DPRTE Expo 2027 is a UK defense procurement and supply chain event taking place at Farnborough International. Officially supported by the Ministry of Defence, it brings together buyers, suppliers, prime contractors, SMEs, and commercial teams involved in defense acquisition and delivery.
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The 2027 event will focus on areas including autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, defense infrastructure, supply chain resilience, commercial transformation, and international collaboration.
More than 4,000 delegates per day and 350+ exhibitors are expected to attend.
When is DPRTE Expo 2027?
DPRTE Expo 2027 will take place on March 23–24, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Themes
The event will feature seven Knowledge Transfer Zones covering:
- Innovation & Emerging Defence Technologies, including AI, autonomous systems, and advanced materials.
- Defence Infrastructure & Estates, including estate decarbonization, energy resilience, and digital infrastructure.
- Critical National Infrastructure, covering energy, communications, space, and transport.
- Supply Chain & Market Engagement, with a focus on SMEs and mid-tier businesses.
- Commercial Transformation, including acquisition reform, contracting models, and procurement processes.
- UK Defence Industry Growth & Resilience, covering sovereign capability, workforce development, and supply chain resilience.
- International Collaboration & Exporting, focused on export pathways, bilateral partnerships, and international defense markets.
What’s On?
DPRTE Expo 2027 will feature more than 120 sessions across its seven Knowledge Transfer Zones, alongside keynote presentations, buyer engagement, networking, and exhibitor activity.
The Keynote Arena will host sessions on defense policy, procurement, and capability.
The event will also include Meet the Buyer opportunities through the Prime Contractor Hub and MOD & Delivery Partners Hub, including scheduled one-to-one appointments.
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New for 2027, the Capability Pitch Theatre will provide space for companies to present products and technologies, while dedicated Meeting Hubs will support pre-arranged discussions.
Speakers
Admiral Sir Keith Blount, KCB, OBE, FRAeS, retired Royal Navy admiral and Senior Defence Adviser, has been announced as a keynote speaker.
Further sessions will feature representatives from government, the armed forces, and industry.
Where is DPRTE Expo 2027?
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Farnborough
United Kingdom
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Getting There
Farnborough Main is on the London Waterloo mainline, with journey times from London starting at around 35 minutes. The station is approximately 1.5 miles from the venue.
An event shuttle will run every 30 minutes between key local checkpoints and the venue.
The site is accessible from the A325, M3 Junction 4, and A31, with free parking available on site.
London Heathrow and Gatwick also provide onward connections to Farnborough by rail, coach, taxi, or private transfer.
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