The Chief of Army Symposium (CAS) 2026 will be held in conjunction with Land Forces 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 6 to 8 October 2026.

CAS 2026 is the Australian Army’s premier event. The strategic forum brings together Army leadership, industry, academia, and international partners to explore the future of land warfare, capability development and the evolving role of the profession of arms.

The symposium is designed to facilitate meaningful information exchange and foster a dynamic contest of ideas that challenges the audience to think differently.

Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026 will run from 6 to 8 October at the same venue. The event serves as a critical platform for Defence industry stakeholders to engage directly with the programs shaping the future of the Australian Army and the broader Indo-Pacific security landscape.

Further details on CAS 2026, including the confirmed event times and themes, will be announced at a later date.