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!