EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER CONFERENCES & TRADE SHOWS
INDO PACIFIC 2022 hits record attendance The INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition featured the largest exhibitor turnout in the event’s 20-year history. It is believed to be the largest defence industry event ever held in Australia, after a record 736 participating exhibitor companies presented at the event at Sydney’s International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour from 10-12 May 2022.
INDO PACIFIC 2022 featured more than 25,000 visitor attendances across the three days it was held. The 736 participating exhibitor companies from 23 countries was a 12% increase on 2019 and the largest number of participating companies in the history of any AMDA Foundation event. The exhibition space was 11% larger than the previous record set in 2019 and over 70 conferences, symposia and presentations were held, including the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea Power Conference, King-Hall Naval History Conference and Sailors’ Forum. There were also 115 official defence, industry, academic and government delegations; 20 industry sponsors and more than 40 nations represented, with 39 Chief of Navy Counterparts (or their representative) from around the world. The INDO PACIFIC International Maritime Exposition is the region’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia and technology leaders, in the national interest. The three-day event is a platform for engagement and incorporates an international industry exhibition, specialist conference program featuring presentations and symposia from leading
maritime institutions and networking opportunities. It is also strongly supported by the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Government Department of Defence and the New South Wales State Government. The INDO PACIFIC 2022 Conference Program covered a range of topics from the spectrum of opportunities and issues currently facing the maritime industry, academia and government within Australian and the Indo Pacific region, including shipbuilding and sustainment, nuclear technology, autonomous drone use in the maritime sphere, emergency response and many more. Exhibiting at INDO PACIFIC 2022 were AIMEX members AMI Group, Austal, BtB Marine, Commercial ROV, Doen WaterJets, Echo Marine Group, GME, Luerssen Australia, Marine Air Flow International, Penske Australia + New Zealand, PFG Group, Pyrotek, Queensland Government, Royal HaskoningDHV, Sydney City Marine, The Whiskey Project Group, Tropical Reef Shipyard, VEEM Ltd, Volvo Penta Australia, Wayout Evacuation Systems. At the conclusion of all three days, industry exhibitors, delegates and trade visitors came together to network and celebrate a successful day of business at the daily networking functions. Networking Function sponsors for 2022 were ANZ, BAE Systems and Kyndryl.
Justin Giddings, CEO of INDO PACIFIC 2022 organiser AMDA Foundation, said INDO PACIFIC 2022 comprehensively achieved its goal of bringing the maritime and defence communities together. “This was my first INDO PACIFIC, and it was overwhelming to see the support of not only Navy, but also the exhibitors, sponsors and visitors.” Mr Giddings said. “From Day One there were a hum of activity in the halls that continued for the entire event. INDO PACIFIC was delayed from 2021 because of COVID, and it was clear that industry is very happy to be talking face-to-face again, so the vibe on the floor was electric. “We thank the Royal Australian Navy for its commitment and engagement with INDO PACIFIC 2022, and for its service to the nation. “I must also acknowledge the tireless efforts of the AMDA Foundation staff in putting this very complex and professional event together. “Set for 7-9 November next year, INDO PACIFIC 2023 will return the event to its traditional schedule, and although that is only 18 months away, we hope that everyone will be back next year for an equally successful event.”
Images courtesy of INDO PACIFIC 2022 & AIMEX
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