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Defence Summit 2026

Why This Event Matters Now

Historic Investment

The UK is entering a period of sustained, large-scale defence investment, backed by a confirmed £15 billion funding increase and a broader programme of nearly £300 billion over four years. .

Procurement Reform

Reform is already reshaping how contracts are awarded — creating both opportunity and complexity for suppliers across the chain.

SME & New Entrant Demand

Demand is growing for non-traditional entrants and SMEs, particularly across AI, cyber, advanced manufacturing and energy.

A Window to Act

For organisations ready to act, this represents a significant window to to secure competitive advantage as programmes move forward and supply chains are formed..

The scale of the Defence Investment Plan is expanding and diversifying the supply chain that underpins UK defence.

Confirmed speakers include:

Luke Pollard MP

Minister of State for Defence Readiness & Industry · Ministry of Defence

Luke Pollard was appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence on 6 September 2025, having previously served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State from July 2024. He was elected as MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport in July 2024, and holds responsibility for defence procurement reform, the Defence Industrial Strategy, UK Defence Innovation, armed forces readiness, and submarine delivery among other key portfolios.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin

Former Chief of the Defence Staff · British Armed Forces

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin GBE KCB DL is one of the most consequential military leaders of his generation. Sir Tony served as Chief of the Defence Staff from December 2021 to September 2025, the first naval officer in two decades to lead the British Armed Forces, advising four successive Prime Ministers through a war in Europe and the return of great power competition. As First Sea Lord he helped broker the AUKUS agreement, secured an expanded shipbuilding programme, and drove a renewed global Royal Navy presence, before leading all three services through their most testing period in decades. A qualified barrister with an MA in International Relations and Defence Studies and a graduate of the London Business School's Senior Executive Programme, Sir Tony brings a depth of strategic, operational, and political relationships, across NATO allies and partner nations.
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“We will develop a new approach that looks to give credit in future defence contract decisions to British-based companies based on a genuine, substantive presence in Britain and long-term commitments to British communities and British supply chains.”

 Ministry of Defence

What does it mean for suppliers?

This summit will help suppliers understand

Growth pipeline and contractsAn upward bar chart with a rising arrow showing increased defence spending translating into pipeline and contracts.

How increased defence spending is translating into pipeline and contracts

SME supply chain accessA group of people inside a target, representing SMEs finding realistic routes to access and win in the supply chain.

Where SMEs can realistically access and win within the supply chain

Procurement reformA procurement document with a check mark, representing reduced barriers and reshaped engagement.

How procurement reform is reducing barriers and reshaping engagement

Mid-tier route to marketA building with a shield, representing mid-tier organisations as a critical route to market.

Why mid-tier organisations are becoming a critical route to market

Export and cluster entry pointsA globe with a location pin, representing cluster ecosystems and export markets creating new entry points.

Where cluster ecosystems and export markets are creating new entry points

Why Attend?

Identify where funding is being deployed and how supply chains are being structured to deliver it

Understand how policy is opening up opportunities for SMEs

Gain clarity on procurement changes and commercial implications

Build connections with buyers, partners and industry leaders

Speakers included

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Thank you to our Event Sponsors

Thank you to our 2024 Event Partners

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Testimonials

I'm conscious we seem removed from suppliers, P4H England gives us the opportunity to get out there and make contact
Sharon RobsonDirector of Procurement and Acting ICS Chief Procurement Officer, Lancashire Procurement Cluster
Sharon Robson
P4H England gives us an opportunity to make sure we are picking up on the key themes and the opportunity to engage with different stakeholders from both public and private sector
Ian HolmesNational Head of Business Development Government Public Sector, Kuehne + Nagel
Ian Holmes
It's always a really packed agenda, lots of speakers, lots of variation and I always go home having learned something new
Neil HindsAnchors Programme Lead, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Neil Hinds
We need to take time to learn about the initiatives and best practice that is happening in other areas of the NHS
Alison KerfootHead of ICS Procurement Solutions, NHS Shared Business Solutions
Alison Kerfoot
Just wanted to say a big thank you for your hospitality on the day. P4H is a popular event on the NHS calendar, and it would be good to see more of our colleagues attend. It’s a marvellous opportunity to network and share ideas across the day, and to see and discuss the innovative products and services emerging in the market to enable better patient outcomes. It’s really encouraging to see a more collaborative approach across the NHS and supply chain. Hope to see you again in 2025.
Tracey CramondChair, HCSA Women in Procurement & Supply Chain Network
Tracey Cramond