Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference 2026 (IODS)

The Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) 2026 Conference and Exhibition is a strategically focused international defence and security event designed to facilitate high-level engagement on shared regional challenges, capability development, and sovereign industry growth.

The three-day program features senior-level conferences and symposia, an international industry exhibition, delegation engagement, B2B networking, industry briefings, site visits, workforce development and careers programs.

Led by Defence West and anchored in Perth, the event reflects Western Australia’s central role in shaping Australia’s strategic defence framework.

IODS 2026 is a trade-only event, open to professionals with direct business activity in defence, government, or related industry sectors.