Join ADS Scotland and Prestwick Aerosystems for an opportunity to hear directly from the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), UK Defence Innovation (UKDI, formerly DASA), Scottish Enterprise, and the National Wealth Fund on the funding, investment and business support available to help Scottish aerospace and defence companies innovate, grow and compete.
Whether you're looking to develop new technologies, expand capability, access finance or win new business, this forum will provide practical insight into the opportunities available and the organisations that can help you unlock them.
You'll also hear from ADS Chief Economist Aimie Stone, who will share the latest market intelligence, economic outlook and policy developments shaping the aerospace and defence sectors, alongside practical guidance on access to finance and business growth.
This is an opportunity to hear directly from the organisations shaping investment, innovation and business growth across the UK, ask questions, make connections and gain practical insight that can support your future plans.
agenda
- 10:00 - Welcome and opening remarks - Andy Williams (Director, ADS Scotland)
- 10:10 - Prestwick Aerosystems: Strategy, Growth and Supply Chain Opportunities - Paul McCubbin (Senior Manager Business Development, Prestwick Aerosystems)
- 10:25 - Market Outlook, Economic Trends and Access to Finance - Aimie Stone (Chief Economist, ADS)
- 10:45 - Unlocking Innovation and Growth in UK Aerospace - Sophie Lane (Chief Relationships Officer, ATI)
- 11:05 - Funding Innovation and Accelerating Growth - Annis Mourad (Strategic Growth Business Partner, UKDI)
- 11:25 - Strategic Investment for Long-Term Growth - Michelle Howell (Assistant Director – Scotland, National Wealth Fund)
- 11:40 - Supporting Scottish Businesses to Innovate and Scale - Maya Rousen (Senior Executive, Scottish Enterprise)
- 12:00 - Networking.
Register to attend
Click on the 'Register' button and login to book your place. You can register for an ADS website login if you do not have one by clicking here.
