Defence representatives and industry specialists will provide an insight into entering and operating within Defence supply chains.
Western Downs manufacturers play a critical role in supporting Queensland’s agriculture and energy sectors. As project cycles shift and markets evolve, many businesses are now exploring opportunities to diversify their service offerings and strengthen long term resilience.
For Western Downs manufacturers already delivering into agriculture, mining or energy supply chains, the Defence sector may represent a natural next step.
However, navigating entry requirements, certifications and procurement processes can be complex without clear guidance.
This webinar brings together a panel of defence representatives and industry specialists to provide practical insights into what it takes to enter and operate within Defence supply chains.
Participants will hear directly from industry on:
• Capability and compliance requirements for Defence work
• Certifications and standards required to participate in defence contracts
• How to strengthen your Gateway by ICN profile for Defence opportunities
• What Defence primes and buyers look for in suppliers
• Practical tendering insights and common bid writing pitfalls
• Positioning your business for upcoming defence procurement activity
Developed to support manufacturers in the Western Downs region, this webinar is open to businesses across Queensland who are exploring opportunities within Defence supply chains.
Could Defence be a natural next step for your business?
SPEAKERS
Louisa Loveday - President of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) committee QLD.
With more than 27 years of experience in business development across the manufacturing and construction sectors, Louisa brings both strong industry insight and connections, and will be sharing insights into AIDN’s support of Australia's Defence SMEs through advocacy, networking, and essential industry resources.
Rodger Manning - Director and Principal of BidWrite
Rodger leads the company's Defence tendering team. Holding the highest level of APMP certification, he is widely recognised for his expertise in Defence tendering and was awarded Defence Consultant of the Year at the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards.
Abhiney Arora -Executive Director - ICN QLD
With Mechanical Engineering qualifications and 20 years experience, Abhi has led many successful supply chain programs within Queensland. Abhi will share insights into tailoring company profiles using Gateway by ICN to better position manufacturers for upcoming opportunities in the Defence industry.
Lucien Whitten -Director - Program Delivery - Defence Jobs Queensland
Defence Jobs Queensland within the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning has actively supported the growth of Queensland’s defence industry for the past 13 years. The team seeks to deliver industry capability uplift, increase participation in national and global defence and security supply chains, and attract defence investment to Queensland.
Please note this webinar will not be recorded.
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