DPRTE is the UK’s leading Defence Procurement & Supply chain event taking place annually at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
The next event is 26-27 March 2025 and over 3,000 defence professionals are expected to attend, including representatives from the major buying organisations across the sector.
Ways to catch up with us at DPRTE
For 2025, we are pleased to be expanding our support of the event to encompass:
- ADS Pavilion [Stands 107 – 114] – Meet the ADS team and a range of SMEs exhibiting in the ADS Pavilion. Now sold out for 2025! Find out more about the Pavilion, including how to join our waitlist.
- Meet the MOD & Delivery Partners [Day 1] – We are pleased to host a day for suppliers to engage with a range of MOD/government partners in doing business.
- Keynotes and conferences – The ADS defence, security and services teams will be discussing a range of issues relevant to the future of defence procurement. View more below.
Have you registered?
Find out more about registering as a delegate here.
Convening the conversations that matter
The ADS leadership team will be in attendance, engaging in a range of keynotes, speaking engagements and conferences across both days reinforcing the contribution our sectors make in securing UK advantage.
Day 1 –
10:50-11:10 | Emerging International Defence Opportunities – Elliott Murphy, ADS International Business Development Advisor [Market Engagement and Exporting zone]
12:15-12:35 | SC21 Programme, GHG Emissions Reporting & Social Value 101 – Steve Collins, ADS SCS Programme Manager [Supply Chain and Partnering Zone]
13:15-13:35 | Shaping the Future of Land Capabilities Through Industry Collaboration – ADS Land Enterprise Working Group [Equipment and Supplies Zone]
13:05-13:45 | The Futre of Counter-Drone Technologies in Defence – Chris Daniels, CCO of Flare Bright Ltd [Science and Innovation Zone]
15:05-15:25 | Unlocking Financial Support for Suppliers – Joshua Edwards, Deputy Head, Defence Shipping and Space [Supply Chain and Partnering Zone ]
Day 2 –
11:15-11:55 | Panel: How Artificial Intelligence can Enhance your Processes – Alistair Leuchars, ADS Deputy Director – Cyber & Digital [Digital Data and Technology Zone]
11:45 – 12:05 | Working Capital Management and Growth Finance – Aimie Stone, ADS Chief Economist [Supply Chain and Partnering Zone]
12:10-12:30 | Reaction to Changes in the Strategic Landscape: An Infrastructure Perspective – Bill Backus, Defence Account Director, Costain representing the ADS Infrastructure Group [Infrastructure and Estates Zone]
12:30-12:50 | Keynote – AUKUS Defence Procurement Collaboration – Samira Braund, ADS Defence Director [Keynote Arena]
13:30 – 13:50 | Should a Post-Quantum World Be Keeping You Awake Now? – Alistair Leuchars, ADS Deputy Director – Cyber & Digital [Science and Innovation Zone]
14:10 – 14:50 | The Strategic Value of Early Engagement for Defence Suppliers – Samira Braund, ADS Defence Director [Supply Chain & Partnering Zone]
14:30 – 14:50 | Mission Ready: The Future of Training & Simulation in UK Defence – Anastasia Cucino, ADS International Defence Advisor [Digital & Technology Zone]
View the full online agenda here
Meet the MOD & Delivery Partners
Join us for ‘Meet the MOD & Delivery Partners’ at DPRTE next month. Create tangible connections with pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.
We have eight government organisations seeking specific capabilities from industry and academia or offering guidance and support:
- Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA)
- Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
- Defence Science Technology Laboratory (dstl)
- Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU)
- Future Capability Innovation (FCI)
- Ministry of Defence Supply-Chain
- RAF Air Commercial
- UK Defence and Security Exports (DSE) – SME Engagement Team
Engage, collaborate and grow!
Note: Early registrations for the Meet the MOD event are now closed, but some appointments will be available on the day.
