MAST Australia 2024
MAST is excited to join a new “all service” defence event initiative, sponsored by the Government of South Australia: to unite domain-distinct but objective-common component event, under one roof.
“Australia’s Defence State”, South Australia boasts a uniquely diverse, yet intimate defence ecosystem. Its capital is dubbed “the 20-minute city” for good reason: from any point in Adelaide, you are only minutes aways from (and accessible to) government, military (land, sea, air, space, and cyber), industry (primes, OEMs, MSMEs), and innovation hub
Long-invested in defence and space sector growth, state and federal funding will also support the success of this first-in-class event, and – with Adelaide’s multitude of next generation defence/security programmes, enthusiasm for partnerships, and active recruitment drives – will showcase the city’s/state’s/country’s excellence in cooperation: technologies, policies and operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
For this reason the event is subtitled “Talent, Technology, Transfer”.
Event highlights will include:
- STEAM programme update (presentations from undergraduates e.g. from Adelaide University, Flinders University, and University of South Australia)
- “Talent Scout” skills-matching meetings between prospects and industry/military employees.
- B2B Speed-dating meetings
- Conference plenary and technical sessions supported by:
- MAST (Maritime/Air/Space Technologies) conference
- All sessions will be organised in close coordination and collaboration with various government, military, and industry supporters.
- The adjacent international trade-show will elaborate on conference discussions with exhibits of future sea, air, space, and cyber technologies by prime contractors, OEMs, and MSMEs
- An Innovation hub will host displays (and briefings)
- A Cyber Hackathon (TBC) to be streamed live and pitting the wits of experts taking part, towards a climax event at the Adelaide Conference Centre.
- Ship building and ship tours (TBC) so that delegates and VIPs have opportunities to see current and future builds and capabilities.
