As global security challenges evolve, Australia and Japan are reaffirming their commitment to resilience and mutual security through deeper technical cooperation and alignment with AUKUS Pillar 2 initiatives. AUKUS Pillar 2 presents new opportunities for both countries to combine their strengths in key defence sectors, such as cyber and artificial intelligence, to enhance collective security in the Indo-Pacific region. 

The Australia–Japan Technical Partnership Forum will bring together senior representatives from across government and industry to explore how the latest advancements, including Fivecast’s AI-enabled digital intelligence solutions, can address emerging threats, support interoperability, and enable rapid, informed decision-making.

Join us as we strengthen strategic technical partnerships, share expertise, and help shape a resilient, secure future for both our nations and the broader Indo-Pacific.

• Date: Friday, 6 February 2026 
• Time: 16:00–18:00 
• Venue: Australian Embassy
• Admission fee: Free 
• Program*
  • Opening remarks, Australian Embassy 
  • Keynote address (TBC)
  • Presentation:
    'Foreign Information Manipulation and Influence (FIMI) in Japan: Emerging Risks and Strategic Responses', Japan Nexus Intelligence Inc.
  • Panel discussion 
    - Ms. Karen Makishima, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
    - Mr. Jiro Hiroe, Lieutenant General, Commanding General of TERCOM, JGSDF (retired)
    - Prof. Michito Tsuruoka, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University
    - Dr. Brenton Cooper, CEO and Co Founder of Fivecast Pty Ltd 
  • Networking

*Updates to the event program will be made in due course. We encourage you to check this site prior to the event for the latest program.

Application deadline: 12:00pm, Thursday, 5 February 2026