Conference
Running alongside the exhibition, the two-day Readiness
Europe Conference will bring together industry experts,
innovators and strategic stakeholders to explore the technologies
and challenges shaping the future of defence manufacturing.
The programme will combine technical insights from leading
suppliers with broader discussions around policy, procurement,
and supply chain resilience.
Designed for defence engineering, R&D, procurement and senior executives,
the conference will offer concise, high-impact sessions that
provide practical takeaways and strategic insight - helping
attendees stay ahead in a fast-evolving landscape.
Key themes will include:
- Industrial financing and investment strategies to support defence manufacturing scale-up
- Emerging materials and advanced manufacturing processes
- Digitalisation and design for manufacturability
- Supply chain security and sovereign capability
- Testing, validation, and compliance in regulated defence environments
- Innovation in modularity, scalability, and lifecycle support
- European collaboration frameworks and cross-border funding programmes