WHY EXHIBIT?
Exhibiting at the Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) 2026 Conference and Exhibition places your organisation at the forefront of Australia’s defence transformation—anchored in Western Australia’s strategic geography, growing industrial base and expanding naval infrastructure.
Whether you’re an established prime, a scaling SME or a research organisation, exhibiting at IODS 2026 allows you to engage directly with key stakeholders, connect into major national programs, and help shape the future of Australia’s sovereign defence capability.
Build Relationships Face to Face
With a cross-section of defence, government, academic, and industry leaders under one roof, IODS 2026 offers invaluable face-to-face interaction. Engage directly with program leads from initiatives such as AUKUS Pillars I and II, the Submarine Industrial Base, continuous shipbuilding enterprise at Henderson and multi-domain programs. Strengthen your network through formal industry-to-delegation engagement and bilateral meetings.
Sell direct to an engaged marketplace
Present your products and services to an audience actively looking for sovereign, scalable, and interoperable solutions. IODS 2026 attracts an audience aligned with national capability needs and international opportunities, including those within AUKUS Pillar II and critical mineral supply chains. It’s a forum designed for doing business.
Develop Supply Chain and Distribution Partners
Meet with organisations of all sizes and sectors—defence primes, government procurement leads, and global delegations—seeking partnerships that support Australia’s defence programs and priorities. IODS 2026 helps position your business for entry or expansion within national and international defence supply chains.
Research the Market and Gain Direct Feedback
Engage in direct conversations with decision-makers and innovators from across the multi-domain spectrum. Showcase your technology or capability to a targeted, knowledgeable audience and receive real-time feedback.
Raise Brand Awareness and Industry Profile
Take advantage of a national platform designed to grow Australia’s sovereign defence industry. IODS 2026 is supported by the AMDA Foundation, which offers comprehensive pre-event promotional support and tailored exhibiting advice to help you maximise your impact.
Enhance your visibility further through sponsorship opportunities, participate in the Innovation Pitchfest and Awards or Careers Program, aimed at workforce growth and future talent attraction.
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)