The ADM South Australian Defence Summit returns for its third edition bringing together senior leaders from Defence, industry, and academia to explore South Australia’s vital role in Defence and national security. South Australia stands as the Defence State and the nation’s maritime capital, home to major submarine construction, shipbuilding programs, and advanced manufacturing. The summit features two concurrent streams allowing delegates to switch between sessions: the AUKUS Policy & Pathways stream examining opportunities for South Australia’s defence industry to maximize AUKUS footprint including submarine programs, technology transfer, supply chain development, and workforce skilling; and the Research, Collaboration & Innovation stream hosted by University of South Australia focusing on defence AI, additive manufacturing, autonomous systems, responsible AI implementation, and university-industry partnerships. Topics include ASC submarine construction progress, BAE Systems programs, Kongsberg Defence Australia capabilities, RAAF Jericho Disruptive Innovation initiatives, Defence Trailblazer programs, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator projects, and Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network initiatives. The summit addresses workforce development through TAFE SA, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, and University of South Australia partnerships, examining skilling challenges for submarine programs and advanced manufacturing. Special features include Defence AI and Industry Symposium exploring standardized RAI processes, case studies on deploying additive manufacturing, and collaborative leadership workshops for AUKUS success. The event includes Welcome Reception for networking. Special rates available for SMEs and academia. Department of Defence/ADF attend free.