DPRTE / 2027
NEW FOR 2027 18 JUNE  ·  BIRMINGHAM

Defence Estates, Infrastructure & Procurement Summit 2027

Connecting government, defence infrastructure leaders, industry and suppliers to deliver the next generation of defence estates, critical infrastructure and procurement capability.

18 June
2027
Birmingham
BCEC
6
Summit themes
1 Day
Insight & engagement
Estate Modernisation Capital Projects Net Zero Delivery Smart Estates SME Access Operational Resilience Estate Modernisation Capital Projects Net Zero Delivery Smart Estates SME Access Operational Resilience

Access Future Opportunities

Understand emerging pipelines, priorities and routes to market.

Meet the Buyers

Hear from MOD, DIO and Defence programme stakeholders.

Meet the Primes

Engage with major contractors and delivery partners.

Build Partnerships

Explore subcontracting, consortium and innovation relationships.

Learn How to Compete

Gain practical procurement, onboarding and bidding insight.

Support Defence Capability

Understand how infrastructure enables readiness and resilience.

01 — The Context

A Critical Moment for UK Defence Infrastructure

The UK defence estate is undergoing one of its most significant periods of transformation in decades. Major investment programmes are driving the modernisation of military bases, accommodation, training facilities, operational infrastructure, energy systems, digital connectivity, sustainability programmes and future capability requirements.

At the same time, increasing demands for resilience, security and operational readiness are creating new requirements across the defence supply chain — across construction, infrastructure, facilities management, engineering, technology, sustainability, professional services and procurement.

The Summit provides a unique platform to understand these priorities, engage with key stakeholders and position for future opportunities.

Delegates in session at a DPRTE summit
Market insight sessions
Exhibition and networking floor at a DPRTE summit
Exhibition & engagement
From Investment to Opportunity

Defence estate modernisation, infrastructure resilience, accommodation, facilities management, energy, digital infrastructure and technical works will require capable and responsive supply chains. Suppliers that engage early will be better placed to understand requirements, build partnerships and position for future opportunities.

02 — Programme

Seven Themes Shaping the Future Estate

A focused day of market insight, engagement and commercial opportunity — structured around the priorities driving defence infrastructure investment.

01

Defence Estate Modernisation

Exploring investment priorities, estate transformation programmes, asset optimisation and the future development of UK defence infrastructure.

02

Infrastructure Delivery & Capital Projects

Understanding major projects, programme delivery, construction capability, engineering expertise and infrastructure resilience.

03

Sustainable Defence Estates

Examining decarbonisation, energy efficiency, renewable technologies, environmental performance and net zero delivery strategies.

04

Digital Infrastructure & Smart Estates

Exploring digital transformation, connected infrastructure, data-driven asset management, cybersecurity and future estate technologies.

05

Supply Chain Growth & SME Access

Providing practical guidance on supplier engagement, procurement pathways, partnership opportunities and future routes to market.

06

Prime Contractor Supply Chain Opportunities

Understanding tier one requirements, subcontracting routes and how to build effective relationships with prime contractors and delivery partners.

07

Resilience, Security & Operational Readiness

Addressing infrastructure resilience, business continuity, security requirements and the evolving needs of modern defence operations.

03 — The Room

Who Should Attend

Designed for organisations involved in delivering, supporting and developing defence estates, infrastructure and procurement capability.

Supplier Audience

Construction & Engineering Organisations

Facilities Management Providers

Technology & Digital Infrastructure Specialists

Energy & Sustainability Providers

Architects, Consultants & Professional Services Firms

SMEs Seeking Defence Market Opportunities

Buyer & Delivery Audience

Defence Infrastructure & Estates Leaders

Government Procurement Professionals

Prime Contractors & Tier One Suppliers

Investment, Development & Infrastructure Partners

04 — At a Glance

Everything You Need to Know

Why Attend?

Gain the intelligence, contacts and practical insight needed to navigate Defence infrastructure procurement and position your organisation for future growth.

Who Should Attend?

Suppliers across construction, engineering, FM, energy, digital, security, sustainability and professional services, together with Defence buyers and prime contractor supply chain teams.

What to Expect?

A focused programme of strategic keynotes, buyer briefings, prime contractor sessions, supplier-readiness content, exhibition activity and structured networking.

Meet the Buyers & Primes

Connect with public sector stakeholders and delivery organisations responsible for translating investment into programmes, contracts and supply chain demand.

Exhibition & Sponsorship

Showcase your capability, generate qualified leads and position your organisation at the centre of the Defence infrastructure marketplace.

Defence infrastructure investment will create opportunities across multiple tiers of the supply chain. Organisations that understand the direction of travel and engage early will be best positioned to build the right relationships and compete effectively.

Register Your Interest
18 June 2027 · BCEC Birmingham

Position Your Organisation at the Heart of Defence Infrastructure Delivery

Join defence infrastructure leaders, procurement professionals, government stakeholders and industry partners as they explore the future of UK defence estates, infrastructure and procurement. Register your interest today.

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