08:00-09:00 
Arrival, Registration & Refreshments 
Kickstart your day with coffee and conversations. Meet peers from across the JOSCAR community. 

09:00-9:10
Opening Remarks 
Get grounded in the power of community-led assurance. Plus, a summary of what you can expect from the day.

Speakers:

JOSCAR Governance Group Chair, BAE Systems

09:10-9:20
Keynote Address

Confirmed Speaker:

Air Vice-Marshal Ange Baker, Director Joint Support, Ministry of Defence

As one of the Defence sector's most senior logistics leaders, and having held senior leadership positions across the RAF, Defence Support and DE&S, Air Vice-Marshal Ange Baker can give suppliers valuable insight into the MOD's priorities for readiness, support and future capability requirements.

If you're looking to better understand the future direction of Defence, the importance of resilience across the supply chain, and what matters most to senior MOD stakeholders, you do not want to miss this session. 

9:30-10:10
Session 1
Navigating The Supply Chain Alongside Geopolitical Challenges
When the business of managing supply chain is challenging, how can the buyer community best support continued investment and progression?

Confirmed Speakers:

Chair: Paul Huggett - UK Managing Director - Hellios

Kieran Kelly - CEO & Founder - ubloquity

Audrey Black - Procurement & Commercial Director - Leonardo

George Booth - Chief Procurement Officer - Lloyds Banking Group

10:10 – 11:00
Networking & Coffee Break
Take time to connect. 
Including Meet the Buyer sessions. 

11:00-11:35
Session 2
Improving Visibility Of Risks In The Supply Chain Ecosystem
Identifying the risks in any supply chain is a key component to long-term success. Our panel of Suppliers & Buyers discuss maintaining visibility of risks and management strategies.

Confirmed Speakers:

Hannah Cowley - Group Responsible Procurement Lead - QinetiQ

11:35-12:30
SME Lightning Pitch Round 
Five fast-paced pitches. Three minutes per SME. Audience voting live.
Celebrate ingenuity and support growth with real-time judging from buying organisations.

12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch 
A chance to refuel and reconnect.  
Including Meet the Buyer sessions. 

14:00 - 14:15
SME Innovation Award Results 
The moment of truth - our winning SMEs will be announced. Join us to celebrate excellence in action. 

14:15 - 14:55
Exclusive VIP Guest Speaker

15:00-15:40
Session 3
*NEW* Workshop - Improving The SME Experience, Utilising JOSCAR And Maximising Supplier Success
Supplier focused interactive session to talk about supplier experiences, how to succeed in the Defence industry, building strong Supplier / Buyer relationships and making the most of JOSCAR.

Confirmed Speakers:

Chair: John Kite - Deputy Head of the new Office for Small Business Growth - Ministry of Defence

Emma Cox - Managing Director  - Marlin Environmental Services 

15:40-15:50
Closing Address + Quick Fire Q&A 
Recap the day’s biggest insights. Ask your final questions. And get a glimpse into what comes next for JOSCAR. 

15:50 – 16:30
Final Networking & Refreshments 
Wrap up the day with relaxed conversations and new opportunities.