Wednesday 12 March
09:30 - 09:50 | Keynote Theatre
Opening Keynote Address: The Space Procurement Challenge for Defence
James Cartlidge MP will explore the importance of space procurement in defence, addressing the challenge of building a truly sovereign space capability. He will discuss how procurement strategies can enhance national security and prosperity, foster industry collaboration, and ensure that the UK remains competitive in the evolving space and defence landscape.ace procurement for defence.