Navigator: Defence & Dual-Use Technologies

Explore the challenges, technologies and pathways shaping defence and dual-use innovation at this three-hour Sydney session. Co-designed and delivered by Cicada Innovations and UNSW, Navigator brings together Defence, government, industry, researchers and technology developers to examine applications across areas including autonomous systems, sensing, communications, cyber security, space and advanced materials.

This is not a pitch event. It is a chance to better understand capability needs, research translation and routes into Defence and civilian applications.

Who it’s for

• Defence, government and capability stakeholders
• Defence industry, SMEs, systems integrators and potential adopters
• Researchers exploring Defence or industry applications
• Deep tech founders working in relevant sectors
• Innovation and commercialisation partners

Program highlights

• 10:00am: Arrival and refreshments
• 10:30am: Defence and dual-use sector context
• 10:50am: Fireside discussion on capability challenges, including GPS-denied navigation and counter-drone sensing
• 11:05am: Research, spin-out, founder and industry perspectives on taking technologies into Defence and civilian use
• 11:40am: Lightning talks on commercialisation, testing, partnerships, funding and customer engagement pathways
• 12:00pm: Networking and emerging capability showcase

Before you register

Places are limited and registration is essential. Register for Navigator: Defence & Dual-Use Technologies.

The specific UNSW Kensington location will be shared two days before the event. Photography and filming will take place; let the team know on the day if you would prefer not to appear.

About the event

Navigator is part of the NSW Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program, funded by the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer.