​The UK's defence, space, and aerospace sectors are experiencing a seismic shift, driven by geopolitical urgency and a Government 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.

​​Agenda

​6:00pm - Prompt arrival for drinks reception

​6:20pm - Welcome

​6:30pm - Fireside discussion - Air Marshal Andrew Turner CB CBE

​7:00pm - Panel 1 - Procurement, SME Engagement and Export

​7:45pm - Short break

​7:55pm - Sponsor talk

​8:05pm - Panel 2 - Investment, M&A and Liquidity

​8:50pm - Canapes, drinks and networking on the quarterdeck for sunset

​11:00pm - Event finishes

​​​​Personal Data

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

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. For security reasons, only those whose registrations have been accepted will be admitted to the ship - do not attend the event if your registration has not been approved.

​Please bring photo ID (passport or driver's licence).

​​Thank you

​Thanks to our sponsors at Barclays Innovation Bank, Carta, IFX Payments, Kroll and G-P for making the event possible.

​Barclays is a leading global bank with a long-standing commitment to the UK and allied defence sector. Through its Investment Bank, Corporate Bank and Business Bank, Barclays provides a full range of financial products and services to defence companies supplying NATO and its allies. A member of the CBI's Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce and a three-time gold award-holder under the MoD's Employer Recognition Scheme, Barclays is proud to support the people, businesses and capabilities that keep our nations secure. Find out more at home.barclays/how-Barclays-supports-the-defence-sector

​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.

​Carta is the world's largest equity management solution for private companies, helping >50,000 globally manage all aspects of ownership, from cap tables and share plans to company registers and fundraising. Founders, employees, investors, and lawyers: Carta is designed for everyone who helps build private companies, at every stage, from pre-seed to IPO. Start your journey at https://carta.com/uk/en/

​IFX Payments is a global, award-winning provider of foreign exchange and payment solutions, recognised for its service-led approach to alternative banking. With a mission to become the number one alternative banking partner for corporates and financial institutions across EMEA, IFX Payments focuses on delivering value beyond the transaction. At the core of its offering is ibanq, a multi-currency payments platform. The solution enables businesses to manage, hold, and distribute funds in 40+ currencies from a single account, addressing complex treasury needs such as currency risk, mass payouts, reconciliation, and cross-border payment routing. By pairing innovative technology with exceptional service, IFX Payments provides a seamless and transparent cash management experience that frees businesses to focus on growth and strategic priorities. https://www.ifxpayments.com/

​Kroll is a global financial and risk advisory firm and the definitive authority at the intersection of value, risk, and transactions. They are the first call when decisions are complex, contested or carry material capital at risk. Find out more at kroll.com

​G-P is the world's #1 global employment platform, helping companies of all sizes hire, manage and pay talent in 180+ countries - without the need to set up local entities. For defence companies deploying talent across allied nations, G-P's AI-powered Employer of Record and contractor solutions handle compliance, payroll and HR so your teams can focus on what matters. Backed by the largest in-country network of HR, legal and compliance experts, G-P makes global workforce expansion fast, compliant and straightforward. Find out more at globalization-partners.com