Event date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Venue: Ilumina, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Welcome reception: 6:30pm
Event start: 7:00pm AEST
Dress: Civilians: Black tie • Military: Mess dress
Recognising outstanding professionals in the defence and national security workforce
The Defence & National Security sector is navigating a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, driven by the urgent need to address an increasingly complex and volatile global security environment. This once-in-a-generation uplift calls for transformative thinking and unwavering commitment to strengthening our national resilience.
In response to these unprecedented challenges, the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards have been established to celebrate the exceptional individuals, teams, and initiatives that are shaping the future of Australia’s security landscape.
These awards honour the visionaries, innovators and creative solutions that have redefined how industry delivers capabilities for Defence and the Commonwealth.
From recognising tomorrow’s Defence & National Security industry leaders, to spotlighting groundbreaking workforce strategies that revolutionise the way we operate, these awards are a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of Australia’s defence sector.
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 • Ilumina, Sydney • Registration: 8:30am AEST • Official start: 9:15am • Business
The Australian Cyber Summit is back for its third year, 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 will provide you with access to the tools and information needed to navigate this increasingly complicated landscape and strengthen your business’s cyber posture.
The summit will provide strategies for navigating global markets and bolstering domestic collaboration, share best practices from seasoned enterprise CISOs, and adopt a lens of emerging technologies to observe advanced threats and evolving defence strategies.
Register now to gain essential insights on how to improve your partnerships and leverage advanced technologies to prepare for emerging threats in the new cyber crime landscape.
Tickets to the summit will sell out – secure your place today.
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 • Ilumina, Sydney • Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEST • Official start: 7:00pm • Black tie
The Australian Cyber Awards, returning for its third year, is designed to bring you 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.
Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence.
Get ready to celebrate in style at the 2025 black-tie gala event that will bring together leaders to celebrate the achievements and excellence of the best and brightest.
2025 dates to be announced
The inaugural Australian AI Awards recognises the professionals, organisations, and solutions that have transformed the Australian economy – from banking, law, accounting, and wealth management through to defence, aerospace, cyber, and many more.
The awards are 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.
Keen to get involved in 2025? Register now to be among the first to know when submissions and nominations now open.