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ADM AUKUS Pillar II Summit 2026
The ADM AUKUS Pillar II Summit delves into the deepening technological collaboration between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with primary emphasis on advancing military capabilities through emerging technologies. Co-located with ADM Congress, Space Summit, and Defence Financing Summit, one registration provides access to all four events. This summit explores how the three AUKUS nations leverage combined expertise to push boundaries of defense technology through joint development initiatives, integrated supply chains, and unified strategy that maximizes benefits of emerging technologies. The program features high-stakes discussions on integration of artificial intelligence into defense systems, hypersonics development and deployment, cyber warfare capabilities and resilience, robotics and autonomous systems, machine learning applications for military operations, quantum technologies for secure communications and sensing, and additional advanced capabilities. Sessions address expanding defense industry opportunities through key AUKUS programs and partnerships, bolstering supply chain resilience and Australia’s manufacturing capability through technology transfer and talent sharing, streamlined regulatory approaches to facilitate collaboration, and access to global supply chains. Distinguished speakers include First Assistant Secretary AUKUS Advanced Capabilities from Department of Defence, First Assistant Secretary Defence Trade and Regulation, Head of Defence from Austrade, executives from major defense contractors including Babcock Australasia, UNSW Canberra leadership, and representatives from AIDN and industry associations. The summit unites defense leaders, policymakers, industry, and academia to shape future military excellence through innovation, providing unprecedented networking opportunities and strategic dialogue.