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)
Registration and light buffet lunch served
- Gustaf Bergström, Swedish Trade & Invest Commissioner to the UK, Business Sweden
Briefing with Q&A on the UK Defence Investment Plan (speaker TBC)
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
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 meeting programme order and break times to be confirmed in due course
Parallel 1-1 Pitching: Session 1
Location: Room 1
Location: Room 2
Location: Room 3
Break
Parallel 1-1 Pitching: Session 2
Location: Room 1
Location: Room 2
Location: Room 3
Break
Parallel 1-1 Pitching: Session 3
Location: Room 1
Location: Room 2
Location: Room 3
Swedish-British Defence Reception
Location: central London (precise location to be shared to confirmed participants)
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.
Total Defence Roundtable Discussion (by invitation only)
Please note that participation is strictly limited and by invitation only.
Roundtable Discussion: Building Operational Total Defence with Industry
- By invitation only: separate registration to the Supplier Day is required. Confirmed participants will be notified of the location.