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09:15 - 09:50

40 min

Delegates arrive, collect their badges and join us in the Hawksworth Hall for breakfast buns and tea or coffee.

Main Plenary

09:50 - 10:00

5 min

Welcome to the Defence Technology Show 2024. Mark will outline the structure of the day and provide housekeeping information. 

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Mark Brady

Defence Business Unit Director

Centerprise International

10:00 - 10:30

30 min

Aligned with the UK Ministry of Defence's published Strategic Defence Review and its emphasis on ‘secure by design’ architecture, HPE is set to deliver an insightful update on its latest technology solutions tailored for Defence. With substantial local investment and the recent integration of Juniper Networks into its portfolio, HPE continues to lead advancements in critical areas such as hybrid cloud, secure and high-performance networking, AI, HPC-driven data analytics, and robust security solutions. This session will offer a high-level overview of how HPE is innovating and expanding its support for Defence customers, empowering them to meet evolving challenges with cutting-edge technology.

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James Brooks

Hybrid Solutions Business Unit Leader, HPE UKIMEA

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Paula Lender-Swain

Public Sector Sales Director UKI, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

10:30 - 11:00

30 min

Alex will explore what SbD means for our projects and programmes, looking at the implications for Top Level Budgets (TLBs). Understanding these aspects is crucial for ensuring that we are all aligned and prepared for the challenges and opportunities that SbD presents. Furthermore, we will touch on how suppliers can best position themselves to meet SbD requirements and methodology, providing the best possible position to support the MOD.

Alex Henderson

Alex Henderson

Director

Hampden Consultancy Group

11:00 - 11:30

30 min

Drawing on decades of military leadership and strategic insight, Major General Spencer will examine the emerging opportunities and challenges facing defence stakeholders today. From the integration of disruptive technologies to the reform of long-standing frameworks, his perspective will highlight where transformation is both necessary and possible—offering valuable guidance for policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators alike.

Rich Spencer

Rich Spencer

Major General

(Retired)

 

11:30 - 16:00

3 hours 30 min

The afternoon is free to spend time eating lunch, meeting vendors and attending seminars in the GReat Western Hall

12:30 - 13:30

30 min

A buffet lunch is provided in the Great Western Hall

Seminars

12:00 - 12:30

30 min

More Than a Game: Why Defence is Taking Esports Seriously

Join industry specialist Nik Turner for a look into the rapid emergence of competitive gaming as a vital tool within UK Defence. This session moves beyond the stereotypes to reveal how the MOD is already leveraging esports to attract digital-native talent, accelerate the development of critical cyber skills, and enhance teamwork and morale. Discover how a dedicated esports arena is far more than a gaming room; it is a versatile, multi-functional hub for training, collaboration, and wellbeing. Learn why this represents a smart, cost-effective investment in the personnel who form the backbone of our future force.

Nik Turner, YoyoTech Account Manager

How to solve data complexities and accelerate outcomes in Defence

In this seminar, Elastic will explore how Data Mesh and AI can directly impact defence teams' daily tasks and help them overcome today’s complex data challenges. You’ll learn how to navigate complex networks, reduce time spent searching for critical data, eliminate noise, collaborate more effectively, and quickly uncover insights that improve decision-making and accelerate responses.

Crossley McEwen, Head of Defence Uk, Elastic
 
Callum Manning, Customer Architect, Elastic

12:30 - 13:00

30 min

Secure by Design: What this means for suppliers and how to be ready for Secure by Design evolution

This seminar will look at Secure by Design, building upon Alex’s keynote speech from earlier in the day about Secure by Design. This seminar will focus on what it means for Public Sector and Defence specifically, focussing in on what that means for those within MOD supply chains and how both suppliers and the MOD can transition and embrace a Secure by Design approach.

Alex Henderson, Director of Hampden Consultancy Group.

How to achieve zero trust for endpoints, in a secure by design environment, without user friction.

Colin Jupe SDMS

13:00 - 13:30

30 min

Discover how HPE are transforming Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) for NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Response Force. This session highlights the integration of HPE’s Edge Computing platform into NCIA's DCIS Cube architecture to enable rapid deployment of mission-critical applications, low-latency data exploitation, and secure, tiered data storage in contested environments.

HPE will also be revealing an exciting new product in the portfolio which they will be bringing to MOD in partnership with Centerprise International. Come along to hear more! 

Brian Duffy, Leader of HPE Converged Edge Systems

James Brooks, HPE UKIMEA Hybrid Solutions Business Unit Leader

Summary of what will be presented:
  • “Connecting military assets and sharing information is key to achieving warfighting readiness”, John Healey, Defence Secretary, July 2025 
  • Command and Control can only reign supreme with a perfectly resilient network for every person, vehicle, and asset, in every location, and on the move.
  • Making the "Digital Targeting Web” both operational in practice and truly data resilient 
  • How “Made In Norway” unlocks a unique 5G Edge compute platform technology for the UK MOD and every branch of critical communication behind the front line.
  • Easily scale from 1 to many devices, irrelevant of use case and Armed Force, leveraging a single global platform. 
  • Leverage every public and private network link in every location, simultaneously.
  • Maintain the highest level of security and resilience required for real-time data sharing into C2.
  • Real-time stream secure intelligence data to the field, across borders and into the hands of an individual operator
  • Enable the true value of AI, AR, VR, IoT, and next-gen technologies with a handheld, secure, data-resilient communication platform. 
  • Use case examples and deployments in the MOD and global Defence organisations today.
Stephen Hoy - VP Sales Operations, Celerway

13:30 - 14:00

30 min

TBC

ITAD with Purpose: Beyond Disposal 

Discover how IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services extend far beyond simply disposing of outdated technology. In this seminar, we’ll explore how modern ITAD strategies ensure secure data destruction and environmentally responsible disposal and create opportunities for cost recovery and community impact. Learn how organisations can maximise value by redeploying usable assets within their business, contributing to social good by redistributing technology to schools and nonprofits, and extending the equipment lifecycle through professional refurbishment. This session will highlight best practices, compliance considerations, and innovative approaches that transform ITAD from a necessary process into a strategic advantage.

Nicola Milsom-James, Business Unit Manager, CiLifecycle

14:00 - 14:30

30 min

TBC

Simon Eappariello
SVP - EMEIA & APJ , iboss
 
 
Simon Eappariello is a veteran in network security with over 35 years of experience ranging from global 2000 corporations to the largest public sector organisations across Europe.   
Simon is a member of the Institute of Security Provisionals (A.Inst.ISP) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Simon joined iboss in 2014 as first feet and today serves as the SVP of European and Asia Pacific Markets leading channel and distribution strategies to expand the iboss marketplace. 

DEAN offers a cutting-edge platform for Defence training, supporting up to 10,000 students simultaneously. It provides flexible learning options, accessible 24/7 via secure connections on various devices. Instructors can live-stream lectures and utilise advanced classroom tech, including VDI for geospatial applications.

Billy Jamison - DEAN

14:30 - 15:00

30 min

Personal Digital Signature Reduction

The skill of working effectively while leaving almost no trace. You’re valuable IP on legs; travel choices, devices, apps and habits all emit signals that can be stitched into a profile. We’ll show how to plan movement, configure tools and communicate so anonymity becomes part of your workflow. Expect practical steps to shrink metadata, harden your kit and compartmentalise accounts—trading a little convenience for control—so your projects stay visible, but you don’t.

Kyle - CEO, HFA Global

Defence operations demand real-time intelligence, rapid decision-making, and resilience in the harshest environments. As the pace of digital transformation accelerates, the convergence of AI and edge computing is redefining what’s possible in the field, from autonomous systems and tactical command to secure data processing at the edge.

In this session, Supermicro explores how intelligent edge infrastructure is enabling defence organisations to process and act on data where it’s generated, whether on land, sea, air, or space. Discover how AI-powered, high-performance, and energy-efficient server architectures are empowering mission-critical applications with faster insights, enhanced mobility, and uncompromised security.

Attendees will gain insight into:

  • How AI at the edge enhances situational awareness and operational decision-making.
  • The role of ruggedised, scalable compute solutions in defence deployments.
  • Balancing mobility, performance, and data sovereignty in secure environments.

Join Supermicro to see how the intelligent edge is powering the next generation of defence capability, where speed, intelligence, and mobility converge.

Angelos Konstantopoulos, Field Application Engineer, Supermicro

Post Event

15:00 - 16:00

30 min

Each year, Centerprise and the Exhibitors provide a raffle for attendees with all proceeds donated to a force's related charity.

This year the charity is to be announced

Please join us for drinks in the Great Western Hall during the raffle draw.

This year the drinks are sponsored by to be announced.

16:00

30 min

The Defence Technology Show 2025 will close at 16:00. Please remeber to collect you coats, bags and collect your goodie bag at the exit.

Please see parking instuctions for free parking.

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