Full programme details have now been confirmed for the UK’s leading defence procurement and supply chain event, DPRTE 2024 taking place at Farnborough International, 27 March.
Organised by BiP Solutions Ltd, this year’s event will focus on key themes including Science & Innovation, Infrastructure & Estates, Digital & Technology, Supply Chain and Market Engagement.
Amongst others, confirmed keynote speakers also include:
- James Cartlidge MP – Minister for Defence Procurement
- Andy Start – Chief Executive, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
- Anita Friend – Head of Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
- Allen Antrobus – Chair of the Security and Defence Committee UK Space
- Victoria Cope MBA FRAeS FCIPS – Commercial Director, Enterprise Defence Digital
- Jonathan Morley – Director Material Availability Services, Babcock International
- Andrew Kinniburgh – Director General, Make UK Defence
DPRTE connects buyers and suppliers from across the defence procurement and supply chain community – worth more than £20bn+ annually.
It’s a unique event that enables all stakeholders to learn about the latest developments shaping the future of defence procurement – featuring extensive skills development, networking, collaboration and product showcase opportunities for MOD/public sector buyers and private sector organisations alike.
Over the next decade the Ministry of Defence is committed to spending over £186 billion on equipment and support. Defence has a major role to play in delivering the Government’s growth and enterprise agenda – the MOD accounts for over 40% of all central government spend with industry and its procurement activity includes some of the most complex and technologically advanced projects in the world.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy, fuelling economic growth and providing more than 15 million jobs. At the MOD, SMEs also play a vital role in helping to deliver efficient, effective and affordable equipment, services and support for the Armed Forces.
DPRTE is a unique opportunity for suppliers to engage with the defence sector buying community,
With over 2000 attendees on the day, including representatives from the major buying organisations across the defence sector, this is the one event you cannot afford to miss.
In addition to delegate access, ensure that your organisation takes full advantage of the event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, designed specifically to showcase your products and services directly to this high-value and diverse marketplace.
Minister confirmed for DPRTE 2024
Providing the Ministerial opening address to the keynote arena is James Cartlidge MP. Appointed a Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence on 21 April 2023, he was previously Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury from 28 October 2022 to 21 April 2023 and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice and Assistant Government Whip.
To join the UK’s defence procurement buyer and supplier community at this year’s event, public & private sector delegate registration is available here.
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