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Event date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEDT
Official start: 7:00pm
Dress: Black tie
The Australian AI Awards recognise 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 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.
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, bringing together business leaders from across Australia to celebrate the achievements of the best and brightest in AI.
Don’t miss your chance to win one of these coveted awards and reap the benefits of a prestigious accolade.
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 Defence & National Security sector navigated 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 called for transformative thinking and unwavering commitment to strengthening national resilience.
In response to these unprecedented challenges, the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards were established to celebrate the exceptional individuals, teams, and initiatives that shaped the future of Australia’s security landscape.
These awards honoured the visionaries, innovators, and creative solutions that redefined how industry delivered capabilities for Defence and the Commonwealth.
From recognising the next generation of Defence & National Security industry leaders to spotlighting groundbreaking workforce strategies that revolutionised the way we operated, these awards stood as a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of Australia’s defence sector.
The Defence & National Security Workforce 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.