To mark its twentieth anniversary, the organisers of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) today launch a podcast series titled “Defence and Security Debates”. The series includes four “round table” panel discussions with leading voices from the UK defence and security community, including: senior military, government officials, Defence Ministers, Members of Parliament and industry figureheads from DSEI’s core exhibitor base.
The Debates focus on four core themes: Defence Procurement, Cross Sector Exploitation, People and Skills, and Future Defence Capability. Led by DSEI Chairman, Rear Adm. Simon Williams, each episode the panel examines how these areas have developed in the two decades since DSEI was established, current challenges and opportunities.
The first episode on Defence Procurement, features Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Defence Procurement; Louis Taylor, CEO UK Export Finance, Department for International Trade; Matt Wiles, Chief Executive UK, Leidos; and industry commentator, Howard Wheeldon.
Participants focus on defence equipment acquisition, the vital role played by the UK supply chain, and routes to global markets. The panel consider the delivery of effective and reliable defence equipment and support within budget and the Defence Industrial Policy. The role and contribution of defence exports over the past 20 years and importance of international trade and collaboration. This episode is tied to DSEI 2019 campaign to promote the Defence Supply Chain, and International partnerships
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Available for download Wednesday 26th June:
Episode 2 | Cross Sector Exploitation
with Clare Cameron, Head of Defence Innovation, MOD; Gen Sir Richard Barrons, former Commander of Joint Forces Command; Stephen Phipson, CEO, MAKE UK; Alex Rose Parfitt, Engineering Director, Raytheon; and industry commentator, Tim Ripley.
About DSEI
Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) is the world’s largest land, sea and air defence and security exhibition, bringing together senior international trade and military experts from across the entire supply chain in an optimal business environment. DSEI is a biennial event held in London and will take place from 10-13 September 2019.
To learn more, please visit www.DSEI.co.uk.
About Clarion Events Limited
Clarion Events is the largest independent and one of the top three events organising companies in the United Kingdom, running exhibitions, conferences and seated events across UK, Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Asia. Clarion’s business-to-business and business-to-consumer events serve 15 different market sectors including: defence & security, leisure, entertainment, finance, retail, gaming, fine art and energy.
For more information, visit www.clarionevents.com.
About DSEI Day Zero
Day Zero is the dedicated defence conference programme which takes place on Monday 9 September 2019 at ExCeL London – the day before the DSEI exhibition opens. The Day Zero programme comprises high-level strategic conferences led by the MOD and will feature sessions covering policy, strategy and the implications on future equipment programmes.
Senior military, government and industry officials from across the world will come together to hear sector leaders discuss air, land, maritime and security capabilities, as well as emerging technologies.
Demonstrating the importance of global sharing of expertise, the Day Zero programme will bring together international public and private sector professionals to discuss the future of defence and security capability.
For more information, visit www.DSEI.co.uk.
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