THE REGISTER INTEREST WINDOW IS CLOSED - Please contact Rosemary Fuell for queries about this event.

ADS South West is proud to launch an exclusive CEO & Managing Director Defence Leadership Dinner, bringing together senior decision-makers from across the South West defence ecosystem. This high-level leadership event will provide a unique opportunity for candid discussion, strategic insight and peer-to-peer engagement focused on the future of UK defence capability, industrial growth and regional collaboration.

The evening will feature a keynote address from, Samira Braund, ADS Defence Director, will share insight into the strategic direction behind the £50 million Defence Growth Deal and the implications for regional industry, supply chains, innovation and future capability development. Designed exclusively for CEOs and Managing Directors, the dinner will create a confidential and collaborative environment for senior leaders to discuss emerging opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping the sector.

Why Attend?

  • Gain valuable insight into the evolving UK defence landscape and Growth Deal priorities
  • Understand how regional capability can support national defence objectives
  • Engage directly with ADS Defence leadership and regional industry peers
  • Strengthen strategic connections across the South West defence community
  • Contribute to shaping how ADS South West supports and represents defence businesses going forward.

Attendance is intentionally limited to encourage meaningful discussion and high-value engagement. This event forms part of ADS South West’s commitment to strengthening regional leadership, collaboration and industrial capability across the defence sector.

 

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