Emerging technologies are rapidly disrupting how organisations across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors operate, compete and grow. Through our Business Impact Emerging Technologies series and digital training programme, we are helping members gain insight and build capability to improve confidence and resilience in our fast-moving digital landscape.
ADS Digital Training Programme
From cloud-enabled infrastructures and AI driven systems to data-led insights and cyber technologies, innovations are reshaping business models, operational readiness and workforce skills.
The ADS digital training programme focuses on preparing members for the potential of these emerging technologies. It’s aimed at…
- SMEs in the aerospace and defence supply chain
- Manufacturing operations managers
- Digital transformation leads
- Engineering directors
- IT decision-makers looking to understand how cloud technologies can support their business objectives
In 2025, we started to explore topics to support business readiness such as ‘Navigating the SAP to S/4HANA journey’ and Digital Readiness introduction.
In 2026 we are expanding this series further.
2026 Digital Training
Our monthly programme brings together practical, high-impact sessions across cloud, AI, data, cybersecurity, industrial performance and more.
Whether you’re deepening your organisation’s digital transformation or building new capability, there’s something here for every stage of the journey.
- Jan: Cloud 101 – Book now
This Cloud 101 session provides aerospace and defence manufacturers with a foundational understanding of cloud computing and its transformative potential for the sector. We’ll explore key manufacturing use cases, discuss the relevance of cloud technologies to A&D operations, and look ahead to emerging opportunities in predictive maintenance, AI applications, and data integration strategies.
We’ll hear insights from Rich Baguley who is a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) specialising in defence and public sector cloud transformations. With over 20 years of technology experience, Rich has led large-scale cloud migrations and platform modernisation initiatives across government and enterprise sectors.
Other subjects planned in:
- Feb: Unlocking Scalability with the Data Distribution Service (DDS)
- Mar: Blockchain for Secure Supply Chains & Asset Integrity
- Apr: AI in Aerospace and Defence
- May: Digital on a Shoestring
- May: Digital Skills
- Jun: ERP Ready
- Sep: Predictive Maintenance
- Oct: Data Strategy & Analytics for Industrial Performance
Register your interest in the above subjects.
2026 Business Impact – Emerging Technologies
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Smart Materials – Book here
In the first of our Emerging Technologies series in 2026, we will explore the world of smart materials: substances that can sense, react, and adapt to their environment.
Learn how these revolutionary materials are creating lighter, stronger, and more responsive components for our sectors and other demanding applications.
Webinars On Demand – 2025
In 2025 we explored the themes of emerging technologies, business impact and digital readiness through webinars and training.
Watch back here…
Digital Readiness - training
In this introductory webinar for the digital training series, we explored what it means to be digitally prepared in today’s fast-evolving landscape and highlight practical steps your organisation can take.
Emerging Tech:
Post-Quantum Encryption
With the rise of quantum computing, the need for robust security is more critical than ever. Watch back to understand the challenges and solutions of post-quantum encryption.
Emerging Tech:
Machine Learning and Earth Observation from Space
Discover how cutting-edge analytics are transforming the way we interpret satellite data, providing business strategy and sector insights.
Emerging Tech:
Future Power
Discover the next generation of power technologies.
Learn how these breakthroughs will enable more efficient, sustainable, and powerful systems across all our industries.
Emerging Tech:
Embodied AI and Robotics
Learn how intelligent robots are moving beyond the factory floor, performing complex tasks and collaborating with humans in defence, exploration, and logistics.
