In this session, the techUK Defence and Security SME group will provide an update on SME activities across Defence and the measures techUK is taking on issues such as the SME action plan. This session will also provide an opportunity for SMEs to pitch their products to each other, in the hope of promoting collaboration between SMEs and fostering familiarity with each other’s company. In this first session, we have 8 5 minute slots available for SMEs to pitch their product. If you would like to take one of these slots, please get in touch with Sam Wyatt at [email protected]. We hope to run this networking session every quarter going forward, so please don’t worry if you are unable to secure a slot this time round. A full agenda can be found below.
14:00 – Welcome and Introductions – Fred Sugden, techUK
14:05 – Introduction to SME work across techUK – Jonny Clark, techUK
14:10 – Introduction to Defence & Security SME Forum – Graham Booth, 2iC
14:20 – Discussion of techUK Defence SME activities – All
14:30 – Pitch Session 1
14:50 – Break
15:00 – Pitch Session 2
15:20 – Collaborative Working, Andrew Dixon, SVGC
15:30 – Exchange of contact details and next steps.
Fred Sugden
Fred Sugden
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07985 234 170
