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

Supply Chain and Partnering Zone Agenda - Day 2
26 March 2025

10.30 - 10.50
Partnering in Complex Operational Environments
Speakers
Ian Vaculik

Central and Eastern Europe Director

KBR
Stewart Morris

Director Bids & Proposals

KBR

10.55 - 11.15
The Role of Supplier Diversity in the New Procurement Landscape
Speakers
Matt Dabrowski

OutBritain & OutScotland

Founder & CEO

11.20 - 11.40
Supplier Relationship Management
Speakers
Daniel Abbott

Procurement & Supply Chain Nuclear Sector Director

Babcock International
Stuart Busfield

Procurement Major Nuclear, Capital Programmes

Babcock International

11.45 - 12.05
Working Capital Management and Growth Finance
Speakers
Matt Croker

Director

Heligan Corporate Finance
Aimie Stone

Chief Economist

ADS

12.55 - 13.15
DSCCP – An Introduction to Supply Chain Architecture
Speakers
Scott Allen

Managing Consultant at PA Consulting and the DSCCP lead for Supply Chain Architecture

PA Consulting

13.20 - 13.40
Cyber Security - Secure by Design
Speakers
Stewart Woods

Cybersecurity CTO

Thales UK

13.45 - 14.05
Fixing the Vocational Skills Crisis in Defence
Speakers
Andrew Kinniburgh

Director General

Make UK Defence

14.10 - 14.50
The Strategic Value of Early Engagement for Defence Suppliers
Speakers
Samira Braund, Defence Director, ADS

Defence Director

ADS
John Kite

MOD Supply Chain Development Team Leader

Ministry of Defence