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Event Overview

Registration is now closed for Land Forces 2024.

Please note there is also no onsite registration.

Approvals of registrations already received is ongoing and can take up to 72hrs.

Please be patient. We will contact you if we require further information. 

Ensure you have your badge and photo/defence ID when attending the event.

When

Wednesday 11th September 2024, 0900 - 1800
Thursday 12th September 2024, 0900 - 1800
Friday 13th September 2024, 0900 - 1700

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the premier gateway to land defence markets, fostering connection between Australian, regional, and global industry leaders.  

Land Forces 2024 will facilitate engagement on all levels via the largest defence industry exhibition ever held in Australia, a comprehensive and expert conference program and daily networking opportunities.  

With a strong commitment from the Australian Army, Land Forces 2024 will feature the Chief of Army Symposium, Army Innovation Day, and Quantum Technology Challenge. 

Exclusive to industry professionals, it offers free access to exhibition, conference and networking sessions, helping shape the future of land defence. 

It is optional to upgrade your Exhibitor registration and include Paid and Complimentary Conference (incurs a charge at time of registration).

By registering as an Exhibitor for Land Forces 2024, you also have the option to purchase tickets to the Defence & Industry Dinner (incurs a charge at time of registration).

Land Forces 2024 is an industry-only trade event. The exposition and conference sessions are reserved for those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in related government or industry sectors.

No person under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the industry-only trade and conference sessions of Land Forces 2024 and dress code applies.

The event is not open to the general public.
Exhibitor Badges are valid for the duration of the event, including the designated Bump In/Bump Out times.

 

When 

Tuesday 10 September

0900 – 1700

Exhibitor Bump In
(high vis vest and closed toes shoes mandatory) 

Wednesday 11 September

0700 - 1800

Day 1 opens 0900

Thursday 12 September

0700 - 1800

Day 2 opens 0900

Friday 13 September

0700 - 2100

Day 3 opens 0900
Exhibitor Bump Out from 1800 (high vis vest and closed toes shoes mandatory) 

Land Forces 2024 is an industry-only trade event. The exposition and conference sessions are reserved for those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in related government or industry sectors.

No person under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the industry-only trade and conference sessions of Land Forces 2024 and dress code applies.

The event is not open to the general public.

The granting and retention of media accreditation is at the absolute discretion of the organisers, who may decline an application even where all accreditation criteria are met and may withdraw accreditation for unprofessional conduct.

As accredited media at Land Forces 2024 you will have access to:

  • The media section of the conference venue;
  • The industry exhibition;
  • Networking events conducted on the exhibition floor;
  • The media centre.

You will have access to Land Forces at the following times:

Wednesday 11 September: 0900 – 1800
Thursday 12 September: 0900 – 1800
Friday 13 September: 0900 – 1700

How Do I Apply For Media Accreditation?

  • Fill in the form below;
  • If you are a freelancer, upload a letter of commission from the publication you will be representing at Land Forces 2024 (letter details below);
  • Submit your application.

Process:

  1. After submitting your application you will receive an automated email confirming receipt.
  2. After your application has been considered, you will receive an automated email confirming approval or denial of your media accreditation application.
  3. Those who are accredited will receive a Print At Home badge to their nominated email address around two weeks before the event.
  4. Media should bring the printed badge on day one of the event to receive a lanyard and clear plastic pocket in which to insert the badge.

The Land Forces 2024 & Industry Dinner in collaboration with The Better Together Ball 2024 will be held on the evening on Thursday 12 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and is presented by Defence West and AMDA Foundation Limited in collaboration with RSLWA, Legacy WA and Police Legacy WA.

This gala event is an opportunity to network with senior representatives from defence, industry and government while supporting Western Australian veterans and their families.

Experience an evening of gourmet dining, conversation and entertainment all while helping to fundraise for an important cause.

To purchase your tickets: 

  1. Select the number of tickets/tables you wish to purchase. 
  2. Enter your details. 
  3. Complete payment. 
  4. Following your purchase, you will receive an email with links to register each of your individual tickets.  
  5. Tickets will be sent one week before the event to the email address provided in the ticket registration.  

When

Thursday 12 September 2024, 1800 – 2230

Where

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

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