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Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace 2026


Date: October 6-8, 2026

Location: Land Forces 2026 (Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre)

AAUS' Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace 2026 conference will take place on Wednesday 7th October, 2026 as an associated conference for the Land Forces Exposition at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace aims to promote engagement between defence and defence industry on the evolving use of autonomy and uncrewed systems for defence applications. It will feature presentations and discussion panels on relevant, topical issues as well as look at the opportunities and challenges facing the autonomous defence sector.  

Land Forces 2026 Website

Conference Themes

    • Current and future ADF programs involving uncrewed systems (land, sea and air domains)

    • Emerging uncrewed systems technology, innovation and R&D relevant to defence programs

    • Operation perspectives gained from the use of uncrewed systems in a defence setting

    • Defence innovation funding programs and opportunities


    Event Format

    The Land Forces exhibition will take place over three days with the AAUS conference being held on Wednesday 7th October, 2026. Your registration will also include the opportunity to attend the networking drinks event which will follow the conference on the 7th, offsite, between 5.30-7.30pm. Location to be advised closer to the event.


    Registration 

    All registrations will go through the official Land Forces website as either a trade visitor or a defence visitor. Once you have selected either of these you will then be able to input your details and then select to attend the AAUS Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace event.

    Registration 

    All registrations will go through the off

     Delegate TypeEarly Bird Price Normal Price 
     AAUS Member $370.00 $450.00
     Non-Member $470.00 $550.00
     Government $370.00 $450.00

    • All pricing inclusive of GST
    • Early Bird ends 30th June 2026
    • Normal Pricing from 1st July 2026
    • All delegates must agree to AAUS Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct
    • Registration is via the official Land Forces 2026 website

    Call for Papers 

    AAUS has opened its call for papers for its Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace 2026 conference at Land Forces 2026. We are inviting abstracts from individuals and organisations who would like to present at our conference.

    All abstracts must include a presentation title and address one or more of the conference themes.

    Abstracts can be submitted using the online submission form. The closing date for submissions is 5pm, Tuesday 30th June.


    Event Sponsorship - Now available

    AAUS has a number of sponsorship packages available for the Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace 2026 conference. 

    Sponsorship offers a high‑impact opportunity to showcase your organisation to key Defence personnel, industry, and academic stakeholders, enhance brand visibility, and build strategic partnerships through tailored packages that include speaking, branding, and exclusive delegate engagement.


    Sponsorship Prospectus
    AAUS gratefully acknowledges the support of our event sponsors. 

    Event Sponsor



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