Kick off the summit with a networking breakfast, allowing attendees to connect and discuss expectations for the event.

Welcome address by the summit chairperson, outlining the objectives and significance of the increased defence spending and opportunities for suppliers.

Presentation by a senior government official on the commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and the ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament, focusing on opportunities for suppliers.

This session will explore how the Ministry of Defence is transforming its commercial approach to improve agility, value for money, and supplier engagement. Attendees would gain insight into strategic priorities, delivery reforms, and what the evolving commercial landscape means for doing business with Defence.

Experts explore how stronger partnerships between the MOD, primes, SMEs, and wider industry can accelerate innovation, resilience, and capability delivery across the defence supply chain.

This session will explore how evolving defence policies and spending commitments are shaping strategic priorities—and what they mean for suppliers across the defence industry.

Exploring the role of emerging technologies such as AI, drones, and advanced manufacturing in enhancing defence capabilities, and how suppliers can contribute.

This session explores how defence suppliers and the MOD can work together to overcome supply chain challenges and implement contracting strategies that enhance long-term resilience and agility.

Gain insight into how UK suppliers can strengthen their role in global defence markets, unlock export opportunities, and support the Government’s defence and security export ambitions.

Summarise key takeaways from the day and outline next steps for attendees, emphasising supplier opportunities.