Defence Trailblazer is pleased to announce that following a successful showcase in early 2025, that DTECH is returning on Tuesday 24 March 2026.
DTECH26 will celebrate Defence Trailblazer’s achievements and impact in bolstering national security, developing disruptive new technologies and upskilling the current and future defence industry workforce.
DTECH26 will bring together parliamentarians, Defence leaders, industry innovators, and academia to connect and highlight groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of Defence capability.
In partnership with 200+ industry partners, the University of Adelaide and UNSW and with the support of the Commonwealth Department of Education, over 230 collaborative projects are now underway to strengthen Australia’s defence sovereign capabilities.
This invitation-only FREE event features an online seminar, and in-person capability showcase on one day.
In-person Capability Showcase
The DTECH26 capability showcase, delivered in-person in Canberra, will include:
- Live demonstrations of breakthrough solutions from defence industry
- An exclusive preview of emerging capabilities from innovative defence SMEs
- Connect directly with industry partners before Defence Trailblazer concludes at the end of 2026
- An opportunity for networking and discussions on emerging capabilities with Parliamentarians, Defence and R&D thought leaders.
Defence Trailblazer partners and innovators are invited to exhibit at the DTECH26 capability showcase for FREE – but places are limited. We ask that Defence Trailblazer partners and innovators visit their invitation email to find the exclusive Expression of Interest form link. Expressions of interest close 2 February 2026.
Postgraduate Research Spotlight
Operation Thesis: Clever Minds for Tough Missions
In addition to the in-person showcase, selected postgraduate researchers will present at Operation Thesis – a 60-minute online seminar spotlighting industry-sponsored research projects. Our promising student cohort will virtually demonstrate their postgraduate research projects and how academic innovation is being translated into practical defence industry solutions that strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability.
If you would like to find out more, please email info@dtb.solutions