About this Event
Women in Defence Association and Ventia Proudly Present
Resilient Land Projection in Urban & Remote Regions and the role of Industry
This Panel forms part of the Land Forces exposition and you MUST be a registered attendee of the Land Forces conference to join the session.
Registrations for the conference must also be made here: Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026 | Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition
Panel Session
In an era of global disruption, land forces must be ready to surge at speed and scale. This strategic panel explores how Defence–industry partnerships strengthen resilience and preparedness in the land domain and littoral manoeuvre.
The discussion will examine sovereign capability, supply‑chain resilience in remote regions, workforce surge and infrastructure readiness.
Panelists will share how a whole‑of‑nation and allied approach enables Defence to sustain operations during crises, reduce strategic risk and respond effectively to complex, high‑tempo events.
Opening Remarks:
- Vicki Pearce, Growth & Strategy Manager, Ventia
Panellists:
- Jennifer Parker, Expert Associate, ANU National Security College
- Pauline Fitzgerald – General Manager, Defence Base Services Contract, Ventia
- Linda Dawson, Office of Defence Industries (Defence West), PM&C
- Senator Ellie Whiteaker, Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence
- Additional Panelists to be announced
- Moderator: Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association (WiDA)
Agenda
- 12:25 - Arrive early to register
- 12:30 - Opening Comments
- 12:35 - Panel Session
- 13:30 - Event Closure
Ticketing
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All no-shows will have tickets re-allocated.
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Please note: Event participants are subject to change without prior notice.
Event venue & nearby stays
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Australia
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