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

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

09:10-09:20 
Keynote: Delivering a More Agile, Transparent and Resilient Defence Supply Chain 
Explore how UK defence is evolving—priorities around procurement reform, SME enablement, and building a resilient sovereign supply base. 

09:20 – 09:55 
Panel: Navigating Risk, Regulation and Readiness in UK Defence 
Discover how the Stategic Defence Review (SDR) is influencing investment and reshaping expectations across the supply chain. We’ll unpack sovereign capability, UK-based resilience, the evolving role of SMEs, and the impact of tools like tariffs on sourcing. 

09:55 – 10:45 
Networking & Coffee Break 
Take time to connect. 
Including Meet the Buyer sessions. 
Plus: Get tailored advice for your business on ESG and JOSCAR Zero in our drop-in spaces.

10:45 – 11:30 
Debate: How Do We Accelerate Responsible Innovation in Defence? 
AI, autonomy, ESG, and cyber standards—can procurement keep up with innovation? We’ll tackle the new pressures on suppliers, expectations around compliance, and how JOSCAR can help SMEs adapt without losing speed. 

11:30 – 11:40 
JOSCAR SME Innovation Award Showcase 
 A spotlight moment for standout SME solutions pushing the boundaries of defence innovation. 

11:40 – 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. 
Plus: Get tailored advice for your business on ESG and JOSCAR Zero in our drop-in spaces.   

14:00 – 14:45 
Workshop: Cyber, Compliance and Commercial Confidence 
From Cyber Essentials to supply chain security, we’ll demystify what buyers expect and where suppliers need to evolve. You'll leave with practical steps to build cyber maturity into your profile - and make it count in procurement decisions. 

14:45 – 15:00 
SME Innovation Award Results 
The moment of truth - our winning SME will be announced. Join us to celebrate excellence in action. 

15:15 – 15:30 
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. 

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