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Defence Sustainability Conference
Modern Warfare and the Race to Sustain Operations
2-3 March 2026 | Chatham, Kent

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In partnership with 

Institution of Royal Engineers

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Join us for a dynamic two-day conference exploring the impact of the Strategic Defence Review 2025 and how Defence can meet evolving engineering and logistics demands it brings in a sustainable way.

 

On day one we will set the stage by examining where UK Defence is today and how the Strategic Defence Review 2025 positions Defence for the future, before tackling the immediate challenges and strategies for the next 5–10 years. On day two, we will shift focus to innovation, looking at how the home estate can build resilience and readiness for potential conflict, and look ahead to what skills and knowledge Defence needs to stay ahead while continuing to deliver.

 

With thought leaders from academia, Defence, and industry sharing insights, this event promises practical solutions and forward-thinking strategies. A post-event summary paper will capture key takeaways to help shape the path forward.

Strategy
DAY ONE

Morning Sessions:
Where we are, where we are going: what world is Defence operating in now and how has the SDR set us up to deal with it?

Afternoon Sessions:
Challenges and how we can address them now and over the next 5-10 years.

Strategy
DAY TWO

Morning Sessions:
How can we use the home estate to innovate and build resilience to exploit in case of war?

Afternoon Sessions:
How do we get head of the game, what do we need to learn, how do we learn while delivering?

PROGRAMME

0800

Morning: Where we are, where we are going: what world is Defence operating in now and how has the SDR set us up to deal with it?

0915

Welcome

Richard Morgan

Founder, Chief Disruptor Defence

0920

Opening Remarks

Major General Andy Sturrock

Director Strategy & Plans, DIO

0940

Presentation

Lisa Hammock

Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Royal Navy

1010

How Climate Change is an Existential Risk to European Peace

Industry speaker

1040

The Role of International Organisations in the Present Environment

Meghna Das

Board Member, The Society for the Environment

1120

Coffee Break

1150

The Role of Logistic Support and Defence Energy

Air Commodore Nick Huntley

Head of Operational Energy and Support Futures, Ministry of Defence

1220

Panel

Lisa Hammock

Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Royal Navy

Industry Chair

Meghna Das

Board Member, The Society for the Environment

Air Commodore Nick Huntley

Head of Operational Energy and Support Futures, Ministry of Defence

Industry speaker

1250

Lunch

Afternoon: Challenges and how we can address them now and over the next 5-10 years.

1350

Presentation

Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE

Head of Productivity and Sustainability, British Army

1420

Presentation

Tom Odell

Head of Defence Energy & Capability Resilience Centre of Excellence (DECX)

1450

Presentation

Sarah Ashbridge

Academic Researcher and RUSI Affiliate Expert

1520

What has Industry got now that can be Deployed on Operations?

Industry speaker

1550

Panel

Industry Chair

Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE

Head of Productivity and Sustainability, British Army

Tom Odell

Head Defence Energy & Capability Resilience Centre of Excellence (DECX)

Sarah Ashbridge

Academic Researcher and RUSI Affiliate Expert

Industry speaker

1630

Closing Remarks

1800

Networking Buffet

Major General (Rtd) David Southall CBE

Vice President, The Institution of Royal Engineers & Chairman of the Royal Engineers Museum

Industry speaker