Past events
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![Emerging Disruptive Technology Assessment Symposium | Information and Influence](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/Website-event-hero-400x300.jpg?itok=IsRMOk1R)
The 2024 Emerging and Disruptive Technology Assessment Symposium (EDTAS) featured key note presentations and panels of subject matter experts and thought leaders in the modern landscape of information and influence.
![HPRnet Symposium 2023 HPRnet Symposium 2023](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/HPRnet_2023.jpg?itok=isMRIpc4)
The annual Human Performance Research network (HPRnet) symposium provides an opportunity for human performance scientists to hear about the latest military challenges, network with other Defence human scientists and hear about some of the latest developments in human performance research for the military.
![Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2023 Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2023](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/DHSS_hero-img.jpg?itok=P6gaOgwf)
DHSS 2023 was co-hosted by Queensland University of Technology and the Department of Defence in partnership with Deakin Events Management.
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Defence and the SABRE Alliance held a successful workshop to seek input from the Australian biotechnology sector and ADSUN members on emerging disruptive biotechnologies with Defence and National Security applications that could be realised in the next 5-15 years.
![National Science Week 2023 National Science Week 2023](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/nswk_2023_800x600.png?itok=6fgiLnR_)
Each year, Defence celebrates National Science Week in recognition of the incredible contributions our STEM professionals make to Defence and national security.
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The Inaugural, Safeguarding Australia through Biotechnology Response and Engagement (SABRE) workshop was launched at the ‘Science Meets Parliament’ Initiative, March 2023. The mission of the workshop was to emphasise the importance of partnership and innovation, in building stronger more resilient systems, that can adapt to the evolving threat landscape. Over 200 participants from across the biotechnology ecosystem were immersed in one of three simulated live-threat scenarios (vignettes).
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DSTG once again had a presence at Avalon.
![The 13th DST International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring The 13th DST International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/hums2023_300x400.png?itok=P-oQDlXm)
The 13th Defence Science and Technology International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring will be held at Avalon & Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from 27‑28th February 2023, in conjunction with the 20th Australian International Aerospace Congress (AIAC20).
![HPRnet Symposium 2022 HPRnet Symposium 2022](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/hprnet_2022_400x300.jpg?itok=UkMMjB9l)
The annual Human Performance Research network (HPRnet) symposium provides an opportunity for network members and those with an interest in human performance to hear about the latest developments in human performance research for the military.
![Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2022 Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2022](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/dhss_400x300.jpg?itok=_tFGcCnO)
The Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS) is the principal Australian forum for those interested in the application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability.