23 MAR 2026
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Introduction to the Defence Office for Small Business Growth
Join us for this live webinar with the Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG) as they explain their new mechanisms and priorities of the office, as well as discussing how SMEs can engage directly with them. We're delighted to welcome John Kite , Deputy Head of the new Office for Small Business Growth and lead on wider industry outreach and communications activity for MOD. Understand the journey that they have taken in setting up the office within the National Armaments Directorate, dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts. Featurin This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the workings of this new team, whilst being able to engage directly with them to ask what is most important to your business. Hear their roadmap for the next 12 months as they look to expand the impact of the office, with the aim of assisting in the government's drive to spend £2.5 billion more with SMEs.
DSEI Gateway Members Suite @ ITEC/UDT
Join us at the excsluive DSEI Gateway members lounge, an ideal space for private meetings and networking, or somewhere to rest in between touring the show floor. Explore the ITEC or UDT agenda and get your ticket today.
Site Visit: Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group
Join us for this exciting site visit taking place in Plymouth, with a guided tour and seminar session included. Whilst hearing presentations and discussions from regional stakeholders and operators, take this opportunity to highlight how you could maximise your involvement in this space moving forward. Details of this upcoming site visit are available for DSEI Gateway members via the DSEI Gateway app.
The Digital Targeting Web: fixing challenges and furthering cross industry collaboration
This insightful session, focusing on the Digital Targeting Web as a concept, and a view of how it will be implemented across defence, will provide you with potential opportunities to highlight your ability to provide C4ISR capabilities. Featuring: - Air Vice-Marshal Simon Strasdin CBE, Director of the Integrated Warfare Centre, CSOC Attending this session means: You're up to date with CSOCs vision of the Digital Targeting Web You know the key milestone dates You're aware of potential opportunities to collaborate
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The Year Ahead in Defence
Emerging technologies are reshaping warfare, while new companies are altering the defence landscape. This makes forecasting the future increasingly essential, and yet in today’s unstable world it is becoming considerably more challenging. I've provided my top predictions on the trends that I expect to shape 2026 and beyond.
Olivia Savage - Editor in Chief

