ADS Defence SME Symposium: in partnership with SVGC
As the UK prepares to publish its Defence Investment Plan, the defence ecosystem is at a pivotal moment. The Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy have set ambitious goals for strengthening sovereign capability and resilience. Yet, for many SMEs within the defence supply chain, these ambitions have yet to translate into tangible opportunities or practical outcomes.
This symposium brings together SMEs, Mid-Tiers, and Primes for a day of transparent dialogue, strategic insight, and collaborative problem-solving. We will explore the evolving defence landscape, assess the implications of current policy, and identify actionable pathways to ensure SMEs can meet increased production demands and contribute meaningfully to national defence objectives.
Join us to
- Gain clarity on the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy
- Network with key stakeholders across the defence supply chain
- Participate in open discussions on barriers, solutions, and future collaboration.
Provisional agenda
- 10:00 – Registration and refreshments
- 10:25 – Introduction and house keeping
- 10:30 – ADS and SVGC welcome
- 10:35 – Keynote: SMEs are critical to defence
- 10:50 – A defence SME perspective
- 11:10 – Panel session one: Defence SME challenges
- 11:50 – Introduction to the Office For Small Business Growth
- 12:10 – Networking break
- 12:30 – Panel session two: Disruptive Technologies
- 13:10 – Networking Lunch
- 13:50 – Panel session three: Prime – SME engagement
- 14:30 – SME Success Story
- 14:50 – Summary and conclusion
- 15:20 – Closing remarks and networking
- 16:00 – Depart
Exhibiting and sponsorship options
We are able to offer a limited number of exhibiting table top packages SOLD OUT (at £650 + VAT) and sponsorship packages (at £1500 + VAT). Please contact Adam Doyle to find out more.
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