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.
Register your interest
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.
We ask delegates to register interest in advance and attendees will be contacted to confirm if they have secured a place. A small attendance fee applies, covering the private venue, keynote contribution, and dinner which you will be sent the link to if accepted. Please register your interest by contacting: Southwest@adsgroup.org.uk
