Programme

Thursday 1 October 2026

The wider Defence programme on 1 October 2026 includes:

the UK Defence Primes Supplier Day with BAE Systems, Babcock International Group and Saab UK
a Swedish-British Defence Evening Reception hosted by the Swedish Ambassador to the UK, H.E. Mr Stefan Gullgren (a separate invitation to be sent by the Swedish Embassy)
a Total Defence Roundtable Discussion (by invitation only).

More detailed information, session descriptions and locations will be provided continuously closer to the event.

UK Defence Primes Supplier Day programme: BAE Systems, Babcock Group International & Saab UK

Location: central London (precise location to be shared to confirmed participants)

12:00–12:30

Registration and light buffet lunch served

12:30–12:40

Welcome Remarks & Brief Participant Introductions

H.E. Stefan Gullgren, Ambassador of Sweden to the UK
Gustaf Bergström, Swedish Trade & Invest Commissioner to the UK, Business Sweden

12:40–13:30

Panel discussion with Q&A with BAE Systems, Babcock Group International & Saab UK

Nick Wilson, Senior Director Europe – Nordics, BAE Systems
Amerie Bailey, Group Supplier Relationship Management Lead, Babcock International Group
Chris Bruce, Chief Operating Officer, Saab UK
Moderator: Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council

13:30-14:00

Coffee break and pitch session preparations

Parallel 1-1 Pitching Sessions

15 mins per company, of which the first 2-5 minutes is structured as an "elevator pitch" (PowerPoint slides optional), followed by 10 mins for follow-up questions and 1-to-1 dialogue

Detailed tailored meeting programmes (including break times) has been sent to company representatives individually. For any questions, please contact the organising team.

14:00–17:35

Parallel 1-1 Pitching Sessions

BAE Systems

Location: Room 1

Babcock International

Location: Room 2

Saab UK

Location: Room 3

17:40–18:15 Joint session on the UK and Swedish Defence Investment Plans, followed by Pre-Reception

Swedish-British Defence Reception

Location: central London (precise location to be shared to confirmed participants)

18:30–21:00

Swedish-British Defence Reception hosted by the Swedish Ambassador to the UK, H.E. Mr Stefan Gullgren

Separate registration required - invitation to be issued by the Swedish Embassy in London in September.

Please note that the programme timings as well as participants listed are subject to change.

Total Defence Roundtable Discussion

Please note that participation is strictly limited.

09:00–11:30

Roundtable Discussion: Building Operational Total Defence with Industry

Separate registration to the Supplier Day is required. Confirmed participants will be notified of the location.

Please note that the programme timings as well as participants listed are subject to change.

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