Celebrating the year, recognising industry innovation and achievement
The Defence Teaming Centre’s annual Defence Industry Dinner and Awards Ceremony is a flagship event on Australia’s defence industry calendar, bringing together senior decision‑makers from industry, government, defence primes, SMEs, academia and international partners to celebrate the year and highlight industry innovation and achievement. The 2025 event attracted more than 600 people.
Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, the dinner and awards ceremony features:
- Premium keynote speaker, dining and entertainment
- Networking and social time to celebrate the year in a relaxed atmosphere
- Presentation of the annual Defence Teaming Centre Industry Awards
The 2026 DTC Awards dinner will partner with the prestigious Undersea Defence Technology Australia (UDT Australia) Conference. For the first time, UDT will come to Adelaide for three days of deep engagement and industry visits designed to strengthen partnerships and advance collaboration across the defence ecosystem in Australia and beyond, adding a greater international dimension to the South Australian defence industry's signature annual event.
The program will be finalised in the coming months, but now is the time to signal your support, through an expression of interest in attendance, sponsorship or possible nomination as an award winner.
- More than 1,000 attendees expected
- Strong State Government and industry support
- Industry Award Ceremony and achievement recognition
- Sponsorship Opportunities available
Dinner Tickets:
Individual (inc GST)
DTC Member: $310
Non Member: $420
Table of 10 (inc GST)
DTC Member: $2,950
Non Member: $4,200
 | This prestigious international conference will bring together defence and industry leaders from Australia and the Indo Pacific to shape the future of undersea security. FIND OUT MORE: www.udt-australia.com |
Stamp your brand on the defence industry's night of nights
Sponsorship Packages Now Available
As South Australia's signature annual defence industry event, the Defence Teaming Centre Annual Defence Industry Dinner and Awards Ceremony will highlight your brand to a premium audience across defence, industry and government, through sponsorship.
Holding the 2026 dinner in conjunction with the international Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition will bring an extra international component to the evening, offering greater reach for sponsors, with up to 1000 guests expected to attend.
- Keynote Speaker - Sponsor the speaker everyone will want to see and hear
- Award Sponsor - Link your brand with a celebration of industry excellence and achievement
- Major Sponsor - Gain great exposure before, during and after the event
- SME Partner - Get noticed without breaking the budget
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Nominate an award-worthy South Australian Company
2026 Defence Teaming Centre Defence Industry Awards
The Defence Teaming Centre Defence Industry Awards celebrate the organisations and individuals driving excellence across Australia’s defence sector. Presented at the Defence Teaming Centre Defence Industry Dinner and Awards Ceremony, they highlight South Australian success and ingenuity.
More than a recognition program, the Awards showcase innovation, collaboration, leadership and business transformation that strengthen sovereign industrial capability and support Defence outcomes. They provide a valuable platform for companies to raise their profile, demonstrate impact, and gain recognition from peers, customers and industry leaders.
Now is the time to nominate your own company, or another you believe deserving of an award in any of the following categories:
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Transformation and Change