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WA Major Projects Conference 2026

Western Australia’s largest major projects & infrastructure conference attracting over 150 delegates each year. Topics covered – Transport, housing, health, energy & water.
Western Australia’s financial position remains exceptionally strong, with an unprecedented $38 billion infrastructure program rolling out over the next four years. This investment is transforming the state through major projects in transport, energy, housing, mining, regional development, and economic diversification.

Against this backdrop, the WA Major Projects Conference returns in March 2026 for two dynamic days of discussion and collaboration. The conference will provide a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming projects across the state, while offering a high-level platform to explore WA’s infrastructure pipeline, challenges, and opportunities.

Join us and connect with key decision-makers, gain valuable insights, and be part of shaping the future of Western Australia’s infrastructure landscape.

Western Trade Coast Industry Tour – Insights, Projects and Industry

This half-day tour provides an on-the-ground overview of the Western Trade Coast, one of Australia’s most significant industrial corridors. Travelling through key locations, participants will gain perspective on the industries, infrastructure and projects shaping the region’s future.

The tour includes key locations such as the Australian Marine Complex, Westport and emerging clean energy hubs, providing real-world context to many of the projects currently driving WA’s economic growth.

Henderson Alliance | February 2026 Network & Learn

This is a key opportunity for professionals in the defence sector to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insights in a relaxed, engaging setting. Whether you’re a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, this event is your chance to expand your network and explore new opportunities in the industry.

💳 Non-members – $50.00 each

(Limited numbers – first in)

Please note:
Please contact events@hendersonalliance.org.au for Access code to these limited tickets.

Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate, Energy & Security

Bringing together collective voices for an open dialogue on Climate, Energy and Security for a Stable Future.

The Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate, Energy & Security will host six high level policy conversations bringing together senior executives, academics, economists, scientists and regional leaders and policy experts. 

Panels:

  • COP31 Priorities & Australia’s Negotiating Role: From Global Commitments to Regional Leadership
  • Resources, Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chains: Mining, Materials and the Geopolitics of the Net-Zero Economy
  • Financy, Institutions & Policy Delivery: Turning Leadership and Commitments into Real-World Outcomes
  • Net Zero Pathways, Energy Systems & Security: Designing Credible Net Zero Transitions that Delivery Reliability, Affordability and Security
  • Climate, Energy & National Security: Energy, Infrastructure and Climate Risk as Security Multipliers
  • Climate Resillience, State Capacity & Regional Stability: Strengthening Resilience to Protect Sovereignty and Development

Henderson: Defence Industry Engagement Session

This series brings together leaders from Babcock, government and key industry partners to provide practical insights into upcoming programs, supply chain requirements, export pathways, and the support available to Australian SMEs looking to enter the sector for the first time or expanding an existing defence footprint.

Across each session, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to enter Babcock’s supply chain, meeting defence industry supplier requirements and export opportunities through their Global Supply Chain Program (GSCP).

The Defence Industry Engagement Series supports suppliers across all defence domains and encourages open dialogue on how SMEs and primes can work together to strengthen sovereign capability.

SHIELD CRC Industry Workshop – Online

Australia is increasingly reliant on precise and secure Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), and that dependency is becoming a vulnerability.

From banking and energy to transport and emergency services, our critical systems depend on satellite- based positioning and timing, mostly from foreign-operated Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. These signals are unprotected, unverified, and easily disrupted by interference, cyberattack, or space weather. As digital transformation accelerates and systems become more autonomous and interconnected, the consequences of a PNT failure multiply risking blackouts, communication loss, navigation failures, and financial disruption.

The SHIELD CRC can change this: Together we can build a sovereign, resilient, and secure PNT ecosystem for Australia – one that detects threats, withstands interference, and recovers quickly so that business continuity, public safety and economic stability are not left vulnerable to forces beyond our control.

The outputs of the CRC will improve productivity and business continuity, simulate new industry growth and strengthen sovereignty national security.

 

DEADLINE: AUKUS SME Readiness Fund

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a competitive grant program to provide funding support to Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain, specifically for AUKUS Pillars 1 and 2.  

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a key component of the WA Government’s strategy for a strong and resilient economy, bolstering our industrial resilience through the Made in WA plan.

  • Grant funding is for 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $100,000.

Learn more and apply here: DEADLINE: AUKUS SME Readiness Fund

Subsea Energy Australia Supplier Showcase

Join on the exhibition floor where SEA Members will be showcasing the innovative products and services they have to offer.

This year there will also be talks covering various areas across the industry throughout the afternoon.

Join this evening of networking & conversations following a day showcasing our members products and services. Everyone is welcome to this sundowner.

WA Defence Industry 2025 Gala Dinner

The WA Defence Industry Gala Dinner celebrates the strength, resilience, and capability of Western Australia’s Defence Industry – with a special focus on our vibrant local SME community and the dedicated service of the Australian Defence Force.

Proudly hosted by the Henderson Alliance and the AIDN this signature event brings together industry leaders, government, primes, and SMEs for an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration.

The evening will also host the annual Awards Presentation:

  • Minister’s Award for Excellence in Defence Industry (SME)
  • Minister’s Award for Services to Defence Industry (Individual)