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The Deakin Defence Conference is a premier national forum for researchers, industry partners, and Defence professionals interested in how technological innovation and human-centred research can enhance Australia’s Defence capability.
DDC 2026 will be hosted by Deakin University with funding from the US AirForce Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) / Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD). It will be held from 30 March - 1 April 2026 at Deakin University Downtown, Melbourne.
DDC 2026 will be hosted by Deakin University with funding from the US AirForce Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) / Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD). It will be held from 30 March - 1 April 2026 at Deakin University Downtown, Melbourne.
The Call for Abstracts is now open. Submissions aligning with the conference theme - “Advancing Defence Capabilities Through Asymmetric Technologies and Human Factors Research”- will receive priority consideration. Papers highlighting AI-driven technologies, autonomous systems, cyber innovation, human performance, and cross disciplinary collaboration are particularly welcomed for their potential to advance operational capability and strategic advantage. Abstracts that failed to articulate Defence relevance and practical implications, or are not of sufficient quality, are unlikely to be accepted.
The Scientific Committee will consider submissions describing theoretical, experimental, computational, and applied research, as well as discussion or position papers relevant to Defence capability development. Where applicable, quantitative analyses, algorithmic methods, or system evaluations should be described in sufficient detail to enable assessment of their validity and reproducibility. This does not preclude the presentation of exploratory work, pilot studies, or concept demonstrations, particularly those offering novel insights into the integration of technology and human capability within Defence contexts.
Abstracts Should:
The Scientific Committee will consider submissions describing theoretical, experimental, computational, and applied research, as well as discussion or position papers relevant to Defence capability development. Where applicable, quantitative analyses, algorithmic methods, or system evaluations should be described in sufficient detail to enable assessment of their validity and reproducibility. This does not preclude the presentation of exploratory work, pilot studies, or concept demonstrations, particularly those offering novel insights into the integration of technology and human capability within Defence contexts.
Abstracts Should:
- Clearly demonstrate Defence relevance and alignment with operational priorities
- Highlight practical implications, real-world applications, or innovation potential
- Be well-structured and aligned with the conference theme
- Be formatted according to Abstract Template
Evaluation Criteria:
- Defence Relevance: How does this research inform or support Defence strategy or practice?
- Practical Implications: What outcomes, tools, or capabilities might result?
- Quality: Is the abstract robust, well-articulated, and thematically relevant?
Presentation Formats:
Short oral presentations (~10 minutes plus questions)
- Poster (with optional 2 minute "Poster Pitch")
- Select contributors may be invited for extended talks, at the discretion of the Scientific Committee
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