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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 8
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual – MS Teams
The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
Get Involved
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
Want to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials
By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info

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Knowledge Fridays Café
2025-12-12 12:05 - 12:55, 2026-02-13 12:05 - 12:55, 2026-03-13 12:05 - 12:55 | Virtual – MS Teams
‘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.
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.

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TD-Info Knowledge Management Community of Practice
2026-01-13 11:00 - 15:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Knowledge Management Community of Practice will be holding a Face to Face meeting on Tuesday 13th January 2026
This meeting will be held in person at:
TD-Info Office
6a Pinkers Court
Briarlands Office Park
Rudgeway
BS35 3QH
If you have any questions regarding this group please contact Alison.Bulbeck100@mod.gov.uk

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 9
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

Standards Coordination WG
2026-01-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Mission of the Standards Coordination working group is to coordinate, for the UK, the MOD and Industry representation in the identification, development, deployment and maintenance of a coherent set of standards to meet the needs of UK Defence from this global activity within the scope of Team Defence Information (TD-Info) activity.
Our next meeting will be a hybrid meeting, in person at TD-Info office, Rudgeway and virtually using Microsoft Teams.
If you have any questions please contact Kelly.gough@teamdefence.info

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ICEF/Information Security Forum
2026-01-22 11:00 - 15:30 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
This meeting will cover the agendas for both the ICEF and the Information Security Forum.
The four ICEF face-to-face meetings that were previously held at MOD Corsham will, from the beginning of 2026, be incorporated instead into the ISF meetings held at Team Defence Information’s offices in Rudgeway, Bristol and online. The intervening four ICEF meetings will continue through TEAMS.
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.
The 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.
The TD-Info ICEF lead:

manages a 6-weekly (approx..) rhythm of meetings for ICEF members
liaises, as Industry representative on the MOD 1* Customer Board
conducts a regular drumbeat with DD ACOS Plans and Customer Services team
prioritises risks/issues affecting suppliers’ ability to deliver against agreed contracts
identifies mitigation activities for MOD consideration.
Maintains the ICEF risk register
publishes services-to-industry product descriptions and supporting management processes

In support of the DCE, the ICEF lead manages the change process for MOD-originated information services. Specific activities include:

improving awareness of planned changes to MOD-supplied information flows, applications, products and services for the Industry customer
identify potential impact on industry and work with MOD ICEF members to identify options for mitigating the consequences of the proposed (or executed) change
co-ordinate industry inputs and manage the resolution of unplanned/unforeseen events that impact project delivery
escalate 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

The 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.
The ISF collaboratively develops guidance, influences policy and communicates key messages to members and, where appropriate, broader stakeholders on Information Security and Assurance matters.
This 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.
These are both closed groups, however if you wish to participate or would like further information please contact Andy Corbett

PJ TAMPA Digital Thread Working Group Community of Practice session
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month virtually via MS Teams.
If you wish to attend please register your attendance using the register here button. You will receive the MS Teams link upon registration. To place this into your calendar please download the ics file on your confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding these meetings please contact Edit.Barbantan100@mod.gov.uk
If you have any questions regarding registration please contact demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 10
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
Get Involved
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
Want to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials
By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info

Register here

Executive Group Team Meeting
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
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.
This 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.
If you are interested in attending these meetings please contact kelly.gough@teamdefence.info

SME Showcase
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, 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.
The next event will be held on 12th February , 1300 – 1400 , 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.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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TD-Info Talks - In Conversation with Paul Livingstone CBE
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
​Paul Livingston was appointed Chief Executive & Chair, Lockheed Martin UK, in April 2021 – he is responsible for all operations of Lockheed Martin UK and it’s subsidiaries, in October 2024 he was additionally appointed as the Senior Executive for NATO within Lockheed Martin.
Paul began his career as an engineering apprentice working in simulation and has since spent more than thirty-eight years in the defence sector. Since joining Lockheed Martin in 2001, Paul has held a number of executive roles across the global corporation in the UK, the Netherlands, Brazil and South Korea. He has also served as Managing Director of Ascent, a 50/50 joint venture with Babcock International delivering the UK’s Military Flying Training System.
Paul serves His Majesty’s Government as a Member of the Defence Industrial Joint Council and on the MOD’s “Raising Our Standards” External Challenge Panel. He has previously been a member of the United Kingdom Investment Council and the Defence Suppliers Forum Executive Board. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Strategic Advisor to the Women in Defence organisation.
In the June 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List, Paul was appointed an Ordinary Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Services to the Defence Industry.
Paul is a Non-Executive Director of Thames Freeport.
Join us on the 17th February at 12:00 for a discussion on the Defence landscape, its future and career navigation!
17th February 2026, 12:00-13:00

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March Event - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups / Project TAMPA
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Thales Crawley, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9HA, United Kingdom
The first Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge, also known as project TAMPA, Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year which will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at Thales Crawley.
The event is currently fully subscribed and we are running a reserve list; therefore, should you not be able to attend anymore, please inform Demi Bowler as soon as possible. If you are still able to attend, then please note at least one form of Photo ID will be required in order to gain entrance to the event location.
The event’s aim, objectives and agenda are currently as follows, but are subject to change:
Aim: To deepen understanding and gather inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme.
Objectives:

Outline the priorities for 2026.​
Introduce the academic outreach focus for 2026; with an overview from the new Project TAMPA academic lead.
Gather final inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme plan ahead of programme start.

Agenda:
09:00 Arrival – Tea & Coffee
09:30 Welcome & Housekeeping
09:35 Agenda and Objectives for the Day
09:40 Executive Group Update
10:00 Additive Manufacturing in Defence update to include Advance Manufacturing Programme, Project TAMPA and International Engagement
10:15 Annual Review findings presentation
10:25 Thales session
10:55 Coffee break (30 min)
11:25 QinetiQ session
11:45 Globus Metal Powders
12:05 Defence Manufacturing Research at Loughborough University (remote presentation)
12:25 Lunch (1 hour) + optional Thales workshop floor tour*
13:25 Defence Testbed Progress Update
13:45 Focus for Working Groups session
13:50 Working Groups Session (1 hour 30 min)
15:20 WG Co-Chair back briefs by WG co-chairs
15:40 Closing Remarks
16:00 Close

*Please note a Thales workshop floor tour may be arranged for the lunch break, however we are awaiting confirmation.
Lunch and some refreshments will be provided.

If you have any registration questions, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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Natural Capital & Infrastructure Community of Practice
2026-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Natural Capital & Infrastructure (NC&I) Community of Practice
The topic
Team 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.
How we operate

Our 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.
Communities 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.
Our community of practice relies on face-to-face meetings as well as web-based collaborative environments to communicate, connect and conduct community activities.

Why get involved?
Your 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.
This will enable:

Understanding of how focus areas will interact to realise a future end state.
Articulation of requirements for capability across the enterprise
Development of capability roadmaps
Alignment, pull through and learning from representative capabilities.

Assessment of potential solutions and recommendations for future development
The next meeting for the NC&I Cop will be taking place on 4th March 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)
Eion Bailey is the TD-Info lead for this CoP
Please contact Kelly Gough if you have any question regarding registration.

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Integrated Product Support (IPS) CoP
2026-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
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”.
This meeting will be a hybrid event with the in person element taking place at:
TD-Info
6a Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park
Rudgeway
BS35 3QH
And virtually via MS Teams.

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The NAD Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-11 15:30 | Thornbury Active Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
Welcome to the Digital Engineering Conference Information & Booking Page

PLEASE NOTE IN PERSON TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT – VIRTUAL TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
Ticket Holders – click https://tdinfoshare.kahootz.com/DE26 to join the DE26 Conference Website to watch the live event and access all conference information.
The NAD Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026
Delivering a digitally enabled future for Defence
Following the direction of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the UK Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) reinforced that we are in a new era of threat, which demands a new era for UK defence. An era in which we will deter the threats by sustaining warfighting readiness and strengthening security in the Euro-Atlantic. The DIS has committed to REFORM procurement, INNOVATE at wartime pace, and GROW the industrial base. As a key part of this reform, MOD is committed to ‘deliver digitally enabled acquisition’.
The Digital Engineering ‘26 conference, 10-11 March 2026 in Bristol, will provide a unique platform for Defence Leaders to share the vision for digitally enabled acquisition and the key elements that require reform for new requirements to be ‘Born Digital’ and digitally enabled through life. Digital Engineering is at the core of this reform and the conference will focus expert panels from across government, MOD, Industry and academia to address the challenges. Join us at DE’26 to work together sharing knowledge, skills and experience to improve the Digital Engineering contribution to the new era of UK Defence.
However… This isn’t a conference you sit through… It’s one you experience… Complex challenges don’t need longer talks!
They need sharper thinking, fresh perspectives, and real energy in the room.
That’s why this year we’ve reimagined the format—replacing traditional lectures with dynamic, high-impact sessions designed to challenge your thinking, keep you engaged, inspired, and part of the conversation.
The Big Idea Talk
Fifteen minutes. One powerful idea. Fast-paced, focused, and unforgettable—designed to spark debate, and give you something you’ll be thinking about long after you leave the room.
The Deep Dive Conversation
A live, unscripted exchange with leading voices—where ideas are tested, challenged, and taken further. Think podcast-style energy, real-time exchange, and ideas you can use—fuelled by expert voices and audience interaction. Expect less sitting back…More lean-in moments…
And conversations that stay with you long after the conference ends!

See below for details of the conference themes, speakers invited and attending and please note the programme is still growing, this is just a taster – TBC and STC.
The programme so far, watch out for updates!

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Ticket Prices do not include VAT

Members: £600 Both days, £325 Single day & £100 Virtual
Non Members: £900 Both days, £500 Single day & £200 Virtual
MOD: Free of charge

Remember to book Network Extra (as a sub event). Entry is included on Day One and Both Day Tickets… Enjoy a less formal evening (17.30-20.00) to connect with delegates and exhibitors. (Drinks and hot meal provided)
DE26 contacts: sue.russell@teamdefence.info, kelly.gough@teamdefence.info, demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

Defence Asset Management CoP
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
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.
The 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.
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting with the in person element held at:
TD-Info Office 6a Pinkers Court, Rudgeway, BS35 3QH
The agenda will be released to attendees once the presenters and content have been confirmed.
For questions about this meeting please contact Eion

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Industry Customer Engagement Forum (ICEF)
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT
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.
The next ICEF meeting will be held virtually by MS Teams on the 16th March 1300 – 1500.
If you would like to know more please contact Andy Corbett

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The Supportability Modelling and Analysis CoP
2026-03-17 10:00 - 15:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
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.
For further information, please get in touch with Leyton Lark

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SME Showcase
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, 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.
The next event will be held on 17th March , 1100 – 1200 , 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.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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Team Defence Strategy Group
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | fujitsu, 7th Floor, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Rd, London, NW1 2PL, United Kingdom
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.
For further information, please contact Ed Coleman
This is a hybrid meeting and will be held In-person :

Fujitsu, 7th Floor

The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Rd City

London

NW1 2PL

And virtually via MS Teams.

TD-Info Talks - In Conversation with Andy Start
2026-03-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
​Andy joined the UK Ministry of Defence from his role as CEO of Capita Public Service, one of the largest strategic suppliers to UK government. Trained as an engineer, he spent the first decade of his career as a designer and programme manager in the space business; later moving into organisations such as Airbus, BAE Systems and Harris Tactical Radio.
As the interim National Armaments Director (NAD), a position created as part of Defence Reform, Andy established the National Armaments Director Group, bringing together the teams responsible for developing, delivering sustaining, housing and harbouring the UK’s ‘national arsenal’ and defence estate. Using his experience as DE&S CEO, Andy’s role ensured a smooth stand-up of the group whilst recruitment for the permanent appointment took place. With the permanent NAD now appointed, Andy is remaining to support him as Deputy NAD for the first few months of his tenure.
Join us on the 18th March at 1430 for a discussion on career navigation, the future of the NAD, and what lays ahead for Defence more widely!
18th March 2026, 14:30-16:00

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TD-Info Town Hall Meeting
2026-03-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Thornbury Active Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
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.
The Townhall meeting will be held in person at Thornbury Active Conference Centre – Severnside Suite 1000 – 1500

Draft Agenda

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 11
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

Defence Energy Conference 2026
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-23
​The Defence Energy Conference 2026 will take place on 21-22 April in Bristol
This is a closed, in‑person conference with strictly limited attendance. Only senior MOD leaders and decision‑makers responsible for Defence’s future energy and resilience requirements will be present, ensuring focused, high‑value discussion throughout.
The Defence Energy Conference 2026 brings partners together to build shared clarity joining defence, energy resilience and industrial capability. In a complex and uncertain environment, no single organisation holds the full picture. Progress depends on collaboration, openness and a common understanding of how energy-related activity connects across the system.
The conference provides a structured forum for defence, allies, partners, industry, finance and academia to align perspectives, share insight and explore credible pathways forward. Grounded in the operational realities of our developing operating context, it supports clearer connections between innovation, infrastructure, supply chains and future capability needs.
The intent is to strengthen coherence: helping partners understand where their efforts intersect, where dependencies exist, and how collective action can improve resilience over time. By improving shared understanding and coordination, the conference supports more confident decision-making and a stronger foundation for future energy-related activity across defence and its partners.
Strategic Coherence in UK Defence, Energy and Industrial Policy (2025–26)
Purpose and importance – Since early 2025, UK strategy has shifted toward a more integrated view of national security, resilience and industrial capacity. Defence, energy and economic policy are no longer treated as parallel tracks but as interdependent parts of a single system operating under sustained uncertainty. This creates both pressure and opportunity for defence. The importance lies not in confirmed programmes or funding lines, but in the growing expectation that defence will articulate its needs in ways that shape wider national priorities, investment logic and industrial behaviour.
Key defence implications – For defence, the implication is a stronger role in setting direction rather than reacting to supply. Energy security and resilience, infrastructure dependence and industrial capacity are increasingly recognised as national security concerns, giving defence greater influence over cross-government thinking. The opportunity is to translate operational energy realities into clear capability signals that inform industrial strategy, innovation focus and long-term resilience planning. Anchored by UK Ministry of Defence, defence can act as a convenor and system integrator, shaping shared understanding of risk, dependency and priority rather than relying on fragmented, short-term solutions.
TD-Info Contacts: sue.russell@teamdefence.info, kelly.gough@teamdefence.info, demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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TD-Info Knowledge Management Community of Practice
2026-04-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Devonport Royal Dockyard, The Henley Building, Keyham Road, Plymouth, PL1 4SG, United Kingdom
The Knowledge Management Community of Practice will be holding a Face to Face meeting on Tuesday 28th April 2026
This meeting will be held in person at:
Devonport Royal Dockyard
The Henley Building
Plymouth
PL1 4SG
An optional tour of the Royal Dockyard will be available for all to attend on the day. The tour starts at 0800 (gather at 0730) and will be an excellent way of thinking about the function of KM in context.
If you have any questions regarding this group please contact Alison.Bulbeck100@mod.gov.uk

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Executive Group Team Meeting
2026-04-29 11:30 - 13:30 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
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.
This 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.

Trading Forum
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The Trading Forum meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft Teams.
The Trading Forum is your opportunity to hear updates from the MOD regarding their Procurement systems and processes, whilst also providing the opportunity to provide any feedback to the MOD that you may have, as well as capturing ideas and views for future meetings.
If you wish to know more about this event please contact Andy Whatman

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