The Naval Historical Society of Australia, is pleased to share details of the upcoming Chief of Navy's History Conference, commemorating 125 years of Australian Naval History.

Presented by the Sea Power Centre — Australia and the Australian Naval Institute, with support from the Australian National Maritime Museum and UNSW Canberra, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matthew Paul Buckley AM CSC RAN invites you to explore the four core themes of his tenure: Purpose, People, Platforms, and Partnerships.

Event Details:
Dates: Thursday 19 & Friday 20 November 2026
Time: 0800 Registration for an 0845 Start (Concludes at 1700 daily)
Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Conference Dinner: Thursday 19 November at 1800
Early Bird Registration
Take advantage of the early bird discount before standard pricing applies.
Early Bird Ticket: $160 (Available until 30 September 2026)
REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Conference Highlights & Special Events
Keynote Speaker: Professor Craig Stockings (UNSW Canberra) opening Day 2 at 0845.
Featured Speakers: Dr Natali Pearson (University of Sydney), RADM Peter Jones RAN (Ret'd), Dr Richard Dunley (UNSW Canberra), CDRE Peter Leavy RAN (Ret'd), Dr Miranda Booth (UNSW Canberra), and Paul Grace (Operation Hurricane).

Book Launch: Official launch of Just Another Day in the Delta by Max Speedy RAN (Ret'd) detailing Helicopter Flight Vietnam (Thursday at 1700).
John Jeremy Memorial Essay Prize: Announcement of the 2026 winner.
Society AGM and Book launch, 18 November 2026

Please note that on the previous day, Wednesday 18 November (0930 to 1130) also at the Museum, the Society will conduct its 2026 Annual General Meeting followed by a book launch. This book is entitled First Gulf War: RAN Logistics by Dr Victor Rudenno. Registration and other details will be provided in the coming weeks.

We look forward to seeing many of our members and historical enthusiasts in Darling Harbour this November for what promises to be a landmark discussion on Australia's naval history.

Warm regards,

Naval Historical Society of Australia