Join us and industry leaders for a thought-provoking panel exploring how we attract, develop and retain the skills needed to support the future of aerospace and defence.

In conjunction with the University of Oxford SKOPE, (Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance), Babcock is launching a major new initiative to address the widening gap between engineering education and the sector’s evolving demands.

FIA 2026: Panel discussion

When: Tuesday, 21st July 2026 – 11:30 AM (45 minutes) Format: Panel session followed by lunch

The panel will bring together leaders to discuss the evolving skills landscape and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, debating how government, academia, and industry can better align engineering curricula with the pace of technological change.

• Speakers include:

  • Debbie Joce, Skills Director Babcock - Moderator
  • Neal Misell, CEO Nuclear Babcock
  • Dr Adam Saunders, Oxford University (SKOPE)
  • Rhys Morgan, Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)
  • Paul Oxley, Director General, ADS Skills

Register your interest here - https://surveys.babcockinternational.com/s/FIA2026

Location: Chalet C325