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
• Stuart Skeates CB CBE - Executive Director of Barchester Skeates Associates
  A former senior British Army and NATO leader. Stuart draws on more than 30 years' experience in defence, security and international operations, he now advises organisations on strategy, leadership and the evolving defence and security landscape.
• TBC – UK Defence Innovation
  A representative from UK Defence Innovation 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.