Join us at the VIP lounge at ITEC & UDT 2026, 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.

Join us for our upcoming site visit focusing on Marine Autonomy. Taking place in Plymouth, with a guided tour with the "Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group", and a dedicated plenary session. Participate in focused discussions on the operational requirements from naval operators, insights from the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, and dialog on how SMEs and non-traditional companies can be enabled to deliver greater capability. During this event, you will: Hear key presentations and discussions from regional stakeholders Better understand how SMEs and non-traditional suppliers can maximise their involvement in this space Understand the support mechanisms in place in Plymouth and the Southwest View the key R&D priorities in marine autonomy, with a guided tour of relevant facilities Hear key insights from: Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Jon Pentreath CB OBE , DSEI Senior Naval Advisor, Clarion Events (Chair) Karen Dalton-Fyfe , Partnership and Programme Director, Team Plymouth Professor Kevin Jones , Chair, Marine and Maritime Innovation Board Neil Skelland , Chair, Southwest Regional Defence and Security Cluster Further details of this upcoming site visit are available for DSEI Gateway members via the DSEI Gateway app.

Looking to export, or already exploring international markets?  Attend this briefing and hear the priorities for UK defence exports for the year ahead. Understand who they are as a team, what they do for industry, and how they can help/work with you as an SME or non-traditional supplier.  Following this briefing, engage with a selected panel from the team, as they answer Q&A from the audience. Take this opportunity to ask the questions that are most relevant to your business or speak one-to-one during networking drinks to close the event. Gain insight on: Who are the team focused on exports and what do they do How they can assist with helping you export your products internationally Common pitfalls and things to look out for Mechanisms and support in place to support your growth

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