Land Forces 2026, taking place October 6-8, is Australia’s largest land defense industry event, bringing together international and domestic defense, government, industry, and academic leaders.
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Hosted biennially, this exposition serves as a platform for showcasing the latest technologies and strengthening collaboration within the land defense sector.
The Land Forces event is happening in Perth, Western Australia, and will feature a full-scale international exhibition, specialized conferences, and networking forums. As strategic investment in land capability expands, the event supports exploration of future force design, supply chain opportunities, and innovation pathways vital to Australia’s national and regional defense objectives.
Strongly supported by the Australian Army, the event reflects Australia’s focus on advancing sovereign defense capability and industry integration across the Indo-Pacific.
When is Land Forces 2026?
Land Forces 2026 will be held from Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Themes
The 2026 edition of Land Forces will reflect themes tied closely to Australia’s 2024 National Defence Strategy, including:
- Sovereign capability growth
- Defense innovation and commercialization
- Future force planning and modernization
- Strategic supply chain development
- Emerging technologies in the land domain
What’s On?
Land Forces 2026 will host a comprehensive program of exhibitions, conferences, and engagement forums, with contributions from the Australian Army and Department of Defence among others. The program will include:
- The Hub: A space for thought leadership and technical insight from sector experts.
- Innovation Pitchfest and Awards: Live presentations and recognition of innovation across four award categories.
- Chief of Army Symposium: A strategic forum examining future land warfare and defense planning.
- Junior Leaders Forum: An initiative for the professional development of emerging Army leaders.
- Army Exhibition Stand: Onsite engagement with the Australian Army and capability demonstrations.
Additional details on conference sessions will be released leading up to the event.
Innovation Pitchfest & Awards
Returning in 2026, this program highlights Australian innovation across four categories:
- Land Forces 2026 Innovation Award
- Emerging Technology Award
- Young Innovator Award
- Blue-Sky Thinking Innovation Award
Finalists will present live on October 6, judged by a panel of experts and a live audience component. Submissions open February 10, 2026 and close July 14, 2026.
Networking Opportunities
Attendees will have access to daily networking sessions and exclusive events including:
- End-of-day networking events open to all participants
- Exhibitor receptions hosted across the venue
- Conference breaks for informal connections
- VIP Lunches and Defence and Industry Dinner by invitation only
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Speakers
Speaker and presenter information will be announced closer to the event date.
Why Exhibit?
Exhibiting at Land Forces 2026 provides an opportunity to:
- Engage face-to-face with key decision-makers from across the global defense community.
- Demonstrate equipment and technology in an interactive environment.
- Build distribution networks and explore procurement opportunities.
- Raise brand profile and launch new products to a targeted audience.
Where is the Event?
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Rd
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Australia
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