BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Team Defence Information - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.teamdefence.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Team Defence Information REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230801T153554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T135417Z UID:243928-1702548000-1702566000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nPlease arrive by 10:00am for an 11:00am start. \nThis meeting will be held as a Hybrid meeting and will take place at the Active Conference Centre in Thornbury as well as online.  The online details will be sent to all those who register. \nPlease be aware\, this event is open to TD-Info Members only. Please register using your member organisation email domain. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting/ LOCATION:Active Conference Centre\, Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre\,Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, South Gloucestershire\, BS35 3JB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T104500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230815T143348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T104214Z UID:244086-1705488300-1705494600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [] URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20231003T112154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T085616Z UID:244487-1706184000-1706188500@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase Event DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on Thursday 25th January at 12 noon\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to our Membership) \nOur previous SME showcase: \nRecording – SME Showcase-20231026_120128-Meeting Recording.mp4 \nSlide Packs: \nAerogility \nAnzen \nWhitetree \nEpscot \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister your interest here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase-event/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240221T104500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240221T124500 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230815T144149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T162511Z UID:244092-1708512300-1708519500@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-2/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240228T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240126T102539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T085604Z UID:245556-1709121600-1709126100@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase Event DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on Thursday 28th February at 12 noon\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to our Membership) \nOur last showcase: \nRecording – SME Showcase 2-20240125_120405-Meeting Recording.mp4 \nSlide Pack – https://www.teamdefence.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SME-Showcase-25-01-2024.pdf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister your interest here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase-event-2/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240227T123652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T120312Z UID:245836-1710844200-1710851400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Chief of Defence Logistics Support invitation to assess Support Priorities and Key Risks DESCRIPTION:Chief of Defence Logistics Support invitation to assess Support Priorities and Key Risks \nThrough our engagement with Rear Admiral Andy Kyte\, CDLS\, we have agreed that an event to consider the Support imperatives\, MOD’s priorities\, and the resulting risks. \nThis event is an in-person event to be held 19th March at Dassault Systemes\, London 10.30 – 12.30. \nThe event will include a scene set by Admiral Kyte\, a private review of assumed risks\, discussions on matters arising\, and capture of your insights via SharpCloud tool. \nA key output is that Admiral Andy and Industry will have a collective view of the 2024 priorities\, challenges\, and risks. \nIf you have any questions surrounding this event please contact Steve. \nIf you have any questions regarding registration please contact Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sppg-workshop/ LOCATION:Dassault Systemes\, 12 Hammersmith Grove\, London\, W6 0NW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Members Only,TD-Info Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230808T124850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T132424Z UID:243979-1710853200-1710860400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Lead Sponsors Forum DESCRIPTION:The Lead Sponsors Forum reviews TD-Info’s performance against agreed strategic goals and helps define its future agenda. \nLead Sponsor Forum members are senior figures invited to join from TD-Info’s membership. This meeting is by invitation only. \nHybrid Meeting – Teams details to be sent out prior to the event. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-council-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Dassault Systemes\, 12 Hammersmith Grove\, London\, W6 0NW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Members Only,TD-Info Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240214T110837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T114441Z UID:245708-1710927000-1710937800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:DE&S SME Open Day - 20th March 2024 - Expression of Interest DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 20 March \n09.30 to 12.30 \nDefence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is open for business. \nJoin us for the DE&S Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Open Day. \nMeet DE&S procurement teams and representatives from trade associations\, and learn about upcoming Defence projects and tender opportunities right across the UK. \nThe highlight of the day will be a speed-dating style ‘Meet the Buyer’ session\, where you will have the chance to meet multiple DE&S teams through timed conversations\, focused on what your company can offer and how you can join the UK defence enterprise. After each ‘date’\, contacts will be exchanged so more in-depth follow-up conversations can start. \nWe need your innovation \nThroughout the day\, our people will show you how to make the most of Defence opportunities and how you too can engage with Defence supply chains. We will explain how you can work with DE&S and the whole defence industry\, and tell you about our latest tender opportunities. \nYou might not work in the Defence sector yet\, but your business could provide the innovative technology\, new product or essential service that you didn’t even know we needed. You can’t afford to miss out on this chance to connect and find out. \nThe Open Day is aimed at all SMEs from across the UK. \nGet ‘tender ready’ \nThe Open Day is a golden opportunity for SMEs to get ‘tender ready’. You will have a number of opportunities to discuss tenders relating to a wide range Defence equipment and support contracts. \nYou will learn top tips from expert trainers on where to find Defence tender opportunities and how to bid through the Defence Sourcing Portal. \nExciting speakers \nAs well as the ‘speed-dating’ session\, we will also have a line-up of great speakers\, including DE&S Chief Executive Officer Andy Start\, Deputy CEO and Director General Strategic Enablers Adrian Baguley and Director Operations Major General Anna-Lee Riley. \nHow do I sign up? \nIf you don’t sign up for this free event in advance\, you will be missing out on a fantastic opportunity to introduce your business to procurement teams\, framework providers and Defence sector trade associations. \nThe SME Open Day will take place at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol on 20 March 2024. \nIf you can’t attend in person\, don’t worry\, we will also be broadcasting our guest speaker sessions for anyone who is registered to watch. \nRegister now to book your free place \nAll SMEs are eligible to attend for free and should register to book a place.  \nRegistration will close at the end of February\, you will then be notified by MoD on whether you have been selected to attend Virtually or In-person. \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister interest here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/des-sme-open-day-20th-march-2024/ LOCATION:MOD Abbey Wood\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol\, BS34 8JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230911T161345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T140326Z UID:244243-1711013400-1711018800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Team Defence Strategy Group DESCRIPTION:The Strategy Group has been established to interpret the 3* Advisory Board’s bi-annual areas of strategic focus along with outputs from the Team Defence Information Council to sponsor and approve Team Defence Information activities which align to these top-level objectives. \nFor further information\, please contact Philippa Arter \nThis is a hybrid meeting which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and In-person at Thornbury Leisure Centre\, Filmore Suite\, BS353JB a supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/team-defence-strategy-group-5/ LOCATION:Thornbury Active Leisure Centre\, Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, BS35 3JB CATEGORIES:Members Only,Strategy Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230815T131252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152314Z UID:244063-1711020600-1711038600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis meeting will be held In-person at the Active Conference Centre in Thornbury and virtually via MS Teams. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Active Conference Centre\, Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre\,Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, South Gloucestershire\, BS35 3JB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T104500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T124500 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20231215T164818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T164901Z UID:245338-1713955500-1713962700@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-3/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240306T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T090843Z UID:245939-1715770800-1715774400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase Event DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on 15h May\, 11:00 – 12:00\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 3 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership) \nOur last showcase: \nRecording: https://ukceb.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/TeamDefence/EQGcNRIGOpRFiXGUJOaEmbQBVFipXoT_e8YcsD01j_2YcA?e=qczQhE \nSlide Pack – https://www.teamdefence.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SME-Showcase-Slide-Pack-February.pdf \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase-event-3/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20231215T165104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T094333Z UID:245344-1716472800-1716480000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-4/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T094500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230911T174716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T095523Z UID:244251-1718703900-1718713800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Team Defence Strategy Group DESCRIPTION:The Strategy Group has been established to interpret the 3* Advisory Board’s bi-annual areas of strategic focus along with outputs from the Team Defence Information Council to sponsor and approve Team Defence Information activities which align to these top-level objectives. \nFor further information\, please contact Philippa Arter \nThis is a hybrid meeting and will be held In-person location TBC and virtually via Microsoft Teams. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/team-defence-strategy-group-6/ CATEGORIES:Members Only,Strategy Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240619T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240604T100408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T100412Z UID:246472-1718791200-1718798400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-16/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240516T123743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T090922Z UID:246331-1718881200-1718886600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase Event DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on 20th June\, 11:00 – 12:00\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership) \nOur last showcase: \nRecording: \nSME Showcase-20240515_110441-Meeting Recording.mp4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase-event-5/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240702T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240702T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230918T165444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T082207Z UID:244306-1719925200-1719932400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Lead Sponsors Forum & AGM DESCRIPTION:The Lead Sponsors Forum reviews TD-Info’s performance against agreed strategic goals and helps define its future agenda. \nLead Sponsor Forum members are senior figures invited to join from TD-Info’s membership. This meeting is by invitation only. \nHybrid Meeting – Teams details to be sent out prior to the event. \nThe  FY-22/23 UKCeB trading as TD-Info Full Accounts are available to be viewed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGM Agenda and Proxy Pack URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/lead-sponsors-forum/ LOCATION:DXC\, 2nd Floor\, No.1 Aldermanbury Square\, London\, EC2V 7SB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AGM,Members Only,TD-Info Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T104500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T124500 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20231215T165219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T165223Z UID:245347-1721213100-1721220300@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-5/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230815T132535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T121318Z UID:244075-1726047000-1726070400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The TD-Info town halls provide an opportunity for our community\, both MoD and Industry to meet and discuss the topics du jour. The September townhall will allow our 1* Exec team to brief on their activities(See below) in the round as they link to our 3* Board’s areas of focus. \nIt will also allow us to plan for the end of year town hall when one of our aforementioned 3*s\, Vice Admiral Andy Kyte\, CDLS\, will take the lead in updating progress against key topics such as supply chain resilience and Business Modernisation for Support. \nThe Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities\, so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThe next Townhall will take place on 11th September at The Engineers House\, Clifton. \nIf you are attending in person please join us from 09.30 and if you are joining us online the meeting will open at 09.50. \nDays Agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-4/ LOCATION:The Engineers House\, The Promenade\, Clifton\, Bristol\, BS8 3NB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240801T105703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T090907Z UID:246793-1727352000-1727357400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on 26th September\, 12:00 – 13:15\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership) \nOur last showcase: \nRecording: \nSME Showcase-20240515_110441-Meeting Recording.mp4 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase-event-4/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230918T171207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T141229Z UID:244310-1727787600-1727794800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Lead Sponsors Forum DESCRIPTION:The Lead Sponsors Forum reviews TD-Info’s performance against agreed strategic goals and helps define its future agenda. \nLead Sponsor Forum members are senior figures invited to join from TD-Info’s membership. This meeting is by invitation only. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/lead-sponsors-forum-2/ LOCATION:Allan Webb\, Red Lodge\, Bonds Mill Estate\, Stonehouse\, Gloucestershire\, GL10 3RF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Members Only,TD-Info Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T094500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230911T183157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T091354Z UID:244257-1727948700-1727958600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Team Defence Strategy Group DESCRIPTION:The Strategy Group has been established to interpret the 3* Advisory Board’s bi-annual areas of strategic focus along with outputs from the Team Defence Information Council to sponsor and approve Team Defence Information activities which align to these top-level objectives. \nFor further information\, please contact Ed Coleman \nThis is a hybrid meeting and will be held In-person location TBC and virtually via Microsoft Teams. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/team-defence-strategy-group-7/ LOCATION:IFS\, Bourne House\, Lotus Park\, Staines-Upon-Thames\, TW18 3AG CATEGORIES:Members Only,Strategy Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T104500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T124500 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20231215T173724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T173727Z UID:245351-1728470700-1728477900@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-7/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241107T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240926T112656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T090829Z UID:247069-1730980800-1730986200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on 7th November\, 12:00 – 13:15\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership) \nSlide pack from our September showcase. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230815T133045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T111633Z UID:244083-1731576600-1731600000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Defence Support Townhall DESCRIPTION:In response to Support Net being cancelled this year TD-Info are excited to announce that CDLS Andy Kyte will be hosting our Townhall on 14th November 2024. \nThis is a prime opportunity for Industry to engage with CDLS and MoD in a more intimate setting. \nWhilst In-person attendance is limited there is no limit on virtual attendance. \nThe Townhall will be held 09:30 – 16.00 at: \nThe Engineers House \nThe Promenade \nClifton \nBristol \nBS8 3NB \nThis venue has on-site parking\, is just outside of the Bristol Clean air zone and is also a 10 minute taxi ride from Bristol Temple Meads. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-5/ LOCATION:The Engineers House\, The Promenade\, Clifton\, Bristol\, BS8 3NB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CDLS Brief,Exec Team END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20241113T100452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T102113Z UID:247337-1733306400-1733313600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Input into the Industrial Strategy DESCRIPTION:Over the course of the last year\, TD-Info have been running a series of SME Showcase events\, designed to provide a platform for our SME’s to present their Defence Industry capabilities and experiences of working with the MOD and the Defence Industry. Through these events\, and other TD-Info facilitated SME engagement activities and conversations\, a number of themes have emerged\, around the challenges that SME’s face in the Defence Industry\, as well as the success stories that we have seen. \nTo provide an opportunity for SME’s to input into the MOD’s new Defence Industrial Strategy\, TD-Info\, in conjunction with the MOD document authors\, are running an online Teams event on 4th December between 10am and 12 noon. This event is open to all TD-Info members\, and will aim to collate SME’s Defence business sector experiences for use in the Defence Industrial Strategy. The information obtained via the event may also be used for other purposes with the aim of improving the way MOD\, Defence Industry and SME’s work together.   \nThe government published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper in early October 2024. This event is an opportunity to provide feedback directly to MOD document authors\, which will in-turn contribute to the wider industrial strategy. \n4th December – Agenda: \n\n Introduction and aims of the event – 10 minutes\n The MOD perspective and input to the Defence Industrial Strategy – 10 minutes\nChallenges with establishing business in Defence – 40 minutes\n\nA facilitated discussion around obstacles to SME’s doing business in Defence\, with both the MOD and Defence companies – this can include commercial and other topics such as frameworks\, security clearance\, partnering etc\n\n\nSuccess stories where entry to the Defence Industry has gone well – 30 minutes\nExperience of doing business with other Government Departments\, and other Industries. The differences between them and the MOD – 20 minutes\nConclusions and final inputs – 10 minutes\n\nThis event will take place online\, via MS Teams on 4th December\, 10:00 – 12:00. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-input-into-the-industrial-strategy/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20230918T173001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T132132Z UID:244314-1733835600-1733842800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Lead Sponsors Forum DESCRIPTION:The Lead Sponsors Forum reviews TD-Info’s performance against agreed strategic goals and helps define its future agenda. \nLead Sponsor Forum members are senior figures invited to join from TD-Info’s membership. This meeting is by invitation only. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/lead-sponsors-forum-3/ LOCATION:Appian\, 20 Fenchurch Street\, London\, EC3M 3BY CATEGORIES:Members Only,TD-Info Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20241108T131159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T090813Z UID:247308-1737028800-1737034200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase DESCRIPTION:TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months\, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector. \nThe next event will be held on 16th January\, 12:00 – 13:15\, online via Teams\, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities\, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \n(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/sme-showcase-10/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20240328T124735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T124738Z UID:246105-1738144800-1738152000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Executive Group Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams\, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/executive-group-team-meeting-9/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012912 CREATED:20241126T135038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T152402Z UID:247400-1739437200-1739462400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The TD-Info town halls provide an opportunity for our community\, both MoD and Industry to meet and discuss the topics du jour. The September townhall will allow our 1* Exec team to brief on their activities(See below) in the round as they link to our 3* Board’s areas of focus. \nIt will also allow us to plan for the end of year town hall when one of our aforementioned 3*s\, Vice Admiral Andy Kyte\, CDLS\, will take the lead in updating progress against key topics such as supply chain resilience and Business Modernisation for Support. \nThe Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities\, so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group. \nThe next Townhall will take place on 13th February 2025 at Thornbury Acc in the Severnside Suite. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Thornbury Active Leisure Centre\, Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, BS35 3JB CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR