Science and Innovation Zone
Digital , Data & Technology Zone
Market Engagement and Exporting Zone
Supply Chain and Partnering Zone
Defence Equipment and Supplies Zone
Infrastructure & Estates Knowledge Transfer Zone
Day 1
Day 2

Science and Innovation Zone Agenda - Day 1
26 March 2025

Agendas are subject to change

10.35 - 10.55
Astraea as a National Endeavour
Speakers
Representative of AWE

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11.00 - 11.20
The Next Steps in National Security Engagement
Speakers
Paul Larcey

Business Connect

Innovate UK

11.25 - 11.45
From Concept to Capability: Boosting Businesses to Achieve Real-World Impact
Speakers
Tracey North

Business Growth & Finance Lead

Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

11.50 - 12.10
Project to Programme: Rapidly deploying Kits of Parts
Speakers
Dale Sinclair

Head of Digital Innovation

WSP

12.15 - 12.35
Category Management in Action – Contracting for the Future via R-Cloud
Speakers
Clare McGinn

Principal Commercial Manager

Dstl
Suzanne Carlisle

Senior Commercial Manager

Dstl

13.05 - 13.45
The Future of Counter-Drone Technologies in Defence
Speakers
Chris Daniels

Chief Commercial Officer

Flare Bright Ltd

13.50 - 14.10
Innovation in Delivering Social Value
Speakers
Elizabeth Newman-Earl

Partner/Founder

e50k
Quincey Ankrett

Executive Director

e50k

14.15 -14.35
Partners in Innovation: Future-Proofing UK Defence
Speakers
Nicola Barnett

Senior Relationship Manager

AWE
David Richardson

Head of Marketing Engagement

AWE
Sam Zwolinski

Partnerships & Impact Partner

Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)