This workshop is going to cover the role and importance of SMEs and how to do business within the defence sector.
The UK defence sector is a growing, multi-billion-pound industry with significant opportunities for businesses of all sizes, and we’re going to help you understand the procurement landscape and what it takes to become supplier ready.
This exclusive workshop will provide practical insights into how your business can engage with the defence supply chain, secure accreditation, and successfully secure new opportunities within the sector.
Places for this workshop are very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. This workshop will be followed by an event with Make UK Defence, providing further opportunities to deepen your understanding of the defence sector and expand your network within the industry.
With expert speakers spanning industry primes, supplier SMEs and trade associations, this event is designed to give you the knowledge, strategies, and connections needed to navigate the defence sector with confidence.
With the UK government set to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, the demand for suppliers, services, and innovation within the industry is set to grow. Now is the time to position your business for success in this expanding market.
Join us for this essential workshop and gain the knowledge, connections, and strategies to successfully engage with the UK defence sector and secure long-term contracts.
Agenda:
- Introduction & Welcome – Steve Wilkinson, RTC North.
- Make UK Defence – Keynote Speaker, Andrew Kinniburgh.
- Cammel Laird – Kelvine Tomlinson, Procurement Director.
- Hellios, JOSCAR – Keynote Speaker, Didde Bjerglund-Martin.
- A&G Precision – Richard Craddock, Director.
- Q&A.
- Networking Lunch.
- Make UK Afternoon Event.
Stay for a networking lunch followed by the Make UK Defence Afternoon Session, where you can network with businesses already in the defence sector and hear an excellent range of insightful presentations from DASA and MTC.
***Please note: Registration does not guarantee you a place on this workshop. Your registration will be subject to further security checks by our team to ensure suitability.
This workshop is for companies within Liverpool City Region companies only. If your company is based in Liverpool, Halton, St.Helens, Knowsley, Wirral or Sefton, you are eligible.
Register here