​The UK's defence, space, and aerospace sectors are experiencing a seismic shift, driven by geopolitical urgency and a Government at least talking about becoming a "tech-enabled defence power." This is no longer just a policy challenge; it is one of the greatest opportunities in recent times for British innovators and the private capital ecosystem.

​​On Wednesday, 10 June, 2026, Brave New World: HMS Belfast is back! And it's bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever.

​​After sold-out editions in 2025 and 2026 at Google UK HQ, aboard HMS Belfast and at the Department for Business & Trade Cardiff, Walmer Group, Browne Jacobson and shipshape.vc, are delighted to return the series to HMS Belfast; a venue that signals exactly what this event is about: frontier technologies, global ambition, and the people building the future.

​​What you can expect:

• ​​A room full of the UK and Europe’s most driven defence, space and aerospace tech and dual-use businesses - from scale-ups, SMEs to primes

• ​​Investors actively looking to deploy into frontier technologies

• ​​Leaders shaping national capability, industrial strategy and strategic innovation

• ​​Conversations you won’t hear on stage anywhere else

​​Brave New World isn’t just another event - it’s become the place where serious people in defence, space, aerospace, and investment, come together to talk frankly, share challenges, and move the needle.

​​If you're interested in attending, then we're now taking Registrations of Interest. Speakers will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

​​Thank you

​​Thanks to our sponsors at Barclays Innovation Bank for making the event possible.

​​Disclaimer: Barclays is attending this event in a supportive capacity as an innovation and ecosystem partner only. Barclays is not responsible for organising or facilitating this event and is not arranging, promoting, soliciting or endorsing any investment focused activity that may take place, during or following it.

​​Agenda

​​More soon...

​​Apply to Showcase

​​Applications are now open for our Brave New World Showcase aboard HMS Belfast.

We are looking for the UK's most ambitious companies in Defence, Space, Aerospace, Cyber, and Dual-Use.

The Criteria:

• ​​Backing: seeking series A+ or strategic investment.

• ​​Location: must have a UK-registered entity.

• ​​Traction: generating more than £1m revenue.

​​This is your chance to showcase directly to a room of frontier-tech investors, industry leaders, and relevant stakeholders who are actively moving the needle.

​​Applications close on 30th May - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB5noIfLSCVBlfPstGQUEELgQmLDOFPI9KDIl8wLvpkbqFoA/viewform?usp=dialog

​​​Personal Data

​​By registering onto this event Browne Jacobson, shipshape.vc and Walmer Group will share your information to facilitate the event (including with our host, Google, and sponsors) and communicate with you pre and post-event.

By registering, you agree to the terms and conditions of the privacy statements that govern how your information will be processed: Browne Jacobson privacy policy, Ship Shape privacy policy and Walmer Group privacy policy.

​​​Venue Rules

​​To ensure a smooth experience for all attendees, guests will not be admitted one hour after the scheduled start time of the event's content.