Science and Innovation Zone Agenda - Day 1
26 March 2025
Agendas are subject to change
10.35 - 10.55
Astraea as a National Endeavour
Speakers 
Representative of AWE
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11.00 - 11.20
The Next Steps in National Security Engagement
Speakers 
Paul Larcey
Business Connect
Innovate UK
11.25 - 11.45
From Concept to Capability: Boosting Businesses to Achieve Real-World Impact
Speakers 
Tracey North
Business Growth & Finance Lead
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
11.50 - 12.10
Project to Programme: Rapidly deploying Kits of Parts
Speakers 
Dale Sinclair
Head of Digital Innovation
WSP
12.15 - 12.35
Category Management in Action – Contracting for the Future via R-Cloud
Speakers 
Clare McGinn
Principal Commercial Manager
Dstl
Suzanne Carlisle
Senior Commercial Manager
Dstl
13.05 - 13.45
The Future of Counter-Drone Technologies in Defence
Speakers 
Chris Daniels
Chief Commercial Officer
Flare Bright Ltd
13.50 - 14.10
Innovation in Delivering Social Value
Speakers 
Elizabeth Newman-Earl
Partner/Founder
e50k
Quincey Ankrett
Executive Director
e50k
14.15 -14.35
Partners in Innovation: Future-Proofing UK Defence
Speakers 
Nicola Barnett
Senior Relationship Manager
AWE
David Richardson
Head of Marketing Engagement
AWE
Sam Zwolinski
Partnerships & Impact Partner
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
