From Breakthrough to Build: Scaling Deeptech for a Resilient UK

​How do you take a breakthrough idea and turn it into something that can be built at scale?

Join us for a dynamic conversation with trailblazing founders and leading primes as they share the real-world challenges — and opportunities — of scaling dual-use and deeptech.

From early prototypes to full-scale manufacturing, this panel will dive into what it really takes to move from innovation to impact, and and how the UK can position itself to lead on the global stage.

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​✨ Panel Speakers are:

Amanda Phillips, Investment Director Roke, part of FTSE 250 company Chemring Group Plc, leading growth through inorganic expansion and overseeing ecosystem and social value strategy at board level. Former investment banker with experience in New York during the dot-com era and in Aerospace & Defence for a North American bank. Passionate about advancing innovation and sustainability across the defence technology sector.

Nik Anand is the Founder of Aerostrike, the UK’s first company to design and build a fully 3D-printed interceptor drone. Combining expertise in aerospace engineering and additive manufacturing, he’s pioneering rapid-production defence technology built for agility and innovation.

​Nicholas Nelson, General Partner at Archangel brings over 18 years in defence, as an operator and investor. Previously founded Europe's first defence-focused VC syndicate. Has held senior roles in early-stage venture capital, strategy consulting, and government, including deploying to Afghanistan. Fellow at the University of Oxford and the Center for European Policy Analysis.

​Moderator:

​Jupiter Lucas, Founder JLB Labs & Critical Mass, venture builder and product leader with a track record of taking ideas from zero to scale. Founded and scaled District Technologies (acquired 2022) and now leads JLB Labs advising companies on growth, product, and AI strategy.

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​The panel will start at 7pm sharp. Doors open from 6pm.

We’ll be gathering at a state-of-the-art innovation campus in West London, home to a cutting-edge makerspace and collaborative facilities designed for building and scaling new technologies.

Full venue details will be shared with registered attendees.

We are charging a nominal "show up" fee of 9 pounds to make sure that most of our guests who got a ticket actually turn up. There will be complimentary drinks and snacks provided.