​The UK's defence, space, and aerospace sectors are experiencing a seismic shift, driven by geopolitical urgency and a government mandate to become 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 Friday, 27 March, 2026, Brave New World is back! And it's bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever.

​After sold-out editions in 2025 aboard HMS Belfast and at the Department for Business & Trade Cardiff, Walmer Group, Browne Jacobson and shipshape.vc, are opening the next chapter of the series at Google’s London headquarters; 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 founders

• ​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 soon.

​Thank you

​Thanks to our sponsors at Barclays Eagle Labs 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

​11am – Arrival (Tea & Coffee)

​11.30am – Welcome / Networking

​11.40am - Barclays Introduction

​11.50am – Keynote / Fireside

​12.20pm – Investor Panel

​1.30pm – Sandwich Lunch

​2.30pm – Pitch competition

​4.00pm – Refreshment Break

​4.30pm – Results

​4.30pm – 5.00pm – Networking / End

​Apply to Pitch

​Applications are now open for our Brave New World Pitch Competition at Google London.

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

The Criteria:

• ​Backing: Must have previously received investment.

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

• ​Traction: Revenue is a plus, but we value technical breakthroughs and mission-critical solutions.

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

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Applications closed on Tuesday, March 17th.

​​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.

​Please be aware that Google's registration desk operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the venue capacity is reached, the registration desk will close, and latecomers will be informed that the event is at full capacity.