Defence Disrupted
Defence Disrupted - the UK's leading Defence innovation event produced by PUBLIC - is returning in 2026.
Join senior defence personnel, startups, primes, policymakers, and investors came together for a full day of discussion around one shared goal: to empower innovation in defence.
Tickets are free for public sector attendees, startups/SMEs, investors, academics, and NGOs, or £149 for attendees outside of these groups.
Dress code is business casual.
This year's themes include:
🟧 From Concept to the Frontline
How can defence forces improve the pace and effectiveness of pull through to meet the needs of the warfighter?
🟨 The Capital Stack for Defence
What does it take to crowd in the range of financial sponsors needed to transform the defence market, from VC through to traditional financial service institutions?
🟦 Strategic Sovereignty
How should the UK balance the need for digital sovereignty with access to cutting-edge capabilities?