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

Market Engagement and Exporting Zone Agenda - Day 1
26 March 2025

10.25 - 10.45
The Single Source Regulatory Framework: A Short Masterclass and How the SSRO Can Help You
Speakers
John Russell

Chief Executive

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO)

10.50 - 11.10
Emerging International Defence Opportunities
Speakers
Brinley M. Salzmann

Director – Overseas & Exports and Secretary of EGADD

ADS Group

11.15 - 11.35
Accessing Defence Sector Opportunities with DCI
Speakers
John Rodigan

Business Development Manager

Defence Contracts International (DCI)

11.40 - 12.00
How UKDSE can help SMEs Trade Internationally
Speakers
Jacob Cooney

SME Engagement Project Manager

UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE)
Maj Harriet Chapman RA

Officer Commanding, Export Support Team

UKDSE

12.05 - 12.25
Doing Business with Defence
Speakers
Catherine Proudlove

SME Lead, Defence Commercial

Ministry of Defence

12.30 - 12.50
Working with Japan
Speakers
Guy Hale

Senior Desk Officer

UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE)

13.35 - 13.55
Working with Australia
Speakers
Ed Carden

Senior Desk Officer for Australia & New Zealand

UK Defence & Security Exports (UKDSE)

14.00 - 14.20
Defence Procurement Best Practice
Speakers
Ben Farrell

CEO

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

14.25 - 14.45
Creating Effective Solutions for all our Customers
Speakers
Tilly Harvey

Tilly Harvey, Deputy Director, Professional Services, Crown Commercial Service

Crown Commercial Service