NDI, the trade body for Britain’s Defence, Security, Aerospace and Space industries, a division of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is holding a two day National Conference and Dinner in November.
The conference topics will include Brexit negotiations, developments in North American markets and the seemingly growing risk from cyber-attack which will all shape business conditions over the short to medium term. Harriet Baldwin, the Minister of State for Defence Procurement will speak, as well as senior figures within the industry sectors and thought leaders from public and private sectors.
There will also be the opportunity for networking with peers and ‘meet the buyer’ sessions through facilitated one on one meetings. There will also be breakout panels led by the MoD, Thales and Airbus.
Speakers will include: Professor Trevor Taylor, RUSI – on ‘Brexit Defence Spending Power, Implications and Opportunities’; Richard Daniel, CEO Raytheon – on ‘International Opportunity and Development’; Mark Camillo, Head of Professional Indemnity and Cyber, AIG – on ‘Managing Cyber Exposure and Bending the Risk Curve’; and Brian Johnson, UK Business Development Director BAe Systems Maritime, updating on UK Naval Programmes, timings and opportunities.
The November 22 and 23 event runs at Alderley Park in Cheshire. For details of how to book visit www.ndi.org.uk.
