Australian Industry & Defence Network - South Australia (AIDN SA)

AIDN SA are pleased to invite you to attend the AIDN SA 2024 Christmas Party! Join us for an evening to celebrate the year behind us as it comes to an end and celebrate all of our collective achievements with our friends and colleagues throughout the Defence community and Industry. At the Christmas Party, AIDN SA will also launch the SA 2025 Young Achiever Awards. Informing members when YAA nominations will open and provide more opportunity for member companies to nominate their young professional making meaningful contributions through their field to the Defence Industry. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ghUknuYH EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Naval Military and Airforce Club, 111 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000 RSVP: Thursday, 5 Dember 2024 Dress: Business casual TICKET PRICES: AIDN Members: $25.00 + GST Non-AIDN Members: $70.00 + GST ***AIDN Members, please locate Member Discount Code in emails. ***Additional Humanitix fees may occur. We hope to see you there! #AIDNSA #ChristmasParty #Networking #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the AIDN SA August Networking Event, proudly sponsored by Citadel Secure and Novafast. David Searles, James O'Hanlon and David Figallo led an inspiring discussion on the importance of partnership in Defence Industry, and how it can benefit both parties. Speaking from experience on the successful partnership Citadel and Novafast have witnessed. Special thank you to Mel Slater from Defence SA and Judy Denison from ODIS for guest speaking at the event and providing key insights and updates on Defence Industry and the significant strides Australian Defence capability are making. Special thank you to heather willis, for attending and delivering a speech on behalf of Legacy SA and Broken Hill. Shedding light on the meaningful work they're making towards supporting the loved ones of the Veterans who gave their lives or health in Service. Thank you to all those who donated to Legacy SA and Broken Hill. Through your support we were able to raise $895 for this amazing charity! A true testament on the Defence community coming together in support of one another. We hope to see you at the next one! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #Networking #Defence #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether

YOU'RE INVITED! AIDN are thrilled to share that we're hosting an Australian-Norwegian Defence Industry Seminar in partnership with Royal Norwegian Embassy, Norwegian Defence & Security Association (FSi), and Innovation Norway. The Seminar is designed to highlight the national defence strategies, procurement plans and industrial capabilities, as well as foster existing and future collaboration between Australian and Norwegian Defence Industry. REGISTER BELOW! KEY-NOTE SPEAKERS: Jane Wood, Assistant Secretary AIC Division, Australian Department of Defence GPCAPT @Sarah Stalker, Force Design Division NOR Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram Torbjørn S., CEO, Norwegian Defence and Security industries Association, FSI Brent Clark, AIDN National CEO EVENT DETAILS: Location: Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide CBD 5000 Date: Friday, 6 September 2024 Time: 0900 - 1700 Dress: Business attire TICKETS: AIDN Members: FREE! Non-AIDN Members: $50 + GST ***AIDN Members, please locate Member Discount Code in emails. ***Additional Humanitix fees may apply. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gpea9juQ We hope to see you there! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #DefenceSeminar #Norway #Australia #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether

LAST CHANCE! Registrations close Thursday! AIDN SA are pleased to invite you to the AIDN SA August Networking Event: 'Highlighting the Importance of Company Collaboration in Defence Industry', proudly sponsored and supported by Citadel Secure and Novafast. The event sponsors will discuss how their partnership and collaboration have benefited both parties whilst combating the ongoing challenges faced by operating in the Defence Industry today. Leading into an insightful Land Forces discussion and site tour. Kerryn Smith from Legacy SA, Judy Denison from ODIS and Mel Slater from Defence SA, are scheduled to join the event as guest speakers. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gUD7zg_z EVENT DETAILS: Location: Novafast Holdings, Lv 1, 30/42 Regency Road, Kilkenny, SA 5009 Date: Thursday, 22 August Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm ***PLEASE NOTE that the event will take place on Level 1 of the Novafast Holdings facilities, which is only accessible by stairs. TICKETS: FREE! For the first time ever, guests will have the opportunity to donate to the charity, Legacy SA, as nominated by the event sponsors. ***Ability to donate to Legacy SA is NOW AVAILABLE on the event page (click button below to donate). ***Ability to donate to Legacy SA will also be made available at the event. ***All money raised will go to the charity, Legacy SA. ***Food and drink will be supplied. We hope to see you there! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #NetworkingEvent #EnhancingindustryandDefence #StrongerTogether

AIDN SA would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended and supported the AIDN SA 2024 Inaugural Gala Dinner last Friday. What a huge success for the first of its kind here in SA, marking an incredible milestone for AIDN. Let's come back even bigger and better next year! Special thank you to the event's speakers, Reg Carruthers, Jake Penley, CSM, and Jonathan Hedger, PhD for your involvement on the night and Graham Priestnall, OAM, the AIDN SA Committee President, for MCing. AIDN SA would also like to thank the event's sponsors once again for their support and making the event come to life: BAE Systems Australia as Platinum Sponsor, Defence SA as the YAA Sponsor, De Stefano & Co | Defence and Security Experts and Eptec Group as the Gold Sponsors, APC Technology, Astute Group, Data Sagacity and REDARC Defence & Space as the Silver Sponsors. Shoutout to the 2024 AIDN SA Young Achiever Award Nominees; Adam Rankine, James Knowles, Jayden Grigg, @Michael Brock Rhiannon Reynolds Congratulations on being nominated, what an incredible achievement. Special congratulations to Rhiannon Reynolds who walked away with the trophy as the AIDN SA 2024 YAA Winner! Rhiannon will go on to compete for the National title at the AIDN National Gala Dinner in Canberra, 2025, curtesy of Defence SA. We look forward to having you all again next year! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #GalaDinner #2024 #Defence #YoungAchievers #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether

AIDN SA would like to extend a huge thank you to the AIDN SA Gala Dinner Young Achiever Award (YAA) Sponsor, Defence SA! Defence SA is South Australia’s lead #government agency for all #defence matters, driving defence industry development and opportunities for industry participation in #domestic and #international supply chains.      Renowned for cutting-edge defence #innovation, world-class facilities and a highly skilled workforce, South Australia – The Defence State, has a proud history of delivering the nation’s largest defence projects.     As home to a pipeline of naval #shipbuilding projects, Australia’s SSN-#AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine build and a thriving network of primes and SMEs working across all domains, South Australia is building the defence capabilities Australia needs now and into the future. The AIDN SA Gala Dinner wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors.  Your contributions are invaluable and play a crucial role in making this event a success. The AIDN SA Team are incredibly grateful for you and your commitment to fostering a thriving community. Thank you for choosing to be part of this incredible milestone for AIDN SA! Tickets are still available to attend the AIDN SA Gala Dinner. Register following the link below:  https://lnkd.in/d72acEnq ***AIDN Members, please locate Member Discount Code in emails. You won’t want to miss out! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #GalaDinner #Defence #EnhancingIndustryandDefence 

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!! This is a friendly reminder that ticket sales closes TOMORROW for the AIDN SA Gala Dinner. The AIDN SA Team and Platinum Sponsor, BAE Systems Australia, invite you to attend the AIDN SA 2024 Gala Dinner. Also housing the AIDN SA 2024 Young Achievers Awards (YAA), proudly sponsored by Defence SA, this year marks the first instance of AIDN SA hosting a Gala Dinner. A testament to the growing infrastructure surrounding Defence operations here in South Australia. Interstate, the AIDN Gala Dinner is a highly respected and anticipated event, bringing together people across the Defence Industry and community, to celebrate collective achievements and to acknowledge the meaningful contributions the industry's young achievers are making. We hope you can join us in this amazing milestone or AIDN SA. EVENT DETAILS: Location: Hall K, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000 Date: Friday, 12 July 2024 Time: 6:30pm - 10:30pm Dress: Black tie / Evening gown / Mess kit RSVP: Friday, 5 July 2024 TICKET PRICES: AIDN Members: $170 + GST Non-AIDN Members: $200 + GST ***AIDN Members, please locate Member Discount Code in emails. ***Tickets may incur additional Humanitix fees. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/d72acEnq #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #GalaDinner #Defence

AIDN SA would like to extend a huge thank you to AIDN SA Gala Dinner Platinum Sponsor, BAE Systems Australia! BAE Systems is Australia's most versatile #defence and #security company. From #air and #maritime sustainment to #shipbuilding, we have a long and proud Australian heritage of providing advanced defence #technology which #protects both people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure.     Our strengths and core capabilities include providing the #design, #manufacture, #upgrade and #support services to the Australian Defence Force, cyber #intelligence and commercial organisations across the country. We are working to uplift Australian sovereign capability together with our network of over 1,600 suppliers. The AIDN SA Gala Dinner wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors.    Your contributions are invaluable and play a crucial role in making this event a success. The AIDN SA Team are incredibly grateful for you and your commitment to fostering a thriving community. Thank you for choosing to be part of this incredible milestone for AIDN SA! Tickets are still available to attend the AIDN SA Gala Dinner. Register following the link below:  https://lnkd.in/d72acEnq ***AIDN Members, please locate Member Discount Code in emails. You won’t want to miss out! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #GalaDinner #Defence #EnhancingIndustryandDefence 

AIDN SA are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2024 AIDN SA Young Achiever Award (YAA). This year, we received a total of 5 nominations from Member organisations. AIDN SA would like to congratulate these young professionals who have demonstrated incredible contributions to industry through their field.   Adam Rankine Software Engineer, BAE Systems Australia   James Knowles Associate Research Scientist, Aurizn Jayden Grigg Electronic Warfare Consultant, DEWC Services @Michael Brock Electronic Engineer, BAE Systems Australia Rhiannon Reynolds Project Manager and Contract Administrator, Aurecon AIDN SA are excited to see your names in the spotlight at the upcoming AIDN SA Gala Dinner. Where the 2024 AIDN SA YAA Winner will be announced and will go on to compete at the National Gala Dinner in Canberra in 2025, for the National Title. Curtesy of YAA Sponsor, Defence SA. Have you registered to attend the AIDN SA Gala Dinner yet? Tickets are still available to purchase here: https://lnkd.in/d72acEnq Please note ticket sales end Friday, 5 July. We hope to see you there! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #YoungAchieverAward #YoungProfessionals #GalaDinner #Defence

AIDN SA would like to extend a huge thank you to AIDN SA Gala Dinner Gold Sponsor, Eptec Group! Eptec delivers whole-of-life #assetprotection solutions preserving, rehabilitating and strengthening critical #infrastructure and #defence assets.  For 25 years, Eptec Group has been a trusted partner of major asset owners, delivering complex, technically challenging projects safely, on time, within budget and with unparalleled quality.   As an #Australian-owned company, we provide services to critical asset owners such as defence contractors and #road, #rail, #sewage and #water authorities. Eptec Group is the leading #naval marine preservation contractor in Australia. We offer a unique #sovereign capability, with a network of trusted local suppliers. With a highly trained and skilled workforce of over 700 committed individuals, we can mobilise rapidly, nationwide and into the Pacific to help deliver your projects. The AIDN SA Gala Dinner wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors.  Your contributions are invaluable and play a crucial role in making this event a success. The AIDN SA Team are incredibly grateful for you and your commitment to fostering a thriving community. Thank you for choosing to be part of this incredible milestone for AIDN SA! Tickets are still available to attend the AIDN SA Gala Dinner. Register following the link below:  https://lnkd.in/d72acEnq ***AIDN Members, please locate Member Discount Code in emails. You won’t want to miss out! #AIDNNational #AIDNSA #GalaDinner #Defence #EnhancingIndustryandDefence