The Office of Defence Industry Support Forum - Perth

The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) invites you to attend the ODIS Forum to be held on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 at the Ascot Racing Carnival Perth.

Hear from Defence industry leaders, key Defence contractors and business experts around the theme ‘Key Tools for Defence Industry Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)'. Key topics include:

• workforce challenges for Western Australian (WA) SMEs
• avenues and future opportunities within the Defence industry supply chain
• what SMEs need to know about foreign threats to Defence industry
• opportunities for SMEs to meet with Defence industry Primes and provide a short capability pitch.

The ODIS Forum Perth will feature a range of speakers and tailored activities including presentations from:

• Government representatives
• Industry representatives
• Primes
• SMEs.

An afternoon networking session will provide SMEs with the opportunity to:

• pitch to a Prime
• participate in a Business to Business (B2B) networking session
• attend a one-on-one session with an industry adviser.

On the day

• Registrations open at 08:30 am for a 09:00 am start.
• The forum closes at 03:00 pm.
• Morning tea and a networking lunch will be provided.

How to register?

Register your interest to attend The ODIS Forum – Perth with Eventbrite.

By registering for this free event you will have the opportunity to meet representatives from AusIndustry, Department of Home Affairs, Government, the Australian Industry Defence Network, Defence West, Primes and businesses already engaged within the defence marketplace.

If you have any questions, please email ODIS.Events@defence.gov.au

Parking at Perth Ascot Racecourse

Parking is available at 70 Grandstand Road- Ascot.

Gate 3- Members Car park.

The registration desk will be situated on the first floor of the Grandstand.