BAE Systems Australia: Navigating Defence
Book/Enquire18 November 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
i3net, in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, is delivering the Navigating Defence workshop that will equip participants with the expertise needed to navigate the more complex aspects of supplying to the defence sector.
Presented by BAE Systems’ Global Access Program, the topics will include Working with Primes, Estimating and Pricing, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
The course content is suitable for both existing supply chain partners and businesses seeking to offer products or services to the defence sector in the future.
The session is FREE and available to i3net members and non-members.
And because we know your time is valuable — we’re making the day well worth it for you including:
- Free barista coffee on arrival (and all-day tea & coffee station)
- Free lunch provided
- Free all-day parking
- Lucky door prize giveaway (must be in the room to win).
Tuesday 18 November 2025 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Working with Primes
Learn what to expect when working with defence prime contractors, from your onboarding experience to cyber and export obligations.
Estimating and Pricing
A condensed session of the popular Global Access Program Estimating and Pricing course. Understand the basic principles of estimating and pricing used within BAE Systems Australia.
Supplier Quality Assurance
Understand the importance of supplier quality assurance to Defence Primes (plus customers), and the role of supplier quality assurance in your business.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
An insight into industry leading ‘built in quality’ practices, which are being used to prevent defects occurring within the manufacturing process.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 18 November
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Wollongong – Location will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event*.
We wish to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Illawarra & Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network for their valued support of this event.
YOUR AGENDA
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
| 11.00 am | Registration (Light refreshments) | |
| 11:30 am | Welcome & Introductions | i3net |
| 11:35 am | Overview of BAE Systems Global Programs and how to get involved |
BAE Systems |
| 1:00 pm | Break, lunch and networking | 30 Minutes |
| 1:30 pm | Supplier Quality Assurance | BAE Systems |
| 2:15 pm | APQP Overview | BAE Systems |
| 3:00 pm | Break, with light refreshments | 15 Minutes |
| 3:15 pm | Estimating and Pricing | BAE Systems |
| 4:00 pm | Working with Primes | BAE Systems |
| 4:20 pm | Close | BAE Systems |
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
