The ADM Queensland Defence Summit brings together senior leaders from Defence, industry, and academia to explore Queensland’s growing role in Australia’s defence capability and its strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region. Queensland hosts significant ADF bases, training facilities, and defence industry operations across the state from Townsville and Cairns in the north to Brisbane and Amberley in the south. The summit examines current and future defence programs in Queensland, infrastructure investment, opportunities for Queensland defence industry, workforce development challenges, and the state’s role in supporting regional security operations. Topics typically include RAAF Base Amberley upgrades and capabilities, Army presence in Townsville and regional Queensland, Navy operations and sustainment, defence innovation and technology development, major acquisition programs with Queensland involvement, and collaboration between Defence, industry, and research institutions including University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. The event provides Queensland defence companies with direct access to Defence decision-makers, prime contractors, and potential partners. Networking opportunities include dedicated sessions for SMEs and regional businesses to engage with major defence programs. Special rates available for SMEs and academia. Department of Defence/ADF attend free.