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Friday, 30 October 2026 Hyatt Regency, Sydney Welcome reception: 6:00pm AEDT Official event start: 7:00pm Black tie
Celebrating excellence across the entire Australian AI ecosystem
AI is reshaping every industry from finance and healthcare to defence and energy. Behind this transformation are the researchers, engineers, founders, and leaders building AI solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. The Australian AI Awards program exists to recognise them.
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- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
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- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
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First launched in 2024, the awards have quickly become the definitive national benchmark for AI excellence. In 2026, the program returns for its third iteration, bigger, broader, and more ambitious than ever, with 37 categories spanning individual achievement, group innovation, and enterprise leadership.
Winners are chosen by an independent panel of AI experts drawn from industry, academia, and government. Finalists and winners gain national media coverage, profile among peers, and recognition that drives careers and businesses forward.
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Event date: Thursday, 6 August 2026 Venue: The Star, Sydney Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEST Official event start: 7:00pm Dress: Black tie
The Australian Aviation Awards is an exciting nationwide recognition program showcasing outstanding individuals and businesses positively shaping the growth and development of Australia’s aviation industry.
The highly anticipated event, to be held in August 2026, offers leading professionals and their businesses the opportunity to highlight their achievements, build exposure and support the expansion of their careers and companies.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
A monthly membership is only $5.99 or save with our annual plans.
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
This national awards program, which will culminate in a black-tie gala event in Sydney, will help forge connectivity between the sector and give greater visibility to the business of aviation in Australia.
Open to all businesses and professionals across the sector, irrespective of location, specialisation, affiliation or alliance, the Australian Aviation Awards will quickly become the universal benchmark for excellence in aviation.
Don’t miss your chance to win one of these coveted accolades at the industry’s night of nights.
From executives, aviators, trainers, technologists, technicians and crew to students, academics, and large and small businesses, take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build your reputation for excellence.
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2027 dates to be announced
Australia’s aviation sector is navigating a period of heightened complexity. Global volatility, geopolitical tension, and supply chain disruption are reshaping the operating environment, while rising consumer expectations and sustainability mandates are placing new demands on performance, transparency, and accountability.
At the same time, rapid advances in automation and digital infrastructure are creating opportunities to modernise operations and unlock future growth , but not without introducing new layers of risk.
The Australian Aviation Summit returns in 2026 to bring the industry together at this critical moment.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
A monthly membership is only $5.99 or save with our annual plans.
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
This August, leaders from across airlines, airports, government, and the broader aviation ecosystem will gather in Sydney to address the interconnected challenges shaping the sector. The agenda is grounded in four defining priorities: managing risk in a volatile global environment, progressing towards net zero, rebuilding passenger trust through improved reliability and transparency, and investing in automation and infrastructure to support long-term growth.
With a focus on practical outcomes, the summit will explore how organisations can strengthen resilience, adapt to external pressures, and position themselves for sustainable success.
Following the momentum of previous years, the 2026 summit will deliver deeper insight, sharper discussion, and greater alignment across the industry.
Register now to secure your place.
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2027 dates to be announced
The 2026 Australian Defence Industry Awards brought together the nation’s leading defence businesses and professionals for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across the sector.
Recognising people and businesses rather than products and platforms, the awards honoured outstanding achievements from across the defence ecosystem, including primes, SMEs, academic institutions, defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, academics, technicians, and other high-performing professionals.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
A monthly membership is only $5.99 or save with our annual plans.
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
As Australia’s premier defence awards program, the Australian Defence Industry Awards continue to celebrate those shaping the future of the nation’s defence capability.
The awards will return in 2027. Register your interest today to be among the first to know when submissions open, receive key program updates, and start preparing your path to national recognition.
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2027 dates to be announced
The Defence & National Security Workforce Awards program gives businesses in this sector an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of their rising stars, spotlight their innovative workforce programs, and showcase why they are the industry’s employer of choice.
The awards program recognises up-and-comers and initiatives from across the industry, from the best technical, operations, and communications specialists under 35 to the nation’s leading reserve support and training development programs.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
A monthly membership is only $5.99 or save with our annual plans.
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
The Defence & National Security Workforce Awards will return in 2027. Register your interest to be the first to know when submissions open.
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Thursday, 29 August 2024 • The Star, Sydney • Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEST • Official start: 7:00pm • Black tie
The Australian Aviation Awards is an exciting nationwide recognition program showcasing the outstanding individuals and businesses positively shaping the growth and development of Australia’s aviation industry.
Nominations and submissions for 2024 are now open all year round.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
A monthly membership is only $5.99 or save with our annual plans.
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
The highly anticipated event, to be held in August 2024, offers leading professionals and their businesses the opportunity to highlight their achievements, build exposure and support the expansion of their careers and companies.
This national awards program – which culminates in the black-tie gala event in Sydney – will help forge connectivity in the sector and give greater visibility to the business of aviation in Australia.
Open to all businesses and professionals across the sector, irrespective of location, specialisation, affiliation or alliance, the Australian Aviation Awards will quickly become the universal benchmark for excellence in aviation.
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Thursday, 29 August 2024 • The Star, Sydney • Registration begins 8:00am AEST • Official start: 9:00am • Business casual
Set against the backdrop of innovation and advancement in aviation, the inaugural Australian Aviation Summit 2024 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts for an unparalleled exchange of ideas and insights.
With a focus on the future of aviation in Australia, this summit serves as a platform for collaboration, education, and networking.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
A monthly membership is only $5.99 or save with our annual plans.
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
- Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital content
- Access to the Australian Aviation app
- Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazines
- Access to In Focus reports every month on our website
- Access to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive content
- Daily news updates via our email bulletin
The summit will analyse the most concerning impacts of the industry, including a post-pandemic world, diversity and workforce, and discuss the steps we as a nation need to take to ensure a booming sector.
Join us at the Australian Aviation Summit 2024 and be part of shaping the future of aviation in Australia and beyond.
Register now to secure your spot at this premier gathering of aviation professionals and enthusiasts.
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