i3net Defence Tech Forum: Unlocking the True Potential of Autonomous Maritime Systems

i3net is excited to host the upcoming Defence Industry Forum: Unlocking the True Potential of Autonomous Maritime Systems, on July 17, 2024, at The Pavilion in Kiama, NSW.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Region in New South Wales is primed for the emergence of autonomous maritime platforms, with its cutting-edge industrial sector, coastal assets and a top-tier university.

The forum, moderated by Commodore Vince Di Pietro, AM, CSC, RAN, and former Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand, will feature discussions on regional capabilities, future applications and SME readiness for defence sector integration. Distinguished speakers include leaders from the Royal Australian Navy,  Joint Capabilities Division, Anduril Australia and Asia Pacific, MSubs, Nova Systems, QinetiQ, Northrop Grumman Australia, Navantia Australia, BAE Systems, and more.

Attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, expert panels, and significant industry updates. The one-day forum will cover Autonomous Maritime Systems, AUKUS initiatives, The East Australian Exercise Area, AI, Cyber, Space, Prime panels + more.

We are excited to share the following distinguished speakers with you:

• Pete Quinn AO, CSC, Vice President Strategy, Anduril Australia and Asia Pacific
• Charles Nuttall-Smith, Business Development Manager – Maritime, BAE Systems Australia
• Andrew Huckstepp, Head of Armour and International Trade, Bisalloy
• Hui Sheng Lim, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, CSIRO
• Brett Cowell, Director, Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers
• Simone Coombes, CEO, East Coast Marine Centre
• Nick Goodwin, Business Development Manager – APAC, Mission Technologies – Unmanned Systems, HII
• COL Cliff White,  Director Space Services, Space Capabilities Branch, Joint Capabilities Division
• Mr Utkarsh Pandey, Deputy Director Sustainment (Warfighting Networks and Applications), Joint C4 Branch, Joint Capabilities Division
• Dave Jordan CSC RAN (Rtd), LW Consulting
• Paddy Dowsett, Regional Director (Asia), MSubs 
• Sean Doggett, Managing Director, Marine AI, New Zealand
• Peter La Franchi, Executive General Manager Future Business, Nova Systems
• James Lawless, Head of Campaign – Maritime and Undersea Warfare, Northrop Grumman Australia
• Dr William Infante, Technology Innovation Lead, Navantia Australia
• David Hewish, Head of Technology, Raytheon
• CAPT Dean Battilana, Director Undersea Warfare and Data, Royal Australian Navy
• David Good, CEO, Australian International Marine Export Group, Superyacht Australia & Australian Commercial Marine Group.
• Also presenting, QinetiQ.

Also attending, but not presenting:

• Embassy of Finland
• L3 Harris
• Leonardo
• US Embassy.

Date: Wednesday 17th July 2024

Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Registration from 8.15am
Networking drinks 4pm – 5pm

Location: The Pavilion
2 Bong Bong Street
Kiama NSW 2533

Price:i3net members and corporate partners: $350.00 +GST
Guests: $550.00 +GST

Ticket includes access to all sessions, quality morning tea, lunch and networking drinks plus free onsite parking.

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