Where the real
conversations happen
The Networking Drinks Reception takes place immediately after the close of Day 1, in the Inspire Suite at Farnborough International. It's an exclusive, ticket-only event designed to extend the value of your day — in a setting that's relaxed, social, and buzzing with the energy of the defence community.
Whether you're building on conversations from the exhibition floor, meeting contacts for the first time, or simply putting faces to names, this is the evening event the defence procurement community doesn't miss.
Upgrade your ticket →Three reasons not to miss it
The exhibition floor is busy. The reception is where relationships move from a handshake to a real conversation — in a relaxed environment away from the noise of the show.
Prime contractors, MOD representatives, speakers, and senior procurement professionals attend the reception. It's one of the few settings where you can engage them outside a formal context.
After a full day on the exhibition floor, the reception is your reward — a premium two-hour event with an unlimited bar, great company, and the perfect atmosphere to end Day 1 on a high.
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Sponsorship opportunities
Be seen where it
matters most
With only 15 packages available across the entire event, sponsoring the DPRTE Drinks Reception puts your organisation front and centre with the defence sector's most influential people — in an exclusive, high-impact setting.
Welcome address — deliver the opening remarks to all reception guests
Exclusive headline branding throughout the reception space
Dedicated show-ready stand within the reception venue
Premium positioning in all event communications and signage
Complimentary reception tickets included for your team
Brand visibility within the reception space — signage and digital display
Logo featured in pre-event communications and event programme
Dedicated networking presence — show-ready stand/unit at the event
Complimentary reception tickets for your team included
Association with the UK's leading defence procurement event
Connect informally with procurement leaders, MOD representatives, prime contractors, and supply chain partners in a relaxed, high-value setting.
Exclusive branding in a premium, intimate environment ensures your company stands out during one of the most high-impact moments of the event.
Extra time with delegates away from the busy exhibition floor — the conversations here often lead to the strongest rapport and new business opportunities.
With just 1 headline and 14 sponsor packages available, your brand stands out in a curated, exclusive environment rather than competing for attention.
As Headline Sponsor, deliver the welcome address — a unique opportunity to set the tone and demonstrate your organisation's commitment to the defence supply chain.
Align your brand with DPRTE — the UK's leading defence procurement event — and reinforce your reputation as a proactive, committed sector partner.
Thank you to our Drinks Reception Sponsors
Headline Drinks Reception Sponsor
Drinks Reception Sponsors
