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
14-17 October 2026 Toulouse, France
eVTOL Insights’ Europe Conference 2026
eVTOL Insights’ Europe Conference brings together aircraft developers, aerospace suppliers, operators, regulators and infrastructure providers to explore the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric aviation. Hosted by Ascendance in Toulouse, the main conference takes place on 15 October, featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions and fireside chats. For ADS members, it offers an opportunity to meet and network with potential customers and partners, as well as contribute to the speaking programme.
The updated agenda covers four core themes:
- Commercialising Aerial Services: Toulouse’s aviation ecosystem and the pathways to commercial AAM operations.
- Hybrid-Electric and Regional Air Mobility: On-demand regional services, range and payload economics, and the future of regional aviation.
- Integrating Airspace: Managing multiple airspace users, regulation and frameworks for unmanned aviation.
- Building Europe’s Aviation Future: Vertiport infrastructure, grid capacity and readiness to operate at scale.
Organisations featured in the agenda include Eve Air Mobility, Embention, CAE, UK CAA, NATS, Vertical Aerospace, VINI | flyvbird, LYTE Aviation, MD Aircraft and EAMaven. An exciting guest list of European leaders across aerospace manufacturers, regulators, academia, policymakers, ANSP, investors and others will be in attendance.
ADS are pleased to be partnering with this event and members can benefit from a 15% discount on tickets to attend.
20-22 October 2026 Brussels, Belgium
Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe
Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe brings together leading stakeholders from industry, infrastructure operators, agencies and governments to collaborate on securing Europe’s infrastructure. The ever changing nature of threats, whether natural through climate change, or man-made through terrorism activities, either physical or cyber-attacks, means the need to continually review and update policies, practices and technologies to meet these demands. The conference will build on developing themes by deepening understanding of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and by supporting the development and implementation of frameworks for risk-management, strategic planning and resilient operations. As an exhibitor you can meet leading decision makers from corporate and government establishments tasked with Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience.
ADS members are entitled to a 10% discount on exhibition stands/sponsorship packages.
22 October 2026
Manchester, UK
UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit
ADS members are invited to attend the UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit, taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.
Under the theme “From £300bn Defence Investment to Contract: Where the UK Defence Supply Chain Wins Work”, this one-day event brings together government, the Armed Forces, prime contractors and suppliers of every size to look at how record defence investment is turning into real contract opportunities. Speakers include Luke Pollard MP, Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry; Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, former Chief of the Defence Staff; and Victoria Cope, Commercial Director at Defence Digital.
The timing makes this an important event for ADS members. The Defence Investment Plan has committed £298bn to defence over the next four years. The MOD’s new SME Action Plan sets a target of a further £2.5bn in SME spend by summer 2028, which is a 50% increase, and promises simpler procurement and a new SME Commercial Pathway. The Summit is where members can find out what these commitments mean in practice: where the money is going, how buying behaviour is changing and how to position their business to win.
Find out more and register at https://www.dprte.co.uk/defence-summit/book-now-ds-man/
ADS members are entitled to a 10% discount until Friday 9 October.
19-21 January 2027
Farnborough, UK
International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2027
The 27th International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAV) returns to Farnborough from 19–21 January 2027, bringing together the international community responsible for shaping the future of armoured warfare. As the world’s leading meeting place dedicated to the armoured vehicles community, IAV will welcome 1,400+ attendees from 55+ nations, connecting senior military leaders, government representatives, acquisition and procurement professionals, programme managers, technical experts and industry partners across three days.
Against a backdrop of rapidly evolving operational requirements, the conference provides a unique forum for the community to examine the capabilities, technologies and partnerships required for the future fight – while creating opportunities to build relationships across the international armoured vehicle ecosystem. IAV 2027 provides an unrivalled opportunity to meet the people defining requirements, delivering programmes and developing the next generation of armoured capabilities.
For the 2027 event ADS Group are partnering with Defence iQ to provide our SME* members with a dedicated opportunity to showcase their capabilities at IAV. The ADS Innovation Lead Partner area will provide a dedicated platform for SMEs looking to increase their visibility within the defence community, engage directly with prospective customers and partners, and build relationships with the organisations shaping future armoured vehicle programmes. Positioned within a high-footfall area of the exhibition, and in close proximity to the VIP Speaker Lounge, the Innovation Pods place participating SMEs at the heart of the IAV community throughout the three days. This initiative is designed to make exhibiting at IAV more accessible for SMEs and support their journey into Defence, providing a professional, ready-to-use presence without the investment associated with a traditional exhibition stand.
Each participating ADS SME member will receive:
- One single-sided exhibition pod with a printed graphic and wall-mounted 42″ TV
- Storage cupboard, furniture and basic power
- A dedicated presence within the ADS Innovation Lead Partner area
- Positioning in a high-footfall location close to the VIP Speaker Lounge
- Access to the wider IAV exhibition and networking environment
- The opportunity to showcase capabilities to an international audience of military, government and industry stakeholders
*To qualify as an SME, businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of €50 million or less, or a balance sheet total of €43 million or less. Business units of multinational corporations do not qualify.
Through the partnership ADS members meeting the SME criteria can also access preferential delegate rates.
2-3 February 2027 Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Summit
The Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Summit (ATMS) is an international business convention that is dedicated to advanced manufacturing, technological innovation and supply chain readiness across the aerospace, space, maritime and defence sectors. ATMS will gather key industry stakeholders, government, R&D and academia who are driving advancements in the manufacturing sector, with the goal of strengthening ties between the UK and its international partners, and promote industrial innovation, best practices and resilience across manufacturing supply chains.
The event comprises a high-level conference programme on 2 February, involving panels of expert speakers who will share their insights into how the industry is advancing to support a rapidly evolving geopolitical climate. The second day will be dedicated to a programme of pre-scheduled business meetings, where participants can come together to discuss requirements and share challenges.
ADS is delighted to be partnering with this event and our members are entitled to a 10% discount on booth packages. Please note that there are reduced rates for Northern Ireland based companies and the discount will apply to both these rates and the standard participation rates
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.
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
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
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