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.

Partner events

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.

Latest Events

3-4 February 2026

NEC, Birmingham

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SDSC-UK 2026

We are pleased to be the official partner of the Specialist Defence & Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK 2026), the UK’s definitive defence and security technology and innovation gathering which brings MOD, Specialist Users, industry and international partners. With authoritative briefings from Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) and the National Armament Director Group (NAD), cutting-edge showcases from over 100 innovators, and one-to-one engagements with UK MOD, US DoD and NATO-aligned stakeholders, it’s where capability needs meet real solutions. Now held annually in February at the NEC Birmingham, year after year returning exhibitors and attendees secure meaningful contracts, build lasting relationships and convert conversations into real commercial success. Backed by trusted expert voices, SDSC-UK is the essential annual touchpoint for those shaping the future of defence capability. 

ADS members are entitled to a 20% discount on visitor tickets.

10 February 2026 Farnborough

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Reputation Masterclass 2026

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:

  • Extremely high calibre speakers including national defence and security correspondents
  • Practical tools to manage reputation
  • Insider perspectives on emerging challenges
  • Career advice
  • Network with your peers
  • Insights on leveraging new technologies whilst maintaining security
  • 10 CIPR CPD points

ADS members are entitled to a 20% discount.

25 – 26 March 2026 Farnborough

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DPRTE 2026

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 20% discount on the ticket price.

To book your space on the ADS Pavilion please visit the ADS events page.

Types of events

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ADS events

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.

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Member Forums

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

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Receptions

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

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Briefings

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

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Non-ADS events

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