Meet us at DPRTE 2026

DPRTE 2026 is a leading UK event for defence procurement and supply chain engagement. It connects buyers, suppliers, and policymakers for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across all areas of defence acquisition, and is officially supported by the Ministry of Defence.

This event takes place in the context of the recently published Strategic Defence Review, the evolving Defence Industrial Strategy, and the government’s commitment to meet the new NATO target to spend 5% of the UK’s GDP on national security by 2035 with 3.5% to go on core defence and the remaining 1.5% on defence-related areas such as resilience and security.

These priorities have shaped the event’s programme—delivering expert-led sessions, supply chain insights, and engagement opportunities designed to help suppliers navigate new policies, funding streams, and operational requirements.

Digital Catapult is excited to be exhibiting at DPRTE 2026. If you are attending the show, do come and meet our team on Stand 206, who will be sharing more about how we are:

Digital Catapult’s Head of Industrial Supply Chains, Annie Iakovaki, is a confirmed speaker at the show. Further details of the full conference agenda to follow.

In addition to exhibiting, two Digital Catapult team members are joining the DPRTE 2026 programme as panelists. Make a date to hear more from:

Dr Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains will be participating on the AI & Autonomy: Procurement & Effect in the Digital Era panel, taking place from 15:00-15:35 in the Keyonte Arena.

Steven Wood, Head of Aerospace, Defence & Security will be participating on the Integrating AI Across Defence Procurement – From Data to Decision Advantage panel, taking place from 11:35-12:10 on 25 March in the Innovation and Future Defence Technologies Zone.

You can find out more about the full programme by visiting the DPRTE 2026 Pre-Planner

The show is taking place at:

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Show Centre,
Etps Road
Farnborough
GU14 6TQ