Indo Pacific - Tradeshow Pitch Training Masterclass

About this event

Pitch Training Masterclass | Tuesday, 30 September

The global defence sector is highly competitive, and to achieve success, South Australian businesses need to secure a strong market position.

As part of your preparation for Indo Pacific 2025, Defence SA recommends that your trade show representatives attend this Pitch Training Workshop.

A polished and impactful pitch for government and industry officials is essential to achieve success. Building awareness and influence with Ministers, through to Department of Defence leaders, Primes, and the broader industry will reinforce your business winning strategy.

This workshop will strengthen your stakeholder engagement skills and sharpen your messaging, to ensure your business maximises the opportunity.

In partnership with Defence SA, the Defence Teaming Centre has produced a Masterclass with Ace Strategies, to ensure you attend Indo Pacific 2025 with clarity, confidence, and a compelling pitch.

Delivered by Matt Neagle, Managing Director at Ace Strategies, and Libby Day, CEO of the Defence Teaming Centre, this session will equip you with practical strategies to connect and communicate with impact.

In the morning presentation, Matt will provide insights on stakeholder engagement building and strategic communications for defence credibility.

You’ll learn how to identify and connect with the right stakeholders, position your business with purpose, and strengthen your value proposition when meeting government officials, delegations, VIPs, or for B2B engagements.

After the presentation, you’ll put your skills into practice in small groups, where Matt and Libby will provide tailored feedback to help refine and strengthen your pitch.

Notes: A worksheet will be provided in advance to assist you with crafting a compelling pitch

Meet your facilitators

Matt Neagle, Managing Director, ACE Strategies

As a former award-winning journalist, political adviser, communications and industry engagement specialist for the defence sector, Matt brings expertise in developing and implementing integrated strategies that combine government relations, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and media management – to position businesses for success in the market.

Libby Day, CEO, Defence Teaming Centre

Libby brings extensive experience in global, Asia–Pacific, and national communications within the medical technologies sector, with expertise in preparing senior leaders for high-level government engagements and supporting major commercial negotiations through strategic communications and stakeholder management.

Agenda

9.00am - Check-in with coffee and pastries on arrival.

9.15am - Welcome and introduction with Libby Day.

9.30am Presentation with Matt Neagle from Ace Strategies.

10.30am - Q&A

10.45am - Practice your Pitch - a practical small group session to hone your pitch with Libby Day and Matt Neagle.

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TUESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER

Date: Tuesday, 30 September
Time: 9.00am - 11.30am | Cost: Complimentary
Location: Tech Central, Lecture Theatre, Lot Fourteen, Frome Road, Adelaide
Registrations close: Friday, 26 September COB