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The agendas are now confirmed for DPRTE 23 – the UK’s leading defence procurement event – taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre on 29 March.

Connecting buyers, suppliers, prime contractors and academia from across the defence acquisition supply chain, DPRTE provides extensive skills development, networking, collaboration and showcase opportunities for organisations that are actively working with the defence sector or that are exploring ways to work in the UK’s £20bn+ defence procurement marketplace.

This year, DPRTE will welcome over 40 speakers on the day, covering a host of topical subjects relevant to the MOD supply chain.

Confirmed sessions include:

  • Supplying to MOD
  • SME Engagement in Supply Chains
  • Delivering Social Value through Supply Chains
  • Supplier Relationship Management in Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
  • Procurement in DIO – Policies and Processes

Amongst others, keynote speakers for this year’s event include Andy Start, Chief Executive, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Andrew Forzani, Director General Commercial, UK MOD, and Lee Rimmer, Director Commercial Defence Digital.

Click here to view what’s happening at DPRTE this March.

The event is developed in conjunction with the MOD and our leading event partners to deliver an educational and collaborative one-day event focused on the main themes impacting the UK’s defence procurement and supply chain community.

For a limited time only – tickets are available at the special rate of £95 (Standard price £145). Book your place now.

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Post written by: Matt Brown

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