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A senior leadership summit exploring how digital capability, data and emerging technologies are transforming the future of UK defence and national security
Innovation. Resilience. Readiness.
Why Digital Defence Leaders?
Digital capability is no longer a support function, it is the core of modern defence. This summit explores the critical intersection of technology and national security.
Strategic Defence Review
Deep dives into secure data environments, AI-driven decision-making and cyber resilience.
Critical Networking
Connect directly with senior peers, government innovators and industry partners.
The Ecosystem
A dedicated leadership hub within DigiGov Expo 2026, the UK’s leading public sector tech event.
Mission Readiness
Explore how digital transformation directly enhances operational capability and readiness.
Previous Defence Speakers at DigiGov
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Alex Taylor
Digital Chief Technology Officer, Supplier Engagement Lead
Ministry of Defence
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![Victoria Cope]()
Victoria Cope
Commercial Director, Defence Digital
Ministry of Defence
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![Hugh Tatton-Brown]()
Hugh Tatton-Brown
Head of Cyber Strategy and Architecture
Ministry of Defence
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![Sarah Winmill]()
Sarah Winmill
Head of Software Products
Ministry of Defence
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![Deborah Raymond-Hardy]()
Deborah Raymond-Hardy
Strategy Lead
Ministry of Defence
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![Robin Riley]()
Robin Riley
Defence AI Centre Capability Head
Ministry of Defence
Who Attends Digital Defence Leaders?
How does UK Defence build and protect its digital edge?
Aligned to the Strategic Defence Review, the summit will explore how defence organisations are strengthening capability, resilience and operational effectiveness through core digital priorities:
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Digital is no longer a support function. We cover how data, connectivity and digital systems give Defence a real operational edge across land, sea, air, cyber and space.
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Defence systems are constant targets.
Our event themes focus on protecting classified networks, tactical communications and critical infrastructure so missions can continue even under attack.
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AI has groundbreaking potential, but in Defence it must be secure, ethical and reliable.
We explore how AI and advanced data capabilities can be used safely in operational environments. -
Security can’t be bolted on at the end. Systems should be designed to be secure from day one - reducing vulnerabilities before they become risks.
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Defence relies on a complex industrial base. It talks about how to reduce risk across suppliers and strengthen trusted UK-based capability in critical technologies.
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Much of Defence still runs on ageing platforms and infrastructure. The challenge is modernising without disrupting readiness, upgrading while staying mission-capable.
Join the public sector defence community at the Excel, London
23rd - 24th Sept 2026
9.30am - 4.45pm