Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) 2024 is an industry- only trade event.
The exposition and conference sessions are reserved for those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in related government or industry sectors.
The event is not open to the general public.
The Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 at The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Western Australia, situated on the banks of the Swan River.
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You can find information on transport options and how to get to Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre here.
The Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 will take place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 24 – Friday 26 July 2024.
No person under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the industry-only trade and conference sessions of Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 and dress code applies.
The floor plan is located here and can be found in the IODS 2024 app.
The IODS 2024 app features wayfinding capabilities. You can navigate yourself around the venue through the wayfinding feature, by locating where you are and where you want to go.
Amenities including bathrooms, lifts, prayer rooms and cafes are also listed.
The IODS 2024 App contains the latest event information including:
The IODS 2024 App will be available as a free download to all smartphone users. Find out more here.
Networking and Hospitality at Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 include:
Morning Tea
Location: Pavilion 1 & 2, Exhibition floor
Free and open to all attendees
Conference Lunch
Location: Pavilion 1 & 2, Exhibition floor
Open to Conference Delegates only
Afternoon Tea
Location: Pavilion 1 & 2, Exhibition floor
Open to Conference Delegates only
Official Networking Function
Location: Pavilion 1 & 2, Exhibition floor
Free and open to all attendees
IODS 2024 Defence & Industry Dinner in collaboration with the Better Together Ball
Location: BelleVue Ballroom, Level 3, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Open to all IODS 2024 attendees at an additional cost
Cost: $250 inc GST
The IODS Theatrette is located on the exhibition floor (level one of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre). The Theatrette speaker program and Innovation Awards will take place here. These sessions are free and open to all attendees.
Join colleagues and clients at daily networking functions to expand your network and enjoy the convenience of onsite hospitality to help maximise your time at the event.
Many of these sessions are free and open to all attendees. Functions with additional fees can be purchased at the time you register to attend IODS 2024.
The IODS 2024 Conference is located at the Riverside Theatre, Level 2, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The program will run across Wednesday 24 July and Thursday 25 July.
Registration fees apply, $495 per person (inc gst). Daily conference catering included.
There is free venue WiFi available onsite at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
There is no event specific WiFi, so please utilise the venue's internet connection instead.
Finalists will pitch their innovations to an international audience of potential partners, investors and customers at IODS 2024 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 26 July with the category winners announced onsite at the event.
You can attend the presentations 1200 – 1400 on Friday 26 July, Theatrette IODS 2024 Exhibition Floor
Free and open to all attendees.
Along with a trophy, winners will be awarded a cash prize of $10,000 to help with the next step of bringing their innovation to realisation. Read more here.
Yes, there are food options onsite at IODS 2024. This includes the venue cafe near the central entry point (entry to IODS).
Morning tea will also be provided onsite across all three event days and is open to all badge types.
If you have registered as an IODS 2024 Conference delegate, you are also entitled to lunch and afternoon tea on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 July only.
Exhibitor Services is located in the Central Foyer, Level 2 of PCEC (through the entry point into IODS).
This desk will also host IODS 2024 Conference Customer Service point.
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)