The UAS Future Capabilities forum launching on the 20th September 2021, will aim to bring together all interested entities within the UAS industry to solve common problems, share best practices and work together to shape the future of UAS capabilities in the UK.
The forum will be facilitated by Tech UK and co-led by BAE Systems and Brigantes with a mission to lead the conversation around the future of the UK’s UAS footprint.
The forum is open to all Tech UK members and will deliver a wide range of speakers from different companies, industries and sectors in the hope to share best practice and drive collaboration amongst UAS stakeholders in the UK.
The theme of the launch event is on collaboration, with that there are opportunities to speak at the launch event. If you are interested in securing a slot to speak please contact: Freddie MacSwiney, Programme Manager for Defence & Cyber Security [email protected]
Agenda and list of speakers to follow.
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.
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including Defence Digital, DE&S, innovation units and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including private briefings and early market engagement events. It also supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
