Five new reasons to be at DPRTE Expo 2027
Alongside the Knowledge Transfer Zones, DPRTE Expo 2027 introduces five new features designed to deepen strategic insight, open up international opportunity and create more focused space for buyers and suppliers to connect.
UK Supply Chain Command Keynote Arena
Dedicated to strengthening collaboration, resilience and capability across the UK defence supply chain. Senior leaders from government, defence and industry provide strategic insight into procurement priorities, supplier engagement, innovation and the opportunities shaping future defence programmes — with practical guidance on positioning your organisation to support the UK's defence objectives and build stronger sector partnerships.
NATO & European Defence Market Capability Keynote Arena
Focused on international collaboration, export growth and access to overseas defence opportunities. Senior leaders from government, defence and industry explore NATO priorities, European defence programmes, international partnerships and strategies for competing in global markets — with insight into emerging opportunities across allied nations.
Capability Pitch Theatre
A dedicated platform for organisations to present innovative products, services and solutions directly to the defence community. Through focused presentations and live demonstrations, suppliers can showcase capabilities that support current and future defence procurement, operational requirements and programme delivery — helping buyers identify new solutions from across the market.
DPRTE Meeting Hub
A dedicated networking environment designed to facilitate meaningful, pre-arranged meetings between buyers, suppliers and key stakeholders across the defence procurement community. Bookable meeting pods and a professional setting help organisations maximise their time at DPRTE through targeted engagement, relationship building and commercial discussions.
Critical National Infrastructure Zone
Reflecting the growing convergence between defence and national resilience, this new zone focuses on sectors such as energy, transport, communications, digital infrastructure and space — exploring how government and industry are working together to protect, modernise and strengthen the critical infrastructure that underpins national security and defence capability.