Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia

About the WDSN Gala Dinner

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Women in Defence and Security Network (WDSN) is pleased to invite you to its annual national security gala dinner, to be held on Thursday 19 November at Gandel Hall.

This dinner sells out each year and is a great opportunity to meet new people working across the national security and foreign policy community, at a range of levels. Bring a friend, or a group of colleagues, and join us for a genuinely fun and relaxed evening of networking, drinks and dinner.

ASPI’s WDSN seeks to foster debates and discussions on the issues of the day and emerging trends, all while being a great outlet for women (and men!) from diverse backgrounds to build their networks across the national security and foreign policy community. Diversity is vital to contestability and decision-making and the WDSN welcomes people from all backgrounds and all professional levels to join us for this event.

So, book in early to join us for an evening of live music, thoughtful discussions, delicious food and networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets are on sale now, with early bird discounts available for a short time. Group bookings (tables of 10) and student discounts are also available.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, please email ASPI Chief of Staff and WDSN Convenor, Olivia Nelson, at olivianelson@aspi.org.au.

Event Organiser

Kaylene McCoy
Kaylene McCoy
Events Manager
ASPI
kaylenemccoy@aspi.org.au