Science and Innovation Zone
Digital , Data & Technology Zone
Market Engagement and Exporting Zone
Supply Chain and Partnering Zone
Defence Equipment and Supplies Zone
Infrastructure & Estates Knowledge Transfer Zone
Day 1
Day 2

Market Engagement and Exporting Zone Agenda - Day 2
27 March 2025

10.25 -10.45
The Single Source Regulatory Framework: A Short Masterclass and how the SSRO Can Help You
Speakers
Jo Watts

Chief Regulatory Officer

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO)

10.50 - 11.10
How UKDSE can help SMEs trade internationally
Speakers
Jacob Cooney

SME Engagement Project Manager

UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE)
Maj Harriet Chapman RA

Officer Commanding, Export Support Team

UKDSE

11.15 - 11.35
Breaking into the UK Defence Supply Chain
Speakers
Steve Hill

Defence Consultant

Make UK Defence

11.40 -12.00
Working with Japan
Speakers
Guy Hale

Senior Desk Officer

UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE)

12.05 - 12.25
Working with Australia
Speakers
Ed Carden

Senior Desk Officer for Australia & New Zealand

UK Defence & Security Exports (UKDSE)

12.30 - 12.50
How might the SDR and DIS impact your business?
Speakers
Andrew Kinniburgh

Director General

Make UK Defence

13.10 - 13.30
Doing Business with Defence
Speakers
Catherine Proudlove

SME Lead, Defence Commercial

Ministry of Defence

13.35 -13.55
The Opportunities for Sustainable Procurement in the New Security Environment
Speakers
Joe Tilley

Sustainability and Strategic Portfolio Director

Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

14.00 - 14.20
Accessing Defence Sector Opportunities with DCI
Speakers
John Rodigan

Business Development Manager

Defence Contracts International (DCI)

14.25 - 14.45
Delivering Government to Government Exports and Sales for the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support
Speakers
Richard Whalley

Head of Exports and Sales

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)

14.50 - 15.10
Mitigating cartel risk in procurement
Speakers
Rob Saunders

Principal Intelligence Officer

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)