Advanced Manufacturing in Australia: The AUKUS Opportunity for U.S. Companies

01/27/2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
(GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US and Canada)

ABOUT

  • American manufacturers will discover the partnering and business opportunities emerging within the Australian maritime defense sector, with a particular focus on the AUKUS (Australia-U.K.-U.S.) Alliance.  There are unprecedented opportunities for U.S. firms to export their world-leading technology and systems as they work with Australian industries to enhance Australia's advanced manufacturing capabilities, directly supporting AUKUS Pillar I and II priorities and other important industry sectors.
  • Australia is actively seeking to boost its capabilities and integrate global best practices in its defense industrial base.  Through collaboration with key partners, U.S. advanced manufacturing companies can help drive innovation and security across maritime and defense supply chains.
  • This webinar has been designed for American suppliers of advanced manufactured finished products and advanced manufacturing solutions.  We will present practical steps for U.S. firms on doing business in Australia and partnering with Australian companies that are seeking to build innovation and resilience in critical industries.

Webinar fee: $25

Agenda

       Welcome and Introduction: Molly Hope, Advanced Manufacturing Team Lead

       Introduction to Australia: Steve Knode, Senior Commercial Officer - Oceania

       United States Military Group-Australia: COL Lewis Vaughn, Chief ODC. Joint Production and MRO Opportunities in-country.

       U.S. Department of State: Policy Overview: Matt Steinhelfer, AUKUS Senior Advisor

       AUKUS Joint Venture Opportunities: Mathew Cantagallo, Director Defence and Security, Austrade. Autralian Capability and partnership opportunities. 

       Why Look at International Markets: Rear Admiral David Goggins (retired), U.S. Navy. New revenue opportunities through expanded markets and product offerings. Program support for companies looking to collaborate in the Australian Manufacturing space.

       Advanced Manufacturing in Australia: Dr. Jens Goennemann, Managing Director, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre. The state of advanced manufacturing in Australia and opportunities for collaboration. 

       Q&A

       Closing remarks: Rana Nusheiwat, Commercial Specialist-Australia

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Speakers

COL Lewis Vaughn Speaker image

COL Lewis Vaughn

Chief @ U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation

Dr. Jens Goennemann Speaker image

Dr. Jens Goennemann

Managing Director @ Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre

John Kanawati Speaker image

John Kanawati

Commercial Specialist @ U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service

Lee Brayman Speaker image

Lee Brayman

Deputy Regional Senior Commercial Officer and Commercial Consul Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Island Countries @ U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service

Mathew Cantagallo Speaker image

Mathew Cantagallo

Director Defence and Security, Austrade

Matt Steinhelfer Speaker image

Matt Steinhelfer

AUKUS Senior Advisor

Molly Hope Speaker image

Molly Hope

Global Advanced Manufacturing Team @ U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service

Rana Nusheiwat Speaker image

Rana Nusheiwat

Commercial Specialist-Australia

Rear Admiral David Goggins (retired) Speaker image

Rear Admiral David Goggins (retired)

U.S. Navy

Steve Knode Speaker image

Steve Knode

Senior Commercial Officer-Oceania