The ConservativeHome Conference Series continues with the 'Defence & Security Conference', on Monday 6th March 2023.

A year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and with tensions running high in the Pacific, this event will explore the pertinent issues of defence and security – from procurement and international partnerships, to counter-terrorism and cyber security.

Agenda:

09.15-09.45 - Registration - tea & coffee

Session 1: Procurement priorities: equipping our armed forces for the future

• Alex Chalk MP, Minister for Defence Procurement
• James Sunderland MP, Chair, Armed Forces Bill committee
• Tobias Ellwood MP, Chair, Defence committee
• Professor John Louth, Strategic Advisor, Redstone Risk
• Dr Sarah Ingham, Author, The Military Covenant

Session 2: Keynote speech: Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence

• Q&A chaired by Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome

Session 3: A global approach to defence: from cyber security to AUKUS & NATO

• Simon Fell MP, Chair, Cyber Security APPG
• Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General, RUSI
• Donna Gavin, Founder, Digital Tories and ex-British Army Digital Officer
• Mark Wallace, Chief Executive, Total Politics Group

The conference will conclude by 13.15.

The conference will take place in Westminster, plus it will be streamed live online via our website.

Admittance is strictly to registered/ticketed guests only. We are unable to process any refunds.