Exhibition
IODS 2026 highlights Western Australia’s pivotal contribution to national defence priorities, from submarine sustainment and continuous naval shipbuilding to the infrastructure supporting multi-domain operations.
IODS 2026 brings together senior leaders from defence, government, industry, and academia, creating a rare opportunity to connect face-to-face with those shaping the region’s strategic future.
Conference
IODS 2026 is bringing together influential voices from across defence, government, industry and academia, the IODS Conference will deliver a program reflecting the high-level participation seen in previous events, including AUKUS naval leaders, senior ministers and global strategic experts.
Networking
IODS 2026 is your opportunity to connect with defence, industry, and government leaders from across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
With daily networking events and dedicated meeting spaces, the event is designed to help you build relationships, spark collaboration, and grow your professional network.
The Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) 2026 Conference and Exhibition is a strategically focused international defence and security event designed to facilitate high-level engagement on shared regional challenges, capability development, and sovereign industry growth.
The three-day program features senior-level conferences and symposia, an international industry exhibition, delegation engagement, B2B networking, industry briefings, site visits, workforce development and careers programs.
Led by Defence West and anchored in Perth, the event reflects Western Australia’s central role in shaping Australia’s strategic defence framework.
Defence in the West
The state of Western Australia owns a strategic geography and robust infrastructure making it the ideal launch point for Australia’s regional engagement.
HMAS Stirling: Australia’s largest naval base and home to major infrastructure investment under AUKUS Pillar I.
Henderson Precinct: A national hub for continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment, including future surface combatants.
Collins Class Submarine sustainment: Supporting life-of-type extension and capability upgrades.
Maritime logistics and operational readiness across the Indian Ocean region.
