WEAF Annual Conference and EXPO 2025

30/04/2025 to 30/04/2025

Shape the Future of SW Aerospace & Advanced Engineering

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Gain exclusive insights from Primes, tackle key challenges, and seize new opportunities.

Your voice matters - share your expertise and engage directly with industry leaders.

EXPLORE industry topics, supply chain strategies, digitalisation, & competitiveness.

LEARN exclusive insights from industry leaders on securing opportunities & overcoming challenges.

EMPOWER your business & your team.

Agenda:

08:30 - Arrival registration, refreshments & networking

09:15 - Opening of Event

09:20 - Introduction: Colin Turner, WEAF CEO

09:30 - Industry & Political Overview: Aimie Stone, ADS Chief Economist

09:45 - Keynote Speaker

10:00 - Prime Panel Session

10:45 - Refreshment & Networking Break

11:15 - Disruptive Technology Panel Session

12:00 - Morning wrap up

12:05 - Lunch & Networking Break

13:05 - Welcome Back, What have we learned so far?

13:10 - Introduction to WEAF Action Groups

13:30 - Business Operations Panel Session

14:25 - Motivational Speaker: Simon Mann

15:00 - Round Up

16:15 - Capability Pitches

*Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

B2B Capability Pitches:

We're pleased to announce that during the event, we will be hosting a dedicated one-hour Capability Pitch session, with 10-15 minute slots, which is designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises to showcase their innovation to a select group of interested customers.

This unique opportunity will be structured as an introductory pitch, allowing you to present your capabilities.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis! They will be allocated to WEAF members first.

If you’re interested in participating, please send your expression of interest to events@weaf.co.uk, by 10th April to secure your spot.

Commodity List:

  • Maintenance Repair and Overhaul
  • Ground Support Equipment services
  • Tooling and calibration
  • Paints, Oils, Lubricants, and Sealants (POLS)
  • Artificial Intelligence Consulting Specialists, Artificial Intelligence Assurance Services.
  • Suppliers with credibility and pedigree working in the National Security space in DevSecOps, Cloud, and Software Development specialisms.
  • AWS Partner consultancies.
  • Cloud migration specialists
  • Telescopic masts – particularly automated.
  • 18m Lattice masts
  • Sustainable power generation e.g. tactical solar panels, fuel cells etc.
  • Rugged Uninterruptible Power Supplies (off the shelf preferred).
  • Bespoke Rugged Cases design and manufacture.
  • T Health Check (ITHC) services.
  • Test House Capabilities: environmental and EMC test houses for products.
  • Digital processors
  • RF processors
  • Quantum technology
  • Connectivity between all assets
  • Interoperability
  • Optical comms
  • Resilient networks
  • AI/ML
  • Mission planning innovation
  • Autonomy
  • Computer perception
  • Image Processing
  • Compound semiconductors
  • High temperature electronics
  • Human system integration
  • Non-GPS navigation
  • Disruptive additive manufacturing
  • Materials (Innovative/Affordable/Protection/Survivability)
  • Metamaterials
  • Novel Propulsion

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and collaborate with industry leaders in the South West’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing/engineering!