advanced Technologies, innovative developments & future Defence trends, asses the whole range of Armed & Security Forces, launch your new products, systems and services.

Paris Nord Villepinte

http://www.eurosatory.com

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

19-25 July 2010

England Farnborough 2010 Farnborough International Airshow 2010….a world of opportunities The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is one of the world's most iconic global aviation events. The most recent airshow, FIA 2008, was a record-breaking year for business with US$88.7 billion worth of orders announced during the show. 2008’s event also featured 165 aircraft in static displays and spectacular flying displays and the public weekend attracted a staggering 153,000 visitors.

Farnborough www.farnborough.com/ Team Australia will be having a stand at this event.

29 June – 3 July 2010

Russia International Maritime Defence Show

The newest developments in the field of naval engineering and naval weaponry presented at the exposition contribute to the experience exchange. It also furthers modernization of the Russian Navy and shipbuilding industry and stimulates the innovative development of many branches of knowledge and manufacture.

St Petersburg

http://navalshow.ru/eng/

23-27 August 2010

Australia The 20th International Congress on Acoustics

An opportunity for acousticians around the world to meet and discuss recent advances in their fields of interest.

Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney

www.ica2010sydney.org/Home.htm

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

8-11 Sept 2010

New Zealand ISAS 2010 The 22nd Scientific Meeting for the International Society of Aeromedical Services,

At the ISAS 22nd Scientific Meeting you will be in the company of aeromedical operators of national and international services; covering the spectrum of civilian and military, government and private, fixed wing and rotary wing, medical, nursing and paramedical operations. The theme is ‘Extreme’ and we have an informative and dynamic academic program lined up for you; complimented of course by a fantastic social program which takes in some of New Zealand’s best venues, entertainers and unique Maori culture. You will certainly have plenty of opportunities for both professional and social networking.

Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch

http://www.isas2010.co.nz

16-17 Sept 2010

Australia ADM’s 6th Annual Defence Skilling Summit

ADM’s annual Defence Skilling Summit is an important annual event examining the issues of training and maintaining a skilled workforce for Australia’s defence industry. It’s an event not to be missed!

Hilton Hotel, Adelaide

Enquiries: Keith Barks, Informa, Tel: 02 9080 4342; Email: keith.barks@informa.com.au

22-23 Sept 2010

Safe-Guarding Australia Conference

Australia Future direction of Counter-Terrorism & the Counter Terrorism White Paper, Home grown terrorism & the de-redicalisation process Lessons from the Victorian Bushfire, Whole of government national security budget, National risk assessment Security implications of 2.0, Infrastructure vulnerabilities, Developments in serious & organisation crime Border security, National resilience, 2010 Election and national security

Rydges Lakeside, Canberra

www.safeguardingaustraliasummit.org.au

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

5-9 Oct 2010

Greece Defendory 2010 International

The opportunity to develop cooperation with other exhibiting industries as well as the Hellenic Defence Industries, within the framework of the referred procurement programmes.

The Hellenikon Exhibition Center Athens

http://www.defendoryinternational.gr/home.htm

12-14 Oct 2010

Singapore JEC Composites Show The leading Composites Platform in Asia-Pacific

www.jeccomposites.com

19-20 Oct 2010

New Zealand New Zealand Defence Forum

This Forum brings together Australian and New Zealand Defence purchasing interests, supported by high level New Zealand Ministerial involvement. A major feature of this event is the Awards Dinner, at which Awards of Excellence are presented by the Minister of Defence to New Zealand companies that have demonstrated innovation and commercial success. The Forum is organised by the New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA).

Wellington, New Zealand

contact@nzdia.co.nz

25-29 Oct 2010

France Euronaval 2010 International Trade Show for Naval Defence & Maritime Safety & Security

Paris Le Bourget www.euronaval.fr

25-29 Oct 2010

USA AUSA Annual meeting and exposition, a professional development forum.

Walter E Washington Convention Center Washington DC

www.ausa.org

8 -13 Nov 2010

Australia Multi Autonomous Ground-robotic International Challenge (MAGIC 2010)

Staging of the grand challenge event. Jointly sponsored by Australian and US Defence to attract innovative proposals for development of next-generation fully autonomous ground vehicle systems for military and civilian emergency situations.

South Australia http://www.dsto.gov.au/AMGIC2010/

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

9 -11 Nov 2010

Australia MilCIS 2010 – The Next Decade

Planning is now underway for MilCIS 2010. MilCIS is an annual conference aimed at attendees from military and government organisations, academia, and defence industry, who contribute to key decisions in investments in communications and information systems.

National Convention Centre, Canberra

Further information: www.milcis.com.au

10-13 Nov 2010

Indonesia INDO DEFENCE 2010 Expo & Forum

INDO DEFENCE 2010 Expo & Forum incorporating with INDO AEROSPACE 2010 and INDO MARINE 2010 Expo & Forum hosted by Indonesia’s Department of Defence, and co -hosted by Department of Transportation. The event, Indonesia's Fourth for the Tri-Service. These combined events provide a large international gathering of industry professional, comprising experts, consultants and distributors. At previous events there were over 500 exhibitors from 37 countries and a record of 14,364 trade buyers including 521 overseas delegates.

Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran – Jakarta, Indonesia.

Erike Malonda (erike@indodefence.com) to confirm your place to exhibit at INDO DEFENCE, INDO AEROSPACE and INDO MARINE 2010 Expo & Forum.

15-19 Nov 2010

Australia Land Warfare Conference

The Land Warfare Conference (LWC) is a major event for users, providers, academics, designers and manufacturers to meet, present, share and exchange new and visionary ideas on Land Systems. Academics, commercial organisations, defence research institutions, and military are encouraged to attend and/or offer papers in the field of Land Warfare and related disciplines. Further details about the conference will be made available shortly.

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane

http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/lwc2010/

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

23-25 Nov 2010

Australia Ausmarine 2010 The exhibits will provide AUSMARINE 2010’s quality local and international audience with a truly global perspective on the state-of-the-art in marine technology for commercial and military applications. Everything that contributes to the design, construction and operation of efficient, effective and safe vessels will be on display – from finance through vessel design, classification, construction and outfitting to operator training and government services.

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

http://www.bairdmaritime.com

29 Nov – 2 Dec 2010

USA I/ITSEC 2010 The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs.

Orange County Convention Center

http://www.iitsec.org/Pages/default.aspx

6-10 Dec 2010

Pakistan 6th IDEAS 2010 International Defence Exhibition & Seminar is a venture of the Government of Pakistan, supported by Pakistan Armed Forces, organized by Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) and endorsed by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

Karachi Expo Center-Pakistan

www.ideaspakistan.gov.pk

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2011

20-24 Feb 2011

United Arab Emirates

IDEX 2011 IDEX, held every second year in the United Arab Emirates, is one of the largest and most significant global defence exhibitions. The exhibition covers the full spectrum of defence and security operating environments and requirements. IDEX provides a gateway for Australian defence industry to one of the world’s best resourced markets for defence and security products in a region that has a strong affinity with Australia.

Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre

http://www.idex2009.com/ Team Australia may have a stand at this event.

1-6 March 2011

Australia Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition

Exclusive industry only trade sessions will be held Tuesday till Thursday (all day) and until 2pm on Friday. The exhibition halls are open from 9am until 5pm. Flying displays will take place each afternoon throughout the trade days. Associated industry and technology conferences, seminars and symposia will be held at Avalon and in Melbourne and Geelong during show week, along with a major Careers and Skills program for teachers, career professionals and selected students.

Avalon Victoria http://www.airshow.com.au

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DATES COUNTRY EVENT PURPOSE LOCATION CONTACT

12-15 April 2011

Brazil Latin America Aerospace & Defence Exhibition & Conference

Latin America Aerospace & Defence, the most important trade show for the defence and security industry in Latin America – takes place every two years bringing together Brazilian and international companies that specialise in supplying equipment and services to all three major services of the Armed Forces, special forces and security services, as well as consultants and government agencies. In the 12 years since its first edition, LAAD has been the only defence exhibition in the region that has demonstrably enabled participants to network, do business and update their knowledge. As key military decision-makers, Official Delegates from a wide range of countries engage in long-term business ventures.

Rio de Janeiro http://www.armyrecognition.com

20-26 June 2011`

Paris Paris Airshow As plans firm, AIDN will provide more details on the Paris Airshow

Le Bourget Paris

http://www.paris-air-show.com/

2012

14-19 Feb 2010

Singapore Singapore Airshow 2012 The Singapore Airshow is the biggest biennial exhibition involving aerospace and defence in Asia.

Changi Exhibition Centre Singapore

www.singaporeairshow.com.sg