Facilitating defence industry innovation, with Professor Emily Hilder

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Professor Emily Hilder, interim Head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how ASCA is facilitating innovation in the defence sector and the Commonwealth’s priority areas for defence technological transformation.

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking how ASCA will facilitate technological growth in the defence industry and how it is working with international partners to support innovation.
• Professor Hilder then examines priority areas for defence, including AI, quantum computing, and advanced materials and manufacturing – and how ASCA can help Australian SMEs on their journey.
• The podcast wraps up unpacking what’s next on ASCA’s horizon and how businesses can better collaborate with Defence.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team