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DPRTE 2022 gets underway today in Farnborough

Land May 5, 2022

The wait is over! DPRTE 2022 take place today as the defence industry comes together in Farnborough.

DPRTE returns to Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre today providing extensive skills development, networking, collaboration and product showcase opportunities for organisations that are actively working with the defence sector or that are exploring ways to work in the UK’s £20bn+ defence procurement marketplace.

Over the next decade, the Ministry of Defence plans to spend over £230 billion on equipment and support.

Defence has a major role to play in delivering the Government’s growth and enterprise agenda – the MOD accounts for over 40% of all central government spend with industry and its procurement activity includes some of the most complex and technologically advanced projects in the world.

Opportunity for SMEs in the defence supply chain

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy, fuelling economic growth and providing more than 15 million jobs.

More so, the MOD has a target of 25% of its procurement spend to go to SMEs by 2022.

The Keynote Arena

The DPRTE Keynote Arena is one of the focal points within the event, providing all visitors with a rare opportunity to hear from leading personnel from organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, academia and the wider industry network.

High-profile speakers will present on a range of topical and critical subjects that are defining the future of defence procurement, in addition to delivering against today’s current marketplace initiatives and objectives.

Chairing the Live Keynote Arena this year will be Megan Wakeling, Systems Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space and Finalist in the Women in Defence Awards Emerging Talent Category 2021

Other speakers include Jeremy Quin, Minister for Defence Procurement; Alexandra Bailey, Deputy Director, Strategic Partnering Programme at the MOD and Jonathon Pollock Head of Navy Command Commercial, who are all perfectly placed to provide insight on the future of defence procurement.

Knowledge Transfer Zones

DPRTE 2022 will host four Knowledge Transfer Zones  – Innovation & Digital; Buyer Procurement Reform; Infrastructure & Estates; and Supply Chain Engagement – designed specifically to enhance the knowledge and skills of all attendees, both buyers and suppliers, who are engaged within the defence acquisition supply chain.

Networking and Collaboration

The event will also host six unique networking and collaboration areas offering buyers and suppliers the chance to engage with key personnel and organisations representing the diverse sectors that contribute to the future strategy and current delivery of the defence procurement marketplace and its supply chain.

DPRTE Product Showcase

Last but by no means least will be the DPRTE Product Showcase. For buyers across the MOD and the wider supply chain, the showcase will offer an invaluable opportunity to engage and develop new and existing partnerships with a wealth of leading suppliers who are actively delivering a diverse range of innovative products and services that can support both current and future procurement requirements.

For the private sector suppliers, the product showcase conversely provides a unique platform to connect with over 1,000 key decision makers from throughout the full defence acquisition supply chain. This is your opportunity to place your products and services in front of those personnel and organisations responsible for an annual spend of over £20bn.

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Post written by: Matt Brown