Thank You for Attending DPRTE 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at DPRTE 2026. Over two days, the defence procurement and supply chain community came together for valuable learning, collaboration and engagement across our theatres, knowledge zones and exhibition floor.

Looking Ahead to DPRTE 2027 Expo

Planning is already underway for DPRTE 2027 Expo, which returns next year with expanded networking opportunities, new technology showcases and enhanced insights into defence procurement and future capability requirements. With defence investment continuing to rise, it is the ideal opportunity for organisations of every size to connect, collaborate and grow.
2027 Priority sponsorship and exhibition packages are now available, and you can register your interest today to receive early access to all updates and opportunities.

Confirmed Speakers at DPRTE 2025 included

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2026 Speakers Included

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Infrastructure & Estates

Innovation & Future Defence Technologies

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International Collaboration and Exporting

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Supply Chain & Market Engagement

UK Defence Industry Growth & Development

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Commercial Transformation

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Plan your DPRTE 2026 experience

Download Pre Event Planner

The DPRTE Pre Event Planner brings together all confirmed agendas across the two days in one clear, practical document, making it easy to plan your time before you arrive.

  • View every agenda across all knowledge transfer zones in one place

  • Identify the sessions most relevant to your role and priorities

  • Plan your day around key speakers, panels, and discussions

  • Save time onsite by arriving with a clear schedule

  • Share internally with colleagues attending or supporting your visit

Whether you’re attending for policy insight, supplier engagement, or sector learning, the planner helps you make the most of your time at DPRTE 2026.

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Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors

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Officially supported by the UK Ministry of Defence, the inaugural Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2025 is the premier event dedicated to the UK government’s commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP starting April 2027. This summit will spotlight the additional £2.2 billion allocated to the Ministry of Defence next year, as part of the broader plan to achieve the 2.5% GDP target.

Join us to explore the government’s significant support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector and discover how these initiatives will shape the future of defence procurement and supply chains.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at DPRTE 2027?

Register your interest in DPRTE 2027 and we’ll in touch when general exhibition sales open on 20 April. 

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Testimonials

Events like DPRTE - it’s about bringing the community together.
Julie BrettellSupply Chain Director, Ministry of Defence
Julie Brettell
Part of what I’m really looking forward to is getting around the event, talking to people, reconnecting, hearing first hand actually, what some of those issues and challenges are.
Jim CarterInterim Director General Commercial and Industry, Ministry of Defence
Jim Carter
I’m looking forward to meeting our client base, and getting our services within new client base that are exhibiting or attending the show
Lloyd BurnardFounder and CEO, Reds Group
Lloyd Burnard
The key things I’m looking forward to is hearing from colleagues, but also particularly industry, and what they’ve achieved, and their innovations and insights.
Victoria CopeCommercial Director, Defence Digital Strategic Command – Defence Digital
Victoria Cope
Today, it’s been a real buzz in the room, a lot going on, very topical, across the piece today
Tracey NorthBusiness Growth & Finance Lead, DASA – innovation for a safer future
Tracey North
I think DPRTE is a really good example of the opportunity that we need to speak to the whole of the supply chain.
John KiteDeputy Head of Industry Collaboration, Ministry of Defence
John Kite
These events are incredibly important in terms of an opportunity to bring folk together, to actually spend time face-to-face.
Tim SheldonChief Delivery Officer, dstl
Tim Sheldon
It's great to see what a huge success it’s been and how much busier it is and we’ve expanded across into two days.
Samira BraundDefence Director, ADS
Samira Braund
We really want to get over to our supply chain - our industry partners that work with us today, but also those that don’t - the really vast amount of opportunities that defence infrastructure offers.
Claire Benham Commercial Director, Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Claire Benham
DPRTE 2025 has been an amazing success, and if you have aspirations, or you’re in the UK defence supply chain, get yourselves to DPRTE 2026.
Andrew KinniburghDirector General, MAKE UK Defence
Andrew Kinniburgh
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