Registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to attend please contact Alex Green at alex.green@adsgroup.org.uk directly.
Register for our ADS Engage Yorkshire Symposiumand Networking Reception: sponsored by VE3. Free for our ADS members to attend. Join us in Leeds, for a day of networking opportunities and insightful presentations from ADS, Government and agency stakeholders and academia.
The day is dedicated to fostering connections within the ADS community, where you can network with fellow industry professionals from across Yorkshire and its neighbouring regions and engage directly with our ADS team. The reception is an opportunity to share experiences, challenges, and success stories, whilst addressing key challenges affecting our community.
For those interested in showcasing their capabilities ADS are providing dedicated tabletop display spaces for ADS members. This platform is designed to allow you to present your company's capabilities, innovations, and equipment to a targeted audience of industry professionals, potential clients, and collaborators.
AGENDA
- 10:30 - ADS welcome - teas and coffees in the Atrium
- 11:00 - Introduction - Jason Sinclair (Group Finance Director, ADS/FIL)
- 11:10 - Cross sector - Access to Finance - Matt West (Allica Bank)
- 11:30 - Cross sector - How SMEs can support engaging the new Parliament - Lee Bruce (Head of Public Affairs, ADS)
- 11:50 - Defence: How UKDSE supports SMEs to export - David Woodbridge (SME Engagement Lead, Department for Business & Trade)
- 12:10 - Cross sector: SCS update - Harriet Wollerton (Services Director, ADS)
- 12:30 - Security: Home Office industry engagement / S&P 2025 - Tim Fleming (Delivery Team Programme Manager, JSaRC)
- 12:50 - Lunch: served in the Atrium
- 13:30 - Cross sector: Do Accelerators work'? ' Why be part of an accelerator' - Led by Vanessa Viney (UK and US Innovation Manager - Airbus Defence & Space)
- 14:10 - Aerospace / space: Greener Futures – Building a youth engagement partnership - Stephanie Burras CBE (CEO, Ahead Partnership) / Andy Clarke (Head of Partnerships, Ahead Partnerships)
- 14:30 - Space: Space sector overview / Farnborough International Space Show & Remote Sensing Conference preview – Alun Williams (Dept Director, ADS) / Joe Muir (Commercial Director, FIL)
- 15:00 - Cross sector: HNCDI & AI for businesses of any size in the UK – Kyle Hatchard (Digital Innovation Lead, UKRI)
- 15:20 - Aerospace: Regional overview - Paula Gill (CEO, North West Aerospace Alliance) (TBC)
- 15:40 - Space: Space Hub update - Glenn McCauley (R&D Lead, University of Leeds)
about ve3
VE3 is a pioneering force in the global tech landscape, dedicated to crafting innovative digital solutions that empower businesses to excel. We stand at the forefront of digital innovation, leveraging our expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, Cybersecurity and more, with a profound understanding of various industries including defence, we deliver scalable, high-performing and sustainable solutions tailored to client’s unique needs. Our deep industry knowledge and commitment to sustainability differentiate us from competitors, making us a trusted partner for complex transformations.
As a proud sponsor of the ADS Engage Yorkshire Symposium, we aim to contribute to the community's growth by supporting meaningful contributions and networking that address key challenges and opportunities in the industry.
