Defence Infrastructure & Operational Readiness - Event Guide

As Australia’s strategic environment grows more complex and contested, strengthening defence infrastructure and operational readiness has become a national priority. From modernising bases and logistics networks to integrating digital engineering, resilient energy systems, and next-generation technologies, Defence is investing at scale to ensure forces are prepared, agile, and mission-ready.

The Defence Infrastructure & Operational Readiness Summit 2026 brings together senior leaders from Defence, government, and industry to explore how Australia is building a more resilient, connected, and future-ready defence estate.

Hear exclusive insights from:

• Major General Jason Walk, Head National Support, Department of Defence
• Brig Mark Baldock, Director General Fuel Capability, Defence Australia
• Chris Crozier, Chief Information Officer, Defence Digital Group, Department of Defence
• Asha Mathew, Director – Digital Transformation & Systems (Digital Engineering), Department of Defence
• Col. Jinbu Kim, Defence Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Join us for strategic briefings, real-world case studies, and forward-looking discussions on enabling operational readiness through infrastructure investment, digital transformation, and cross-domain capability. Discover how Defence and its partners are enhancing resilience, supporting force projection, and preparing for future challenges. Stay mission-ready. Build the foundations of defence capability.

4 August 2026 | Canberra, Australia