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Event Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Welcome reception: 6:30pm
Official start: 7:00pm AEST
Civilians: Black tie
Military: Mess dress
The Defence & National Security Workforce Awards program gives businesses in this sector an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of their rising stars, spotlight their innovative workforce programs, and showcase why they are the industry’s employer of choice.
The awards program recognises up-and-comers and initiatives from across the industry, from the best technical, operations, and communications specialists under 35 to the nation’s leading reserve support and training development programs.
The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia’s defence and national security supply chain, so don’t miss your chance to win one of these coveted awards and reap the benefits of a prestigious accolade.
Take the first step to national recognition and submit your nomination for the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026.
2026 dates to be announced
The Australian AI Awards recognised the professionals, organisations, and solutions that have transformed the Australian economy, from banking, law, accounting, and wealth management to defence, aerospace, cyber, and many more.
The awards were open to all individuals and businesses that have developed innovative AI solutions and are a coveted accolade for those seeking to cement their careers in AI.
The Australian AI Awards will return in 2026. Register your interest to be the first to know when submissions open.
2026 dates to be announced
The most anticipated awards program of the year, the Australian Defence Industry Awards, returned once again to identify the top businesses and professionals in the defence industry across the nation.
Recognising people and businesses rather than products and platforms, the Australian Defence Industry Awards program universally acknowledged all defence industry stakeholders, from primes, SMEs and academic institutions to high-performing individuals such as defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, academics and technicians.
The awards were open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the defence supply chain and have become a desirable accolade for individuals and businesses seeking to forge their role in the defence industry.
The Australian Defence Industry Awards will return in 2026. Register your interest to be the first to know when submissions open.
2026 dates to be announced
The Australian Cyber Summit returned for its third year in April 2025, offering attendees the opportunity to hear directly from Australia’s foremost experts on the latest trends, intelligence and strategies in the cyber industry.
Featuring curated panels and keynotes of unmissable content from leading names in the sector, the summit provided attendees with access to the tools and information needed to navigate this increasingly complicated landscape and strengthen your business’s cyber posture.
The summit also provided strategies for navigating global markets and bolstering domestic collaboration, shared best practices from seasoned enterprise CISOs, and adopted a lens of emerging technologies to observe advanced threats and evolving defence strategies.
Want to attend in 2026? Register your interest today to be the first to know when tickets are on sale.
2026 dates to be announced
The Australian Cyber Awards, returned for its third year in April 2025, and once again delivered an unparalleled awards program identifying the top businesses and professionals in the cyber sector nationwide.
Recognising people and businesses rather than products and platforms, the Australian Cyber Awards universally acknowledge all cyber stakeholders — from defence, insurance, cloud services, and technology through to those working in STEM, consultancy and ransomware protection.
The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the cyber supply chain and are coveted accolades for organisations and professionals seeking to cement their role in the cyber profession.
Get involved in 2026! Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions open.
Be the first to hear the latest developments in the cyber industry.