Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE FRAeS, NATO’s former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, will deliver a day-two keynote at DPRTE Expo 2027, taking place on 23-24 March at Farnborough International.
DPRTE has confirmed Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB OBE FRAeS as a keynote speaker for DPRTE Expo 2027, taking place on 23-24 March at Farnborough International. Admiral Sir Keith served as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), acting as the Alliance’s second-in-command for operational matters, and brings more than four decades of leadership experience across the Royal Navy, NATO, the European Union and international coalitions.
His career includes leading the introduction of the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, four years as NATO Maritime Commander, and command of four warships. Since retiring from the Royal Navy in 2026, he has remained active in the sector as CEO of Flagstaff Defence, a senior mentor to NATO, and a board-level adviser to several organisations.
Admiral Sir Keith’s keynote session on day two of the Expo will give delegates his perspective on the future of defence, international collaboration, operational readiness, capability development and the evolving procurement landscape.
He joins a DPRTE Expo 2027 programme that continues to bring together senior military leaders, government stakeholders, procurement professionals and industry suppliers for two days of collaboration, learning and business engagement at the UK’s leading defence procurement and supply chain event. Final remaining sponsorship and exhibition packages are now available, alongside priority delegate registration for those looking to secure their place early.
Why Attend
DPRTE Expo is the UK’s leading defence procurement and supply chain event, officially supported by the Ministry of Defence, and regularly draws more than 4,000 delegates a day and over 350 exhibitors, spanning MOD procurement teams, defence contractors, SMEs and mid-tier businesses. Alongside keynotes from figures such as Admiral Sir Keith Blount, delegates get access to a Keynote Arena covering UK supply chain strategy and NATO and European defence markets, seven Knowledge Transfer Zones on topics including AI and autonomous systems, defence infrastructure, and international export pathways, a Meet The Buyer programme offering direct access to procurement decision-makers, and a Live Demonstration Arena. New for 2027, the Expo adds dedicated meeting hubs and a Capability Pitch Theatre for innovation showcases. For suppliers of any size looking to engage directly with the people setting and delivering UK and Allied defence requirements, Farnborough on 23-24 March is the place to be. Sponsorship, exhibition and priority delegate registration are open now.
