Chief of Army Symposium 2026 | Wednesday 7 - Thursday 8 October

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Do I need to register for this event?

Yes, to attend in-person you need to register for the event. Visit the Registration Page for more details

How do I register for CAS 2026?

Registration pathways depend on your attendee type. For full details on registration options and requirements, please visit the Registration page.

Can I attend Land Forces 2026?

Invited CAS 2026 guests, will be automatically registered for Land Forces 2026 upon completing their CAS registration.

Department of Defence personnel are eligible to register free of charge to attend both CAS 2026 and Land Forces. Visit the Land Forces website to register.

When can I collect my event access pass?

Your event access pass will be sent to the email address you provided during registration. Please ensure you print your pass in advance, as entry to the venue requires presentation of your pass to security. Access will not be permitted without a valid event pass.


If you have not received your event pass, please email army.events@defence.gov.au.

I didn't receive a confirmation email after registering.

Please check your junk mail and if you haven’t received the confirmation email please contact, army.events@defence.gov.au.


Event

What is the dress code for CAS 2026?

Military dress: Dress Order No 2E General Duty Dress (short-sleeve polyesters)

Civilian: Business attire

Where can I find more information on Land Forces 2026?
Where will CAS 2026 held?

Riverside Theatre, Level 2, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)

21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

Western Australia, Australia

6000

Will CAS 2026 be filmed or photographed?

Yes, the symposium will be recorded and available to view online shortly after the event. There will also be a photographer and videographer capturing components of the event.



Livestream

Is there a virtual viewing option?

Yes, there are two virtual viewing options available, one for Department of Defence (DoD) personnel and another for public access.

To access the DoD Virtual Portal, visit the Registration page and select the appropriate virtual attendance option.

Why use the Virtual Portal over the public live stream?

The portal will allow you to submit questions to the speakers and panellists throughout the entire CAS program and the stream is accessible via DPN.

Can I view the Virtual Portal from my phone?

No, for the best viewing experience we suggest using a desktop or laptop computer.

What do I need to do on the day to watch CAS 2026?

Registered Defence virtual attendee: You will receive your unique login details 48 hours prior to the event, this will also provide you with details on accessing the virtual portal. If you don't receive this email 48 hours in advance, please email army.events@defence.gov.au.

Public Access: Visit the Livestream page.

What if I'm having issues viewing the Virtual Portal?

The Virtual Portal has a live support desk that you can contact if you face any technical issues or have any navigational questions. You will see an icon at the top right corner of the website to access live support. If you are unable to access the portal, please email army.events@defence.gov.au.