UK defence spending is increasing from £60.3 billion to £73.5 billion by 2028–29, with cyber capability central to future defence investment. For organisations across the Midlands Cyber community, the question is simple: are you positioned to engage with defence procurement?

As part of our role supporting cyber and technology organisations to access markets, procurement routes and growth opportunities, Midlands Cyber is pleased to support the Defence Procurement Conference 2026.

The conference will take place on 11–12 June 2026 at Millennium Point, Birmingham. This inaugural event is free to attend and has been developed at the direct request of the Royal Navy, delivered in formal partnership with Make UK Defence.

Over 1,000 delegates are expected, including MoD procurement officials, senior Royal Navy officers, and prime contractors such as BAE Systems, Rheinmetall, Leonardo and Thales.

Midlands Cyber: Call for Cyber Expertise

Midlands Cyber is developing a dedicated cyber session, scheduled for 11:30–13:00 on Friday 12 June. This session will be shaped by the expertise and experience of our regional cyber and technology community.

We are actively seeking speakers and panellists with strengths in:

• Secure-by-design approaches and systems architecture
• Cyber Essentials Plus and defence-aligned compliance
• Cyber resilience and operational continuity
• Offensive and defensive cyber capability
• Secure and resilient communications

If you would like to contribute to the cyber session as a speaker or panellist, or wish to discuss how your organisation could be involved, please contact:

Exhibitor Opportunities

Exhibitor opportunities are available for organisations seeking direct engagement with defence buyers, prime contractors and policy stakeholders.

This event represents a significant opportunity for Midlands-based cyber and technology organisations to engage directly with defence procurement at a pivotal point in the UK’s national security and industrial landscape.