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.
DRESS OF THE DAY: For Air Force Personnel, GPU OR AMCU. For Air Force Australian Public Service Members, Business Casual.
Registrations are available here. Please note that registrations to the Aviator Symposium are within the registration portal to the Air and Space Power Conference.
Registrations close for in-person attendance, Friday 6th of March at 11:30am
Please be advised the program is subject to change.
Aviator symposium |
wednesday 18th of march 2026 |
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| 0730 - 0755 |
Arrival Tea and Coffee and Registrations |
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| Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country | Warrant Officer Raquel Thiessen Master of Ceremonies |
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| Session 1 | Fireside Chat | Corporal Caitlin Russ Moderator Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton |
| Airminded Warfighter | Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, AM, CSC, DSM Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom |
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| 1000 - 1030 |
Morning Tea |
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| Session 2 | Mental Toughness for Aviators | Wing Commander Tim Hurford |
| Professional Growth |
Air Commodore Jarrod Pendlebury, CSC Warrant Officer David Turnbull |
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| 1215 - 1315 |
Lunch |
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| Session 3 | Cohesive Teams |
Wing Commander Pete Croce Wing Commander Sally Knox Corporal Amy Usher |
| 1415 - 1445 |
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 |