About this Event

Join AMGC Connect ahead of IndoPacific Maritime in Sydney, November 4-6 for an exclusive breakfast tailored to start-ups and scale-up manufacturers seeking to break into the Defence sector. Hosted by AMGC’s Dr Jens Goennemann, this interactive breakfast brings together representatives from:

• Thales Australia – has been a trusted sovereign partner of the Australian Defence Force, spanning Land, Sea and Air for over 40 years.
• Lockheed Martin Australia – a leading Defence Prime driving advanced systems and sovereign capability.
• Beaten Zone Venture Partners – venture capital backing early-stage sovereign Defence tech.
• Defence Trailblazer (DTB) – accelerating innovation from research to market for Defence.

Gain real-world insights on navigating Defence supply chains, attracting investment, and key considerations for commercialising your products and services in today’s challenging market.

Why attend?

• Understand Prime Needs & R&D Access: Hear directly from Defence Primes on capability requirements and how to engage with their R&D programs.
• Unlock Capital & Innovation Pathways: Learn from investors and R&D collaborators driving Defence-ready technologies.
• Real-World Success: Gain insights and network with SMEs that have successfully navigated the path into Defence supply chains – challenges, lessons, and wins.

Who should attend?

• Start-ups and scale-ups targeting Defence supply chains
• Businesses commercialising defence or dual-use technologies
• SMEs seeking capital and support to scale in Defence markets

This event is fully subscribed.

Time: 7:15 am – 9:00 am

Cost: FREE for IGP Participants