The Tasmanian Defence Futures Forum 2018 focuses on available resources to assist small to medium enterprises, who are defence ready or new to defence, to become part of Tasmania’s growing defence manufacturing and supply chain.
Presentation topics include:
Funding opportunities including from the CDIC and Efic (Export Finance Corporation)
Insights from leading Defence Primes on opportunities
Firsthand experiences of Tasmanian businesses and industry partners, already working within the
defence sector, through interactive panel discussions and Q&As.
Speakers will include:
RADM (Rtd) Steve Gilmore AM, CSC Tasmanian Defence Advocate;
Presenters from Defence Primes Raytheon, Serco and Thales;
Chris Johnson, Operations Manager, Jayben Australia;
Javier Herbon, Managing Director, CBG Systems;
Mariann Fee, Director, Business Development and Commercialisation Manufacturing, CSIRO;
Ben Thomson, Advisor, Centre for Defence Industry Capability; and
Gary Bettcher, Transition Leader / President, AIDN, SA.
Extend your business network at our networking function, sponsored by the University of Tasmania’s Defence Network, at conclusion (4:15 – 5:15 pm). Make connections and explore opportunities with Defence Primes, experienced Tasmanian businesses and decision makers.
A light lunch will be provided, sponsored by the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council.
Please note numbers are limited.
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