With the publication of the updated Defence Industrial Strategy delayed and concerns growing over whether long-term partnering agreements really offer the military and government value for money, it is critical that the military and industry come together to address these challenges and ensure that capability and technical skills are not affected.
Defence IQ’s 8th annual Defence Partnerships conference will focus on best practice case studies and the strategies for improving cooperation.

Confirmed speakers include:
• Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham KCB (Ret’d), Former Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Equipment Capability), UK MoD
• Wing Commander Rebecca Stanley, MOD Hercules Integrated Operational Support Manager, UK MOD
• Roger Powell, Senior Advisor, Associated Ideas Ltd & Former Sea King IPT Leader, UK MoD
• Dave Hawkins, Director of Operations, Partnership Sourcing Limited
• Digby Barker, Director, Sollerta
• Professor David Kirkpatrick, Emeritus Professor of Defence Analysis, University College London
• Simon Barker, Joint Team Leader, Joint Partnering & Relationship Team, Agusta Westland

For more information and to register:
Email enquire@iqpc.co.uk
Call +44 (0)20 7368 9300
Fax +44 (0)20 7368 9301
Visit www.iqpc.com/uk/defencepartnering/ediary