Royal Australian Air Force aviators convened at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on March 18, 2026, for the Aviator Symposium 2026, focusing on the theme “How does the airminded warfighter build fighting depth?” Nearly 1,000 aviators and Air Force personnel attended the event, organized by the Air and Space Power Centre, to discuss warfighter mindset, culture, teamwork, and leadership.
The symposium provided opportunities for aviators at all levels to reflect on themes from the Air and Space Power Conference, engage with the Senior Leadership Team and Senior Enlisted Leaders Team, and contribute ideas on air power’s future. Discussions emphasized mental toughness, cohesive teams, professional growth, and a northern operational focus.
The agenda on Tuesday, March 17, featured a welcome address and fireside chat on strategic leadership at 0830-0845, followed by a panel on the airminded warfighter mindset from 0900-0945. A speech on mental toughness for aviators ran 1020-1100, with panels on cohesive teams at 1105-1200, professional growth at 1345-1440, and northern focus at 1515-1600. The day closed with a speech at 1605-1615.
Attendance was restricted to Air Force personnel and Air Force unit-specific Australian Public Service members. Registrations opened January 14, 2026. The event at 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2601, promoted reflection and conversations across Air Force ranks.