The City of Rockingham - Defence Industry Forum is the 4th annual event. This event is designed to focus on the defence industry and opportunities for local businesses in Rockingham. We are currently taking expressions of interest from those wishing to present on the day. Please contact the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce to register your details. 

It will take place at the Gary Holland Community Centre, Rockingham on  09 October 2024. This will be a forum focusing on sovereign maritime capability and opportunities in the West, AUKUS updates, Defence estate and infrastructure overviews, as well as fostering a strengthened local Defence industry. SME guest speakers will provide key information to attendees on their business journey. 

The program is currently in development.  In addition to the above, a range of speakers will be incorporated into the line-up for the day including; senior Defence personnel, leaders of industry, academics, strategic analysts, prime contractors and more.

This event is a free event hosted by the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce and supported by the City of Rockingham. 

0900 - SESSION 1 - DEFENCE IN WA & THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ROCKINGHAM  -  A GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE

10:15 - Morning Tea (- 15 mins)

10:30 - SESSION 2 - PROFILE OF THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY IN ROCKINGHAM & FUTURE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES - AN INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

12:15 - Lunch (45 mins) 

13:00 - SESSION 3 - HOW TO ENTER INTO THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY SUPPLY CHAIN | SME KEY BUSINESS LEARNINGS FOR LOCAL BUSINESS

14:15 - Afternoon Tea (15 mins)

14:30 - SESSION 4 - PANEL TOPIC - NAVIGATING CAREER MANAGEMENT | HOW TO MAKE YOUR MARK     

16:00 - FINAL WRAP UP - PAUL PAPALIA (10 mins) 

16:15 - 19:00 - NETWORKING EVENT REFRESHMENTS 

The City of Rockingham and Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce would like to acknowledge and thank the Defence Industry Associated Sponsor:

SANDON WA INC

Sandon WA INC is our non for profit arm that enables the team to give back to the community. The Sandon WA committee will encourage, administer, promote, and advance training opportunities in Western Australia through upskilling, training opportunities, personal career development, and career growth opportunities. Session 4 is proudly sponored as part of the Sandon WA Powering Woment Project.