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Programme
ICC Foyer
03/09/26
09:00
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16:00
Exhibition Hall
03/09/26
09:00
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16:00
Meet The Buyer Zone
03/09/26
10:00
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16:00
Fast-paced, 15 minute, pre-matched one to one meetings connecting businesses directly with buyers, with buyers from Defence Primes confirmed - Airbus, GDLS, Leonardo, MBDA, Northrop Grumman and Thales.
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
10:00
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10:15
Speakers: Phil Jones – CEO Business in Focus & General Dynamics Land Systems
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
10:15
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10:45
Gordon Corera - Co-host of "The Rest is Classified" Podcast, explores the global landscape, what’s happening, why it matters, and what action is needed.
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
11:00
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11:30
Delivering the Defence Investment Plan: Wales' Contribution to UK Defence Capability
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
11:30
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12:00
Bringing together government, industry and Welsh perspectives to address the challenges and opportunities in Defence, Security & Resilience — Rising to the Challenge. Panellists: GDLS, Gordon Corera (The Rest is Classified Podcast), Matt Jukes QPM (Metropolitan Police Service) & Brigadier Mark Davies, Commander 160 (Welsh) Brigade.
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
13:00
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13:20
A Keynote exploring the defence investment & procurement plan and how it will be delivered.
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
13:20
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14:00
Our expert panel featuring senior voices from industry, defence clusters and procurement will be discussing the Defence Investment Plan and other key investment opportunities. Panelists include Kevin Craven CEO of ADS
Meeting Room 4 - 1st Floor
03/09/26
14:00
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16:00
Join our event to find out about NATO procurement and how Welsh Companies can access NATO procurement opportunities.
This introductory seminar is designed to build your knowledge and understanding of the opportunities and pathways linked to NATO procurement. You will gain valuable insight into procurement processes, learn how to identify relevant projects and tender opportunities, and explore the range of procurements available through NATO.
There will also be an opportunity to take part in a one-to-one session with an expert following the seminar, allowing you to discuss your specific interests and questions in more detail.
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
14:00
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15:00
A fast paced series of four 10-minute talks equipping SMEs with practical skills in supply chain, procurement and tendering. Speakers include: Steve Collins Head of SC21 at ADS
Keynote Zone
03/09/26
15:00
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16:00
A dynamic quartet of short talks exploring supply chain, procurement and tendering through the lens of export opportunities.
Meeting Room 3 - 1st Floor
03/09/26
18:00
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19:00
Join us for pre-award dinner drinks. Supported by our partner: ICC Wales.
Meeting Room 3 - 1st Floor
03/09/26
18:00
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22:30
Our prestigious Awards Dinner will champion SMEs currently delivering excellence in the defence, resilience and security sector. Join us at the Defence Security and Resilience Event to celebrate, with a drinks reception (From 6pm) followed by awards dinner (7pm). Hosted for 150 guests comprising sponsors, exhibitors and invited stakeholders, on Thursday 3rd September. Hear from our after dinner speaker General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE former Commander of Joint Forces Command.
ICC Foyer
04/09/26
09:00
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15:00
Exhibition Hall
04/09/26
09:00
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15:00
Investors Pitch Zone
04/09/26
10:00
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10:15
Skills & Meet The Employer Zone
04/09/26
10:00
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11:00
Hear directly from industry leaders in this interactive panel exploring future workforce needs and in-demand skills.
Investors Pitch Zone
04/09/26
10:15
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10:45
Bringing together government, industry and support organisations to unlock the future of startup and SME investment.
Skills & Meet The Employer Zone
04/09/26
11:00
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15:00
Join us and meet your future employer, be inspired by real apprentice success stories and network with some of the biggest industry organisations. Aimed at students and recent graduates.
Investors Pitch Zone
04/09/26
11:00
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15:00
Take the stage to present your concept and gain real-time feedback from a panel of investors and industry leaders.