The Defence Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) exhibition, the UK’s premier defence supply chain event, is set to return to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on 25-26 March 2026.
As the event countdown reaches its final week, organisers have confirmed a major line-up of senior representatives from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) who will lead the event’s dedicated Infrastructure and Estates Zone. This zone is designed to offer direct briefings to industry on the Ministry of Defence’s evolving procurement priorities, accommodation programmes, and long-term facilities management strategies.
The speaker delegation from the DIO includes Strategy and Plans Director Andy Sturrock, Commercial Director Claire Benham, Head of Commercial Operations Jen Vidler, Commercial Head Kate Allen, Accommodation Director Phil Riley, and Head of Facilities Management Project Delivery Toni Gray.
Given that the DIO is responsible for the management of one of the most significant property and estates portfolios in the United Kingdom, these briefings represent a critical opportunity for businesses currently working within, or seeking to enter, the defence built environment sector. Attendees will gain direct insight into how these senior leaders intend to shape the procurement landscape, providing clarity on future contract pipelines and specific supply chain requirements.
This year’s event structure, which features six distinct Knowledge Transfer Zones, is designed to facilitate granular engagement between defence officials and the private sector. The inclusion of the DIO’s most senior commercial and operational leadership underscores the event’s focus on actionable intelligence for suppliers specialising in construction, estates management, facilities management, housing, and related built environment services. By engaging with these sessions, suppliers can better align their business development strategies with the MoD’s planned capital expenditure and maintenance frameworks.
As media partners for DPRTE 2026, we emphasise the importance of this event for firms aiming to navigate the complexities of the defence supply chain. The briefings are intended to highlight precisely where new opportunities are emerging, allowing organisations to prepare their bids and capabilities accordingly.
Prospective attendees are encouraged to consult the official pre-event planner to schedule their attendance at key sessions and ensure they are positioned to capitalise on the procurement discussions taking place at Farnborough.
With further headline speaker announcements scheduled throughout the week, industry stakeholders are advised to finalise their registrations through the official DPRTE portal to secure their participation in this pivotal defence industry forum.
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