As geopolitical tensions rise and technology accelerates, the UK and Europe face a new challenge: financing, building and sustaining the industrial capabilities that underpin security and competitiveness. As the sector shifts from short‑term disruption to long‑term renewal, this session will outline the partnerships, investment models and policy alignment needed to build a more resilient aerospace and defence ecosystem for the decade ahead.

Confirmed speakers:

• Baroness Wheatcroft
• Louis Taylor, CEO, British Business Bank
• Cathal Deasy, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, Barclays
• Oliver Holbourn, CEO, National Wealth Fund (UK)
• Ephraim Rudman, Partner, Financial Institutions Group (FIG), Apollo Global Management