Returning for its 9th year, Defence Transformation 2025 will address all aspects of innovation across the defence sector and will provide a platform for the sharing of knowledge to encourage real changes that benefit the entire industry.
Join us in London as we welcome an audience of military leaders, government officials, defence consultants, and industry experts to discuss key issues including:
The Importance of Investing in People and Skills - in order to create an agile, innovative force that has the correct mindset for the adoption of new capabilities.
More Efficient Procurement and Supply Chain Activities - while discussing observations from specific case studies with the aim of building resilience in these areas.
Deploying New Technology and Capabilities - to the front line at pace so that the warfighter is trained and equipped to keep up with international progress across all domains.
With the continued progress in disruptive technologies, it is more important than ever to come together to rethink the strategies and policies that are used to integrate such capabilities in order to retain the technological advantage over adversaries. The UK is set to become an S&T superpower as it continues to advance its capabilities, and it is therefore essential to bring key stakeholders together to explore how the nation will operationalise these advancements at a rapid pace.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the discussion on how disruptive approaches to defence will redefine the ways in which nations carry out their operations. Register now to secure your place at this game-changing event.
Benefits for Industry Attendees
Propose innovative solutions to key stakeholders who are streamlining procurement cycles and expediting integration of disruptive technologies from traditional commercial players and emerging SMEs
Gain actionable insights on NATO military requirements to further understanding of upcoming developments and secure strategic partnerships
Discuss defence innovation initiatives, with dedicated sessions focusing on promoting dialogues between military stakeholders, prime contractors, and SMEs in order to gain an understanding of the main opportunities for advancement
Showcase the latest solutions to a diverse audience of key decision makers from international Armed Forces who are looking to collaborate with commercial partners to access cutting-edge capabilities
Elevate your comprehension of ongoing experimentation, trialling, and R&D efforts to inform strategic budgetary decisions and craft compelling business proposals
Benefits for the Military Community
Achieve operationalisation and exploitation of disruptive technologies by hearing case studies and learning how to advance experimentation, prototyping, and R&D efforts
Rethink the nation's approach to defence starting from the bottom with the goal of shaping a new, more efficient defence enterprise
Meet with leading solution providers to unlock the full potential of capabilities in order to maximise the effect on the battlefield
Discuss new approaches to the recruitment and retention of key skills, focusing on digital upskilling to keep pace with new technologies
Streamline your procurement processes by gaining insights and pooling strategies into how other NATO allied nations are tackling the issue
I loved the event - and enjoyed sharing my presentation on day one. The side conversations and networking opportunities were fantastic
Scope of the event was just right. The speakers, the spread of attendees in terms of experience and the organisations they represented.
Brilliantly insightful. Great range of speakers. Good networking..
This event has been quite enlightening on the various issues raised regarding the integration between people and technology.
2024 Speakers Included
Air Marshal (Retd.) Edward Stringer, Former Director-General of Joint Force Development, UK Strategic Command
Major General Wolfgang Gäbelein, Director, Bundeswehr Office for Defence Planning
Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan, Head, Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre, Ministry of Defence
Air Vice-Marshal Ranald Munro CBE TD VR DL, Commandant General Royal Auxiliary Air Force & Chief of Staff Reserves, Royal Air Force
Rear Admiral Paul Murphy, Director Major Programmes, Defence Support, Strategic Command
Brigadier James Cook OBE PhD, Head Personnel Strategy, British Army
Dave Tremper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Integration and Interoperability, Department of Defense
Colonel Michael Jäger, Head of Policy, Planning and Procurement, Cyber and Information Systems, German Ministry of Defence
Colonel Glenn McCartan, Defense Engagement Liaison to U.S. European Command, Defense Innovation Unit
Colonel Charles Seaberry, Director, US Army Future Command International – Atlantic
Dr Greg Bernard (subject to final confirmation), Talent Portfolio Director, National Security Innovation Network
Dr Natasha Fox CPhys, Head, Defence Innovation Unit, Ministry of Defence
Dr Jill Hatcher, Director Strategy People Change & Corporate, DE&S
Mark Krzysko, Principal Deputy Director, Enterprise Information, Acquisition Data and Analytics, DoD
Dr Rachel Leslie, Exploration Division Programme Lead, DSTL
Dr. Robert Mantz, Principal Director for Renewable Energy Generation and Storage (REG&S), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E))
Dr Simona Soare, Professor of Innovation, Technology, and Strategy, University of Lancaster
Dr Matthew Turek, Deputy Director, Information Innovation Office, DARPA
Thomas Lawhead (subject to final confirmation), Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements, US Air Force
George Buckingham, Acting Director of Acquisition Programmes, NSPA
Ben English, Head, Procurement Reform, Ministry of Defence
James Gavin, Head of Future Capability Group, DE&S - UK MoD
Sally Wareham, THEIA Programme Manager, British Army
Alex Holden, Procurement Reform, Ministry of Defence
Edward Ebbern, Innovation Lead, NavyX
Adrian Jones, Founder/CEO, PivotLabs
Sarah Chapman Trim, Head of Culture, Behaviours and Mindset, Strategic Command
Professor Zena Wood, Director, Defence Data Research Centre
Bram Couwberghs, Vice President of Defence, EMEA, Oracle
Air Vice-Marshal (retd.) Mike Hart, Senior Intelligence Advisor, Oracle
Andy Martin, Director of Pre-Sales EMEA, Cellebrite
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