Indian Ocean Defence Security
26-28 May 2026,
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)
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WHERE AUKUS MEETS THE QUAD - Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 (IODS 2024)

WEDNESDAY 24 – FRIDAY 26 JULY 2024

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia

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Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) 2024 has emerged as a landmark event, evolving into a platform of national significance with a global reach. This year's event, featuring a significantly expanded industry exhibition and the unprecedented gathering of all three AUKUS nation naval chiefs for the first time in Australia, underscored the pivotal role it plays in reinforcing strategic partnerships and collaboration. The remarkable growth of IODS 2024 highlights its transformation into a critical platform for defence dialogue, industry capability and innovation and firmly places it on the national and international defence calendar.

Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 ran from Wednesday 24 – Friday 26 July at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and saw:

  • 4,860 Total Event Attendances from 25 Nations
  • 11% International Representation
  • 112 Government, Industry, and Academic Delegations from 15 Nations
  • 4 International Chiefs and Heads of Navy
  • 3 Australian Defence Service Chiefs
  • 110 Exhibiting Organisations from 12 Nations
  • 1,881m² Exhibition Space
  • All Australian states and territories represented
  • 22 Sponsors
  • 10 Supporting Organisations
  • 39 Conference Presentations
  • 80 Expert Speakers including the Acting Australian Prime Minister
  • 400 + Students from 17 schools for Careers and Skills day
  • 10 Media Partners
  • 43 Accredited Media

 

 

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