GLRDSC September Breakfast Meeting

We are delighted to invite you to our September members-only breakfast networking event, hosted at the YMCA Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln

This exclusive breakfast meeting will focus on the opportunities available to defence, security and dual-use businesses through finance, innovation and strategic engagement. Attendees will hear from leading experts on defence investment, economic security, innovation funding and practical routes into the UK's defence ecosystem, providing valuable insight for organisations seeking to grow, innovate and build resilience in an evolving market

🎤 Keynote Speakers

• Richard Wardlaw CB OBE – Chair of the Centre for Economic Security 
  Richard Wardlaw CB OBE is Chair of the Centre for Economic Security and a former senior UK military leader. Drawing on more than 30 years' experience across Defence and NATO, he now advises on economic resilience, defence investment and the financing challenges facing the UK's defence sector
• Daniel Mercer - Analyst at IdVectoR Capital
• IdVectoR Capital is a specialist investment firm focused on monetising revenues from science and technology assets. The company provides funding to public and private organisations to help them expand their research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities and bring technological advances closer to market.
• Andrew Peaty – UK Defence Innovation
  Andrew will provide an overview of the support available to businesses seeking to engage with the UK defence sector. The session will explore innovation programmes, funding opportunities, technology development support and routes into the defence supply chain, helping businesses understand how they can contribute to current and future defence challenges

This event offers a relaxed yet high‑impact environment to strengthen relationships, gain practical financial insights, and connect with peers across the Greater Lincolnshire defence and security community.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
• Time: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Venue: Conference Centre,YMCA Lincolnshire, The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY
• Refreshments: Provided
• Parking: Free on-site parking and are located just a short drive from the train station. 
• Accessibility: All suites offer full accessibility, and our disabled toilets are fully equipped to support assisted use.