Indo Pacific 2027 – International Maritime Exposition
Indo Pacific 2027 is a maritime and naval defence exposition bringing together defence, industry, government, academia, and technology stakeholders from Australia and around the world. Hosted biennially, the event provides a platform for engagement across the commercial maritime and naval defence sectors, with a focus on maritime capability, defence technologies, and strategic collaboration.
Supported by the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Government Department of Defence, and the New South Wales State Government, the event includes an international industry exhibition, specialist conference program, presentations, symposia, and networking opportunities relevant to the maritime defence sector.
In 2025, the event hosted more than 28,000 visitor attendances, 1,000 participating exhibitor companies, and representatives from 62 nations.
When is Indo Pacific 2027?
Indo Pacific 2027 will take place from Tuesday 2 November to Thursday 4 November 2027.
What’s On at Indo Pacific 2027?
The three-day exposition will feature an international maritime and naval defence exhibition alongside conferences, symposia, and presentations from leading maritime and defence organizations.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to explore developments across the defence and maritime landscape, including emerging technologies, capability requirements, and industry responses to evolving operational needs.
The event also provides opportunities for business-to-business, business-to-government, and government-to-government engagement, with participation from senior defence officials, naval representatives, government stakeholders, and industry leaders.
Industry Exhibition
The exhibition floor will showcase participating defence and maritime companies from Australia and overseas, highlighting technologies, systems, services, and capabilities relevant to naval and maritime operations.
In 2025, more than 1,000 exhibiting companies participated, with international exhibitors accounting for 25.9% of participating organizations.
Conferences and Presentations
Indo Pacific includes a specialist conference and presentation program featuring maritime institutions, defence organizations, and industry experts.
The 2025 edition included more than 100 conferences, symposia, and presentations, covering defence capability, maritime security, naval operations, and industry developments.
Networking Opportunities
The event provides opportunities for direct engagement with defence, government, and industry stakeholders from around the world.
With official delegations, naval representatives, senior executives, and defence decision-makers in attendance, participants can build professional relationships and gain insight into strategic priorities and capability developments across the maritime defence sector.
Royal Australian Navy at Indo Pacific
Indo Pacific is strongly supported by the Royal Australian Navy, which participates alongside defence and government representatives throughout the event program.
The exposition provides a forum for engagement between the Navy, defence industry, academia, and government organizations involved in maritime capability development and operational support.
Previous Highlights
The 2025 edition of Indo Pacific featured:
- 28,000+ visitor attendances
- 1,000+ participating exhibitor companies
- 241 official defence, industry, academic and government delegations
- 62 nations represented
- 51 Chiefs of Navy, counterparts and representatives
- 100+ conferences, symposia and presentations
Where is Indo Pacific 2027?
International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney
14 Darling Dr
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Located in Darling Harbour, ICC Sydney has hosted Indo Pacific since the event’s launch in 2000.
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