Australian Opus Suite Conference 2026

The Australian Opus Suite Conference returns to Sydney in 2026, bringing together the Australian Opus Suite community, defence leaders, and LCM professionals. Join us on 10 March 2026, to explore case studies and new applications of Opus Suite across defence programs. Join us and gain strategic insights from leading defence organizations, deepen your understanding of analysis-driven LCM, and see how Opus Suite is being used to solve today’s readiness, cost, and support-system challenges.

To kick off the conference, we invite all attendees to a relaxed mingle evening in Sydney on 9 March. Enjoy great company, engaging conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere before the main event. 

Preliminary Agenda

Keynote & Guest Speakers 2026

We are proud to announce that this year’s keynote speech will be delivered by Malina Rumble, Director, Combat Support Group Program Integration at CASG. The program also features esteemed guest speaker Ian Mortimer, Business Development Manager at Logistic Engineering Services. Check out our agenda topics and register today! 

Keynote - Malina Rumble, Director, Combat Support Group Program Integration  |  CASG Malina Rumble is a senior Defence leader specialising in Integrated Logistics Support and Integrated Product Support. She currently leads Combat Support Group Program Integration at CASG and has played a key role in Australia’s transition from ILS to IPS. Malina is also a Founder and Director of the Australian Chapter of CLEP.

Ian Mortimer, Business Development Manager   |   Logistic Engineering Services Ian is the Business Development Manager at Logistic Engineering Services (LES), and has 35 years of ILS and LSA experience across all sectors of Defence and Defence Industry.

Preliminary Agenda

A Meeting Place for Decision-Makers and LCM Professionals

The conference is tailored for LCM professionals, program managers, top-level executives, and those involved in LCM. It brings together decision-makers and practitioners from across the international Opus Suite Community to exchange ideas, look ahead, and network with peers from the industry.

This year’s program will delve into strategic and tactical decision-making across the system lifecycle, exploring the latest Opus Suite updates and developments in LCM methodology while also highlighting practical techniques for optimizing technical and support system designs to enhance readiness, cost-efficiency, and mission success. It will further examine the growing value of digital twin modeling and the importance of precise, timely analysis, along with new approaches for addressing short-term readiness challenges.

This conference is designed for professionals who shape the future of Life Cycle Management (LCM), including:

• Executives and Program Directors

• Project Managers and System Engineers

• ILS and LCM Teams

• Bid & Contracting Teams

• Analysts, Planners, and Decision-Support Specialists

• All Opus Suite Analysts, Users, and Professionals who work with or rely on Opus Suite results

For more information, contact Andrew Perkins at Systecon Australia.