What Did We Learn from DPRTE?
Insights for Growth in UK Defence
Building on the momentum of DPRTE 2026, this exclusive free webinar translates the event’s key learnings into actionable strategy — giving UK defence suppliers the intelligence they need to grow, compete, and win.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Victoria Cope
Commercial Director, Defence Digital
UK Ministry of Defence
As Commercial Director of Defence Digital, Victoria Cope leads the government’s digital transformation agenda across defence procurement. With deep insight into how MOD is reshaping its commercial strategy, supplier relationships, and investment priorities, Victoria brings unparalleled authority to the questions facing UK defence businesses today.
About the Webinar
DPRTE 2026 generated powerful conversations — about procurement reform, SME access, digital transformation, regional growth, and export ambition. Now it’s time to move from conversation to strategy.
This webinar is designed to help suppliers — especially SMEs and regional businesses — understand the strategic direction of UK defence procurement and position themselves for success.
What You’ll Learn
Join Victoria Cope as she unpacks what DPRTE 2026 revealed about the future of UK defence, and what it means for your business:
- Key learnings from DPRTE 2026 and what they signal about government priorities
- How Defence Digital’s commercial strategy is reshaping procurement and creating new supplier opportunities
- Current MOD initiatives aimed at increasing SME and regional supplier involvement in defence
- Priority areas of investment and growth — particularly in emerging technologies and digital transformation
- How to navigate the evolving defence acquisition landscape and position your business for success
- The role of strategic partnerships, innovation, and market intelligence in winning contracts
- Export opportunities and the importance of offset agreements in international defence trade
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is essential viewing for:
- Regional businesses looking to engage with MOD procurement opportunities
- Business development and commercial leaders across the UK defence sector
- Technology and digital innovation companies pursuing defence contracts
- SMEs seeking to grow their presence in the UK defence supply chain
- Attendees from DPRTE 2026 are ready to turn conversations into a concrete strategy
