Strategies for ambitious aerospace, defence, security and space businesses preparing for their next stage of growth.
Growth creates new opportunities, but it also brings new challenges.
Customer expectations increase, governance becomes more demanding, new regulations emerge, and access to finance, talent and international markets becomes increasingly important. To help members navigate this transition, we're launching our Growth Ready series.
Join us for our inaugural event to uncover what it takes to thrive. While designed for larger SMEs and emerging mid-tier organisations, the event will be valuable to any business looking to understand the opportunities and challenges that come with growth. We’ll consider the decisions involved and explore the opportunities and risks to growth in 2027 and beyond.
AGENDA
- 12:30 Arrival, tea and coffee
- 13:00 ADS Welcome - Jason Sinclair (ADS - Group Finance Director)
- 13:05 CMS Welcome - Partner, CMS
- 13:15 Geopolitical landscape fireside chat
- 13:45 Panel: Post-DIP and opportunities in defence dommercial - Moderated by Charlotte Davies (ADS Defence - Head of Commercial)
- 14:30 Networking Break
- 15:00 Panel: How to Manage Growth - Moderated by Elliot Cowan (Partner, CMS)
- 15:45 Panel: Lessons from Mid-Tiers
- 16:30 Speaker Session: What’s coming up: DBAM / Employment Rights Act / BICS / BBB - Christina Smith (ADS - Director Legal & Company Secretary)
- 16:45 Closing Remarks - Jason Sinclair (ADS - Group Finance Director)
- 16:50 Networking Drinks and Canapés
- 18:00 Close
The afternoon will conclude with networking drinks, providing an opportunity to continue the conversation.
You'll leave with practical insights, fresh perspectives and valuable connections to help achieve your growth ambitions.
INTRODUCING OUR 'GROWTH READY' SERIES
Growth Ready brings together resources, webinars and events to help aerospace, defence, security and space businesses prepare for the next stage of growth.
It's a collaborative programme delivered in partnership with our network of business services members – utilising their wealth of knowledge of our sectors and first-hand experience of managing growth.
Jason Sinclair, ADS Group Finance Director, said:
"We're delighted to launch our new Growth Ready series to help members navigate the operational, commercial and strategic challenges that can either accelerate growth or quietly hold our members back. This event is the first in our series, and I encourage all ambitious companies to join us, to get informed, exchange ideas and start planning for a stronger future."
INTRODUCING THE ADS BUSINESS SERVICES NETWORK
The ADS Business Services Network brings together ADS members who provide professional advice and solutions across areas including finance, legal services, digital transformation, operations and risk management. With a deep understanding of our sectors, they help businesses improve performance, manage risk, save costs and prepare for growth.
The network was created to showcase this expertise and connect businesses with experts who understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing our sectors, helping businesses making informed decisions in response to an increasingly complex operating environment.
