Aviator Symposium 2026, National Convention Centre, Canberra, 18 March 2026.
Aviator Symposium: How does the airminded warfighter build fighting depth?
Presentations will provide opportunities for Aviators at all levels to reflect on the themes from the Air and Space Power Conference, engage directly with Aviators, Senior Leadership Team and Senior Enlisted Leaders Team, and contribute ideas on the future of air power.
Discussions will focus on the airminded warfighter, culture, teamwork and leadership, promoting conversations and reflection for all levels of Air Force.
Important note: the Aviator Symposium is open only to Air Force Personnel and Air Force unit specific Australian Public Service members. Attendees who register and are not an Air Force personnel or Air Force unit specific Australian Public Service members, will have their registration removed.
Registrations are available here.
Please be advised the program is subject to change.
Aviator symposium |
wednesday 18th of march 2026 |
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| 0730 |
Arrival Tea and Coffee and Registrations |
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| Induction and Acknowledgement of Country | Warrant Officer Raquel Thiessen Master of Ceremonies |
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| Session 1 | Airminded Warfighter | Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, AM, CSC, DSM Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom |
| 0945 - 1015 |
Morning Tea |
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| Session 2 | Mental Toughness for Aviators | Wing Commander Tim Hurford |
| Cohesive Teams | TBC | |
| 1200 - 1300 |
Lunch |
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| Session 3 | Professional Growth | TBC |
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Air Vice-Marshal Steve Pesce, AM Warrant Officer David Turnbull |
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| 1430 - 1500 |
Afternoon Tea |
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| Session 4 | Building Fighting Depth in Today's Air Force |
Air Vice-Marshal Nicholas Hogan, CSC Wing Commander Alex Smith Group Captain Andrew Nilson |
| Closing Address | Warrant Officer Ralph Clifton | |
| 1600 | Close of Day | Warrant Officer Raquel Thiessen |