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Collab X 2025 - A Collaborative Exchange

Collab X 2025 - A Collaborative Exchange

Wednesday 5 March 2025
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PLEASE NOTE This is a 1.5 day event commencing at 8.30am Day 1 and finishing at 1.30pm Day 2 as noted above.

Seize this chance to connect with your industry colleagues and senior representatives from the defence sector to explore ways we can collaborate effectively.

Collab X is a distinctive yearly gathering that deserves a spot on your agenda. It features presentations and discussions from across the Security and Estate Group (SEG) including the First Assistant Secretary of the Infrastructure Division and other top SEG and industry leaders. Join fellow industry experts to engage in dialogue about continuous improvement and opportunities to work on infrastructure projects with Defence.

The Defence Security and Estate Group plays a crucial role in safeguarding and furthering Defence’s strategic goals by providing essential security services and infrastructure solutions. With a substantial budget exceeding $45 billion over the decade this group is pivotal to Defence operations.

This year’s expanded program over one and a half days features new sessions with the Service Delivery Division, updates on investment in infrastructure in Australia’s north and naval bases and more networking opportunities including with construction panel leads.

Don’t wait—register your team today to ensure you don’t miss this event, which emphasizes collaboration and networking with industry peers and the Department of Defence.

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday 5 March - Thursday 6 March 2025

Time:

Day 1: Wednesday 5 March

  • 8:30am Registration over Networking Coffee

  • 9:00am - 4:00pm

  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Post Event Networking

Day 2: Thursday 6 March

  • 8:30am - Networking Coffee

  • 9:00am - 12:10pm

  • 12:10pm - 1:30pm Post Event Networking Lunch

Venue:

Hellenic Club, 1 Matilda Street, Woden, ACT

Cost: (Excluding GST)

  • Early Bird 1.5 days - $970 Before midnight Friday 20 December 2024

  • Early Bird 1 day - $649 Before midnight Friday 20 December 2024

  • Early Bird 1.5 days - $770 for Consult Australia Members and Small & Medium firms (less than 100 employees) Before midnight Friday 20 December 2024

  • Early Bird 1 day - $549 for Consult Australia Members and Small & Medium firms (less than 100 employees) Before midnight Friday 20 December 2024

On completion of early bird:

  • 1.5 days - $1,120 - After Friday 20 December 2024

  • 1 day - $799 - After Friday 20 December 2024

  • 1.5 days - $970 for Consult Australia Members and Small & Medium firms (less than 100 employees) After Friday 20 December 2024

  • 1 day - $649 for Consult Australia Members and Small & Medium firms (less than 100 employees) After Friday 20 December 2024



DRAFT AGENDA *This program is subject to change, which may include interchangeable day changes.

DAY 1

8.30am Registration and Networking over Coffee

MORNING SESSION including:

  • Welcome

  • Keynote Address - Department of Defence

  • Address - Infrastructure Priorities and Delivery - Department of Defence

MID-DAY SESSION including:

  • Capital and Facilities Infrastructure Presentation and Panel

  • Foundations and Frontiers Learnings for Defence Industry Collaboration

  • Indigenous Partnerships for Real Progress

AFTERNOON SESSION including:

  • Australian Skills Guarantee - Keynote and Panel

  • Case Study Costing Complex Projects

  • Sustainability and Net Zero - Policy and Implementation

  • Keynote Address - Leadership

4.00pm – 6.00pm Post Event Networking

DAY 2

8.30am - 9:00am Networking over Coffee

MORNING SESSION including:

  • Welcome back

  • Keynote Address - Service Delivery Priorities and Panel

MID-DAY SESSION including:

  • Collaborating for Success with Service Delivery

  • Infrastructure for AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines and Maritime

  • Construction Panel Leads Networking Session

12:10pm - 1:30pm Post Event Networking Lunch



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