ADIESA upcoming events

ADIESA Mid-Year Dinner with AIRMSHL Robert Chipman AO, CSC (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Air Marshal Robert Chipman AO CSC

Vice Chief of the Defence Force

Financial members of ADIESA are invited to join us for the ADIESA Members and VIP Mid-Year Dinner with guest speaker Air Marshal Robert Chipman AO CSC

Tickets

ADIESA members - 2 complimentary tickets per member company

Members can purchase additional tickets - $200 per person

Please coordinate company representative attendance through your organisation's bundle coordinator / point of contact.

Registration cutoff - 12 June 2026

Final numbers and dietary requirements will be provided to the venue by 12 June. Please note registrations received after this date can't be guaranteed. After the 12 June, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we'll let you know if a place becomes available.

Contact

To check your membership point of contact or for any other inquiries please email us on admin@adiesa.org.au

Dress - Business Attire

Air Marshal Robert Chipman AO CSC

Vice Chief of the Defence Force

Air Marshal Robert Chipman joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1989 as an Officer Cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy, graduating from Sydney University with an Honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1992. He was appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Force on 9 July 2024.

He completed Pilot’s Course in 1994, F/A-18 Operational Conversion in 1995 and Fighter Combat Instructor Course in 1999. Following various operational and instructor assignments, he commanded No 75 Squadron from 2006-2009 and No 81 Wing from 2013-2014. In 2008, No 75 Squadron was awarded the Duke of Gloucester Cup for the most proficient flying squadron and the Kittyhawk Trophy in 2009 for the most proficient fighter squadron.

Air Marshal Chipman has staff experience in capability development roles within Capability Development Group and Air Force Headquarters. He has completed a tour as Director of the Australian Air and Space Operations Centre within Headquarters Joint Operations Command. In 2015, he was an inaugural Director of Plan Jericho, an Air Force transformation program intended to deliver joint, integrated air and space capability for the Australian Defence Force.

On promotion to Air Vice-Marshal in 2019 Air Marshal Chipman served as Australia’s Military Representative to NATO and the European Union. He was the Head of Military Strategic Commitments, responsible for the strategic level management and situational awareness of current and potential Australian Defence Force commitments from January 2021, until his selection as Chief of Air Force and promotion to Air Marshal in July 2022.

Air Marshal Chipman deployed on Operation SLIPPER in 2012 as a Battlecab Director in the United States Air Force 609th Air and Space Operations Centre. He deployed on Operation OKRA in 2014 as inaugural Commander Air Task Unit 630.1, for which he was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in 2015. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019 for his exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in coalition air operations, air combat capability preparedness, and strategic capability development and sustainment and an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2024 for his distinguished service in responsible positions as Australia’s Military Representative to NATO and as Head of Military Strategic Commitments Branch.

Air Marshal Chipman has completed a Masters in Business Administration and graduated as a fellow of the Defence and Strategic Studies Course in 2016. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme. He is also an alumni of the Cranlana Institute and has completed the United Nations Senior Mission Leaders Course.

Air Marshal Chipman is married to Alyce and has 4 sons, Thomas, Oliver, Darcy and Charlie. He enjoys keeping fit and reading.

ADIESA Member and VIP Drinks (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

ADIESA Member and VIP Drinks

Speaker to be announced

Tickets

ADIESA members - 2 complimentary tickets per member company

Members can purchase additional tickets - $150 per person

Please coordinate company representative attendance through your organisation's bundle coordinator / point of contact.

Contact

To check your membership point of contact or for any other inquiries please email us on admin@adiesa.org.au

Dress

Business Attire

ADIESA 2026 Annual General Meeting (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Financial members of ADIESA are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. Please contact us if you wish to check your membership status.

AGM documentation provided in due course

2026 Notice of AGM to Members
2026 AGM Agenda
2026 AGM Proxy Voting Form WORD / PDF
2026 AGM Voting Rules
2026 AGM Board Nomination Process
2026 AGM Board Nomination Form WORD / PDF

The AGM pack including Board nominees and further voting information if required, the 2025/26 Audited Financial Statements and the draft AGM minutes, will be sent to members prior to the AGM.

Board nominations

At the 2026 ADIESA Annual General Meeting, an election will be held. Members are encouraged to nominate a representative to sit on the ADIESA Board. It is a great opportunity for organisations and individuals to make a significant contribution to the ADIESA mission and enhance collaboration between Defence and industry. ADIESA board members are critical to building impartial relationships with key Defence stakeholders on behalf of our members.

Role and Responsibilities

Advocate for ADIESA and its mission and embrace a “best for Defence and whole of industry” perspective.
Contribute to the organisation and implementation of ADIESA events, such as Environmental Working Groups, Focus Groups, workshops and networking events.
Represent ADIESA at meetings with Defence customers and Industry.
Attend monthly board meetings, with the expectation of actioning assigned tasks between meetings.
Ideally, be in the position to host at least one board meeting during the year.

It is important to note that ADIESA is not a lobbying organisation and does not seek to represent any particular view to Defence or Government. Its primary mission is to encourage collaboration between Defence and industry to achieve improved Capability outcomes for the ADF.

The current board wishes to highlight that it values diversity among board members – for example diversity among member organisations, and of gender and age of individual nominees. Please take this into consideration in your deliberations regarding nominees and ultimately the voting process.

Inquiries

E: admin@adiesa.org.au

ADIESA End of Year Dinner for Members and VIPS (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 07:00:00 GMT

ADIESA End of Year Dinner

Speaker to be announced

ADIESA members are invited to join us for Drinks and Dinner following our AGM.
Also joining us will be VIPs and supporters from the Department of Defence.

Tickets:

ADIESA members - 2 complimentary tickets per company

Members can purchase additional tickets - $200 per person

Dress Code: Business Attire

ADIESA is a Defence Industry Association with a mission to create trusted environments for collaboration between Defence and Industry which will enhance capabilities in the Information, Cyber and Electronic Systems Domains. ADIESA aims to assist with force modernisation and encourage business process improvement, by facilitating increased collaboration between Industry, Defence and other relevant elements of Government.