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:20260304T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105845 CREATED:20251119T125239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155404Z UID:249616-1772614800-1772640000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:March Event - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups / Project TAMPA DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThe event’s aim\, objectives and agenda are currently as follows\, but are subject to change: \nAim: To deepen understanding and gather inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme. \nObjectives: \n\nOutline the priorities for 2026.​\nIntroduce the academic outreach focus for 2026; with an overview from the new Project TAMPA academic lead.\nGather final inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme plan ahead of programme start.\n\nAgenda: \n09:00   Arrival – Tea & Coffee \n09:30   Welcome & Housekeeping \n09:35   Agenda and Objectives for the Day \n09:40   Executive Group Update \n10:00   Additive Manufacturing in Defence update to include Advance Manufacturing Programme\, Project TAMPA and International Engagement \n10:15   Annual Review findings presentation \n10:25   Thales session \n10:55   Coffee break (30 min) \n11:25   QinetiQ session \n11:45  Globus Metal Powders \n12:05   Defence Manufacturing Research at Loughborough University (remote presentation) \n12:25   Lunch (1 hour) + optional Thales workshop floor tour* \n13:25   Defence Testbed Progress Update \n13:45   Focus for Working Groups session \n13:50   Working Groups Session (1 hour 30 min) \n15:20   WG Co-Chair back briefs by WG co-chairs \n15:40   Closing Remarks \n16:00   Close \n  \n*Please note a Thales workshop floor tour may be arranged for the lunch break\, however we are awaiting confirmation. \nLunch and some refreshments will be provided. \n  \nIf you have any registration questions\, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info \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 \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/march-event-additive-manufacturing-as-a-service-challenge-working-groups-project-tampa/ LOCATION:Thales Crawley\, Manor Royal\, Crawley\, RH10 9HA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AdM WG,CDLS AdM as a Service WG,RTI,RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20251112T125621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T115850Z UID:249549-1772629200-1772636400@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 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) \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\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/natural-capital-infrastructure-community-of-practice-3/ 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:20260305T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20251118T131730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T121303Z UID:249600-1772719200-1772726400@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-11/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:CLEP,Community of Practice,CoP,IPS CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20250904T074336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T172042Z UID:248912-1773129600-1773243000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:The NAD Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Digital Engineering Conference Information & Booking Page \n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE IN PERSON TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT – VIRTUAL TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE\nTicket Holders – click https://tdinfoshare.kahootz.com/DE26 to join the DE26 Conference Website to watch the live event and access all conference information.  \nThe NAD Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026\nDelivering a digitally enabled future for Defence\nFollowing 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’. \nThe 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. \nHowever… This isn’t a conference you sit through… It’s one you experience… Complex challenges don’t need longer talks!  \nThey need sharper thinking\, fresh perspectives\, and real energy in the room. \nThat’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. \nThe Big Idea Talk\nFifteen 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. \nThe Deep Dive Conversation\nA 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… \nAnd conversations that stay with you long after the conference ends! \n \n\n\n\n\nSee 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. \nThe programme so far\, watch out for updates!  \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 \nDelegates Register here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDelegate Terms & 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 \nDownload Exhibitor Terms & Conditions\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nView DE26 Agenda Here stc\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nTicket Prices do not include VAT \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: £600 Both days\, £325 Single day & £100 Virtual\nNon Members: £900 Both days\, £500 Single day & £200 Virtual\nMOD: Free of charge\n\nRemember 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) \nDE26 contacts: sue.russell@teamdefence.info\, kelly.gough@teamdefence.info\, demi.bowler@teamdefence.info URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/des-digital-engineering-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Thornbury Active Leisure Centre\, Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, BS35 3JB CATEGORIES:SCS,Seminar-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Russell":MAILTO:sue.russell@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20251121T095932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T113207Z UID:249634-1773309600-1773316800@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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/defence-asset-management-cop-10/ 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:20260312T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20260126T134614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T134618Z UID:250048-1773320400-1773327600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Standards Coordination WG DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur next meeting will be a hybrid meeting\, in person at TD-Info office\, Rudgeway and virtually using Microsoft Teams. \nIf you have any questions please contact Kelly.gough@teamdefence.info \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/standards-coordination-wg/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CLEP,JISCOT,Standards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T120500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T125500 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20250901T135648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T140334Z UID:248881-1773403500-1773406500@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-4/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,KM CoP,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20260122T100546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T103157Z UID:250033-1773666000-1773673200@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 16th March 1300 – 1500. \nIf you would like to know more please contact Andy Corbett  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/industry-customer-engagement-forum-icef-3/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL EVENT CATEGORIES:CoP,ICEF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20251104T155517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T120818Z UID:249450-1773741600-1773759600@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-12/ LOCATION:TD-Info\, 6A Pinkers Court\, Briarlands Office Park\, Bristol\, BS35 3QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CLEP,Members Only,SMAWG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20260217T113820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T092311Z UID:250246-1773745200-1773748800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:SME Showcase DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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.) \nIf you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases\, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info \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-6/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Governance,Private Working Groups,Public Working Groups,Showcase END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20251208T095516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T122744Z UID:248758-1773828000-1773835200@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 :  \n\n\nFujitsu\, 7th Floor\n\n\n \n\nThe Lantern\, 75 Hampstead Rd City\n\n\n\n\nLondon\n\n\n \n\nNW1 2PL\n\n \nAnd virtually via MS Teams.  URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/team-defence-strategy-group-11/ LOCATION:fujitsu\, 7th Floor\, The Lantern\, 75 Hampstead Rd\, London\, NW1 2PL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Members Only,Strategy Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20260223T121556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T103628Z UID:250310-1773844200-1773849600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Talks - In Conversation with Andy Start DESCRIPTION:​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. \nAs 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. \nJoin 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! \n18th March 2026\, 14:30-16:00 \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-talks-in-conversation-with-andy-start/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Learning,Learning-Public,Vanguard,Vanguard-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T105846 CREATED:20251212T120858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T112720Z UID:248750-1773914400-1773932400@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  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-town-hall-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Thornbury Active Leisure Centre\, Alveston Hill\, Thornbury\, BS35 3JB CATEGORIES:Exec Team,Members Only END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR