BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Team Defence Information - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Team Defence Information 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251017T120311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T171603Z UID:249285-1783497600-1783607400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Defence Information 26 DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Stand Space and Sponsorships are available from £1200 plus VAT\, click on the Sponsor/Exhibit button to book. \nTicket Information \n\nTD-Info Members: Both Days £600\, Day One or Day Two £325\, Virtual £100\nNon-Members: Both Days £900\, Day One or Day Two £500\, Virtual £200\nMOD: All tickets FOC\n\nNote: Day One and Both Day tickets include Network Extra\, the above prices are subject to 20% VAT. \nPLEASE NOTE: Team Defence Information (TD-Info) may have official photographer(s) and/or camera person(s) at our events to produce promotional material/project work/learning materials. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDelegates Register here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDelegate Terms and Conditions\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSponsor/Exhibit here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSponsor/Exhibitor Terms and Conditions URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/defence-information-26/ LOCATION:Active Conference Centre\, Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre\,Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, South Gloucestershire\, BS35 3JB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Defence Information Conference,Seminar-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20250819T135946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T135952Z UID:248710-1784026800-1784041200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Knowledge Management Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:The Knowledge Management Community of Practice will be holding a Face to Face meeting on Tuesday 14th July 2026 \nThis meeting will be held in person at: \nTD-Info Office \n6a Pinkers Court \nBriarlands Office Park \nRudgeway \nBS35 3QH \nIf you have any questions regarding this group please contact Alison.Bulbeck100@mod.gov.uk URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-knowledge-management-community-of-practice-4/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,KM CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251112T101139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101145Z UID:249537-1784199600-1784215800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:ICEF/Information Security Forum DESCRIPTION:This meeting will cover the agendas for both the ICEF and the Information Security Forum. \nThe ICEF fulfils two roles: it represents the interests of industry consumers of MOD information and\, secondly\, acts as an advisory change management board for those users of MOD products and services operating outside the MOD estate. Organisationally\, the ICEF is managed under the TD-Info Delivery Continuity Executive and reports to TD-Info MD. \nThe ICEF brings together individuals from Industry partners who have day-to-day responsibility for using – or managing the provision of – MOD-delivered services. This function is managed collaboratively with representatives from the MOD Defence Digital Customer Management team responsible for ‘Indirect’ (i.e. non-MOD) customers. Defence Digital (DD) recognises that Industry represents a significant proportion – roughly one third – of total users of DD-delivered IS/IT. Taking a risk management approach\, the ICEF identifies opportunities to improve awareness of\, and mitigation for\, availability issues that might impact adversely on Defence outcomes. \nThe TD-Info ICEF lead: \n\nmanages a 6-weekly (approx..) rhythm of meetings for ICEF members\nliaises\, as Industry representative on the MOD 1* Customer Board\nconducts a regular drumbeat with DD ACOS Plans and Customer Services team\nprioritises risks/issues affecting suppliers’ ability to deliver against agreed contracts\nidentifies mitigation activities for MOD consideration.\nMaintains the ICEF risk register\npublishes services-to-industry product descriptions and supporting management processes\n\nIn support of the DCE\, the ICEF lead manages the change process for MOD-originated information services. Specific activities include: \n\nimproving awareness of planned changes to MOD-supplied information flows\, applications\, products and services for the Industry customer\nidentify potential impact on industry and work with MOD ICEF members to identify options for mitigating the consequences of the proposed (or executed) change\nco-ordinate industry inputs and manage the resolution of unplanned/unforeseen events that impact project delivery\nescalate major issues or observations to the DD Customer Board and/or DD ACOS Plans. Conversely risks or issues may also be escalated to the DSF via the DCE\n\nThe purpose of the Information Security Forum (ISF) is to provide better ways of working securely across Team Defence by identifying key issues and agreeing on common approaches to resolution by sharing good practice\, collaborating on accreditation standards\, providing a practical (and compliant) interpretation of Government policy\, and sharing event and near-miss data. \nThe ISF collaboratively develops guidance\, influences policy and communicates key messages to members and\, where appropriate\, broader stakeholders on Information Security and Assurance matters. \nThis meeting will be held In-person at TD-Info Offices and virtually using Microsoft Teams. Group members will be sent the link to join the meeting. \nThese are both closed groups\, however if you wish to participate or would like further information please contact Andy Corbett URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/icef-information-security-forum-3/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CoP,ICEF,ISF,Members Only,Public Working Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251212T120718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T120724Z UID:248770-1785319200-1785326400@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-13/ 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:20260814T120500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T125500 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20250901T135819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T140313Z UID:248887-1786709100-1786712100@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Knowledge Fridays Café DESCRIPTION:‘Knowledge Fridays Café’ These regular informal meetings are opportunities to build our community and knowledge management practice through a series of guest speakers and discussion drawing from our memberships and further afield.  These meetings help to inform our current projects and shape the agenda for future work.  They are an opportunity for us to update each other about our KM inbox\, challenges and good ideas. \n Please note – Knowledge Friday Café (KFC) sessions are designed as 50 mins (online only) sessions\, to maximise opportunities to connect\, and to support members’ busy calendars. \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/knowledge-fridays-cafe-6/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,KM CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251212T121818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T121824Z UID:248762-1788861600-1788868800@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-14/ CATEGORIES:Members Only,Strategy Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251104T155809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T121152Z UID:249455-1788861600-1788879600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:The Supportability Modelling and Analysis CoP DESCRIPTION:A working group that seeks to identify and promulgate good practice in life cycle cost modelling across the UK Defence sector and contribute to the realisation of the DSCM vision. \nFor further information\, please get in touch with Leyton Lark \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/the-supportability-modelling-and-analysis-cop-14/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Members Only,SMAWG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T120500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T125500 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20250901T135943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T140610Z UID:248891-1789128300-1789131300@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Knowledge Fridays Café DESCRIPTION:‘Knowledge Fridays Café’ These regular informal meetings are opportunities to build our community and knowledge management practice through a series of guest speakers and discussion drawing from our memberships and further afield.  These meetings help to inform our current projects and shape the agenda for future work.  They are an opportunity for us to update each other about our KM inbox\, challenges and good ideas. \n Please note – Knowledge Friday Café (KFC) sessions are designed as 50 mins (online only) sessions\, to maximise opportunities to connect\, and to support members’ busy calendars. \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/knowledge-fridays-cafe-7/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,KM CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20260127T134921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145523Z UID:250060-1789376400-1789648200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English® (STE) Training Courses DESCRIPTION:ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) Training Courses \nWhat is STE? \nASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) is a well-developed standard developed to make technical documentation clear\, concise\, and unambiguous.  Read more on STE and the STE standard here. \nBenefits of learning and using STE \nThe benefits include reducing risk\, increasing efficiency and saving time and costs. Using STE means that documents such as user and technical manuals\, service checklists\, and emails with technical content are clear\, concise\, accurate and structured. \nHow does TD-Info support STE? \nThe current STE standard is issue 9\, published in January 2025. Click here to request the latest STE standard. The Simplified Technical English Maintenance Group (STEMG) maintains and updates the standard. The United Kingdom Support Team (STEST-UK) represents the UK on the STEMG\, negotiates changes to the specification and promotes STE. TD-Info sponsors the UK representative on the STEMG\, who is also the chair of the STEST-UK. \nThe current UK representative on the STEMG\, Ciaran Dodd\, has over 20 years of experience delivering STE training to organisations in aerospace\, defence\, and other major sectors\, all over the world. Ciaran would like to create a hub of STE expertise where users can ask questions\, share best practice\, and learn how STE supports efficiencies in technical documentation and Integrated Product Support. Please contact us if you use STE and would like to get involved. \nWho should attend? \nThis course is a practical introduction for those who will use STE like technical authors or engineers in any sector including aerospace and defence. The course: \n\nExplains what STE is and the benefits of using STE\nShows the delegates how to use the STE specification\nGives delegates opportunities to use STE in practical exercises.\n\nCourse length and content \nClassroom delivery: 2 days (optimum 10 people\, maximum 12 people) either at the Team Defence information offices or on your site. \nOnline delivery: 4 half-day sessions on consecutive days. (Maximum 8 people.) \nWe can adapt the course to suit your organisation so contact us to discuss this. \n\nWhy use STE\nGrammar basics\nSTE rules:\n\nPart 1:\n\nSpecific Grammatical Rules.\nNoun clusters\nVerbs\n\n\nPart 2: General Writing Principles\n\nWords\, sentences and writing practices\n\n\nPart 3: Types of Writing\n\nSafety instructions\nProcedural writing\nDescriptive writing\n\n\n\n\nApplying the principles of STE to your own documents\n\n  \nDelegate rates (from 1 January 2026) \nSTE course for 1 person: £1800 + VAT.  \nSTE course for 2 people: £900 per person + VAT  \nSTE course for 3 or more people: £700 per person + VAT \n(Discounts are available for bookings of 10 people or more across multiple courses.)  \n  \nHow can I get training in STE?Contact Ciaran for more information and how to book. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nExpress your Interest URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/asd-ste100-simplified-technical-english-ste-training-courses-8/ CATEGORIES:STE Course END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20260122T100954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T100959Z UID:250037-1789390800-1789398000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Industry Customer Engagement Forum (ICEF) DESCRIPTION:The ICEF fulfils two roles: it represents the interests of industry consumers of MOD information and\, secondly\, acts as an advisory change management board for those users of MOD products and services operating outside the MOD estate. Organisationally\, the ICEF is managed under the TD-Info Delivery Continuity Executive and reports to TD-Info MD. \nThe next ICEF meeting will be held virtually by MS Teams on the 14th September 1300 – 1500. \nIf you would like to know more please contact Andy Corbett  URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/industry-customer-engagement-forum-icef-5/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL EVENT CATEGORIES:CoP,ICEF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251212T121157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T121700Z UID:248754-1790157600-1790175600@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. \nThe Townhall meeting will be held in person at Thornbury Active Conference Centre – Severnside Suite 1000 – 1500 URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Thornbury Active Leisure Centre\, Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, BS35 3JB CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251118T132115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T132257Z UID:249605-1790258400-1790265600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Integrated Product Support (IPS) CoP DESCRIPTION:To support the UK MoD and UK industry in improving Supportability Engineering (ILS) standards\, processes (technical and management) and training in order to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of Supportability Engineering (ILS) programmes and hence ultimately to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Total System (comprising the System of Interest\, the Support System and the Concept of Employment). That is\, we strive to improve the Whole Life Cost Effectiveness of the “System of Interest”. \n This meeting will be a hybrid event with the in person element taking place at:  \nTD-Info  \n6a Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park \nRudgeway  \nBS35 3QH \nAnd 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/integrated-product-support-ips-cop-13/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CLEP,Community of Practice,CoP,IPS CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251112T130044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T130049Z UID:249555-1790773200-1790784000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Natural Capital & Infrastructure Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:The Natural Capital & Infrastructure (NC&I) Community of Practice \nThe topic \nTeam Defence has defined this in a Defence enterprise perspective as looking and focusing on Natural capital\, which is the world’s stock of natural resources\, which includes geology\, soils\, air\, water\, and all living organisms. Some natural capital assets provide people with free goods and services\, often called ecosystem services and Infrastructure – the basic physical and organisational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings\, roads\, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. \nHow we operate \n\nOur community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common concern\, a set of problems\, or an interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals.\nCommunities of practice often focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice. Interaction on an ongoing basis is an important part of this.\nOur community of practice relies on face-to-face meetings as well as web-based collaborative environments to communicate\, connect and conduct community activities.\n\nWhy get involved? \nYour contribution will enable you to understand the direction of travel from within Defence\, shape\, influence and assist MOD in its future direction for Natural Capital & Infrastructure. There is also a connection to work as part of a team with equally capable and knowledgeable organisations within Defence and the wider digital community. This is an opportunity for wider industry experience and best practice to be showcased within the Defence environment. \nThis will enable: \n\nUnderstanding of how focus areas will interact to realise a future end state.\nArticulation of requirements for capability across the enterprise\nDevelopment of capability roadmaps\nAlignment\, pull through and learning from representative capabilities.\n\nAssessment of potential solutions and recommendations for future development \nThe next meeting for the NC&I Cop will be taking place on 30th September 2026. This will be a hybrid meeting taking place In-person at TD-Info Office\, Rudgeway and Virtually via MS Teams (Teams link received upon registration) \nEion Bailey is the TD-Info lead for this CoP \nPlease contact Kelly Gough if you have any question regarding registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/natural-capital-infrastructure-community-of-practice-7/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,CoP,NC&I,Public Working Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T120500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T125500 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20250901T140438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T140444Z UID:248895-1791547500-1791550500@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Knowledge Fridays Café DESCRIPTION:‘Knowledge Fridays Café’ These regular informal meetings are opportunities to build our community and knowledge management practice through a series of guest speakers and discussion drawing from our memberships and further afield.  These meetings help to inform our current projects and shape the agenda for future work.  They are an opportunity for us to update each other about our KM inbox\, challenges and good ideas. \n Please note – Knowledge Friday Café (KFC) sessions are designed as 50 mins (online only) sessions\, to maximise opportunities to connect\, and to support members’ busy calendars. \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/knowledge-fridays-cafe-8/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,KM CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20250819T140557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T140603Z UID:248712-1791889200-1791903600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Knowledge Management Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:The Knowledge Management Community of Practice will be holding a Face to Face meeting on Tuesday 13th October 2026 \nThis meeting will be held in person at: \nTD-Info Office \n6a Pinkers Court \nBriarlands Office Park \nRudgeway \nBS35 3QH \nIf you have any questions regarding this group please contact Alison.Bulbeck100@mod.gov.uk URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-knowledge-management-community-of-practice-5/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,KM CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251121T100823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T100829Z UID:249640-1792058400-1792065600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Defence Asset Management CoP DESCRIPTION:Under the auspices of TD-Info\, the DAM CoP is a standing joint MOD\, Defence Industry and the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) community of practice. The IAM is the Asset Management (AM) professional body and will be represented by the IAM SW Branch. \nThe DAM CoP will offer outputs and information that can be exploited by Asset Management professionals across the whole of MOD and Industry. These outputs will improve day to day practices in Asset Management across Defence as well as informing strategic decisions about professionalization. \nThis meeting will be a hybrid meeting with the in person element held at: \nTD-Info Office 6a Pinkers Court\, Rudgeway\, BS35 3QH \nThe agenda will be released to attendees once the presenters and content have been confirmed. \n For questions about this meeting please contact Eion \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/defence-asset-management-cop-13/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:DAM_CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20260402T115849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T115855Z UID:250581-1792575000-1792602000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:PJ TAMPA (Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge) Working Groups Autumn event DESCRIPTION:The final Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge (a.k.a Project TAMPA) Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year will be held on the 21st of October at The Welding Institute (TWI) in Cambridge. This event is kindly co-sponsored by TWI and Titomic. \nRegistration will open closer to the date. \nFor any questions about the event\, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info \n  URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/pj-tampa-additive-manufacturing-as-a-service-challenge-working-groups-autumn-event/ LOCATION:The Welding Institute (TWI)\, Granta Park\, Great Abington\, Cambridge\,\, CB21 6AL\, CATEGORIES:AdM WG,CDLS AdM as a Service WG,RTI,RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251112T101245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101251Z UID:249539-1792666800-1792683000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:ICEF/Information Security Forum DESCRIPTION:This meeting will cover the agendas for both the ICEF and the Information Security Forum. \nThe ICEF fulfils two roles: it represents the interests of industry consumers of MOD information and\, secondly\, acts as an advisory change management board for those users of MOD products and services operating outside the MOD estate. Organisationally\, the ICEF is managed under the TD-Info Delivery Continuity Executive and reports to TD-Info MD. \nThe ICEF brings together individuals from Industry partners who have day-to-day responsibility for using – or managing the provision of – MOD-delivered services. This function is managed collaboratively with representatives from the MOD Defence Digital Customer Management team responsible for ‘Indirect’ (i.e. non-MOD) customers. Defence Digital (DD) recognises that Industry represents a significant proportion – roughly one third – of total users of DD-delivered IS/IT. Taking a risk management approach\, the ICEF identifies opportunities to improve awareness of\, and mitigation for\, availability issues that might impact adversely on Defence outcomes. \nThe TD-Info ICEF lead: \n\nmanages a 6-weekly (approx..) rhythm of meetings for ICEF members\nliaises\, as Industry representative on the MOD 1* Customer Board\nconducts a regular drumbeat with DD ACOS Plans and Customer Services team\nprioritises risks/issues affecting suppliers’ ability to deliver against agreed contracts\nidentifies mitigation activities for MOD consideration.\nMaintains the ICEF risk register\npublishes services-to-industry product descriptions and supporting management processes\n\nIn support of the DCE\, the ICEF lead manages the change process for MOD-originated information services. Specific activities include: \n\nimproving awareness of planned changes to MOD-supplied information flows\, applications\, products and services for the Industry customer\nidentify potential impact on industry and work with MOD ICEF members to identify options for mitigating the consequences of the proposed (or executed) change\nco-ordinate industry inputs and manage the resolution of unplanned/unforeseen events that impact project delivery\nescalate major issues or observations to the DD Customer Board and/or DD ACOS Plans. Conversely risks or issues may also be escalated to the DSF via the DCE\n\nThe purpose of the Information Security Forum (ISF) is to provide better ways of working securely across Team Defence by identifying key issues and agreeing on common approaches to resolution by sharing good practice\, collaborating on accreditation standards\, providing a practical (and compliant) interpretation of Government policy\, and sharing event and near-miss data. \nThe ISF collaboratively develops guidance\, influences policy and communicates key messages to members and\, where appropriate\, broader stakeholders on Information Security and Assurance matters. \nThis meeting will be held In-person at TD-Info Offices and virtually using Microsoft Teams. Group members will be sent the link to join the meeting. \nThese are both closed groups\, however if you wish to participate or would like further information please contact Andy Corbett URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/icef-information-security-forum-4/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CoP,ICEF,ISF,Members Only,Public Working Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251212T120750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T120755Z UID:248772-1793786400-1793793600@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-14/ 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:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251208T100035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T100041Z UID:248764-1795514400-1795521600@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-12/ CATEGORIES:Members Only,Strategy Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261202T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251212T121302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T121307Z UID:248756-1796205600-1796223600@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. \nThe Townhall meeting will be held in person at Thornbury Active Conference Centre – Severnside Suite 1000 – 1500  URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Thornbury Active Leisure Centre\, Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, BS35 3JB CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251118T132452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T132315Z UID:249607-1796306400-1796313600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Integrated Product Support (IPS) CoP DESCRIPTION:To support the UK MoD and UK industry in improving Supportability Engineering (ILS) standards\, processes (technical and management) and training in order to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of Supportability Engineering (ILS) programmes and hence ultimately to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Total System (comprising the System of Interest\, the Support System and the Concept of Employment). That is\, we strive to improve the Whole Life Cost Effectiveness of the “System of Interest”. \nThis meeting will be a hybrid event with the in person element taking place at:  \nTD-Info  \n6a Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park \nRudgeway  \nBS35 3QH \nAnd 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/integrated-product-support-ips-cop-14/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CLEP,Community of Practice,CoP,IPS CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261207T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20260122T101148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T101153Z UID:250040-1796648400-1796655600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Industry Customer Engagement Forum (ICEF) DESCRIPTION:The ICEF fulfils two roles: it represents the interests of industry consumers of MOD information and\, secondly\, acts as an advisory change management board for those users of MOD products and services operating outside the MOD estate. Organisationally\, the ICEF is managed under the TD-Info Delivery Continuity Executive and reports to TD-Info MD. \nThe next ICEF meeting will be held virtually by MS Teams on the 7th December 1300 – 1500. \nIf you would like to know more please contact Andy Corbett  URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/industry-customer-engagement-forum-icef-6/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL EVENT CATEGORIES:CoP,ICEF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261208T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T203804 CREATED:20251104T155916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T121410Z UID:249457-1796724000-1796742000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:The Supportability Modelling and Analysis CoP DESCRIPTION:A working group that seeks to identify and promulgate good practice in life cycle cost modelling across the UK Defence sector and contribute to the realisation of the DSCM vision. \nFor further information\, please get in touch with Leyton Lark \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/the-supportability-modelling-and-analysis-cop-15/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CLEP,Members Only,SMAWG END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR