Our events programme includes free and discounted events that provide information, networking, business development and industry engagement opportunities for our members.
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ADS runs a programme of free and discounted events throughout the year for all of our members to benefit from. This programme provides the opportunity to easily engage in a variety of activities at your own pace without the limitations of additional resources.
These events provide information, networking, business development and industry engagement opportunities.
We know that collaboration is key as you look to grow.
As an ADS Member you can take advantage of a select number of event discounts and free events which are being hosted by our network of partners, Member companies and stakeholders.
Full details and discount codes are available in the member offers & discounts section of the members area.

Join us at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre for the second annual masterclass focused on defence and security communications and marketing professionals.
You can expect:
ADS members are entitled to a 20% discount.
DPRTE 2026 presents a significant opportunity for defence and public-sector procurement professionals to connect with peers, exchange insights, and engage directly with suppliers at the forefront of future defence capability.
In a rapidly evolving defence landscape – shaped by the publication of the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Industrial Strategy – DPRTE offers buyers a valuable platform to explore the latest innovations, technologies, and supplier solutions aligned to both current and emerging procurement priorities.
Across a two-day programme, DPRTE 2026 will bring together more than 3,000 key decision-makers, providing access to a comprehensive schedule of presentations, networking sessions, and collaborative opportunities designed to support procurement objectives at every level.
ADS members are entitled to a 50% discount on the ticket price (discount code expire 31 December)
To book your space on the ADS Pavilion please visit the ADS events page.

We run free events for members throughout the year to help maximise the value of Membership giving members the opportunity to engage and participate in a variety of activities to assist.

Forums take place at a member company, and typically include an industry update and the opportunity to network with peers. There are also a limited number of exhibition spaces available at these events

ADS members reception are held up to four times a year and provide an opportunity to meet ADS teams to explore your membership, as well as to engage with fellow ADS members from across the industrial value chain

A number of tailored, topical and sector specific briefings take place throughout the year. Our full schedule for these virtual and in-person opportunities can be found via our Events Schedule

As an ADS Member you can take advantage of a select number of event discounts and free events which are being hosted by our network of partners, Member companies and stakeholders
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