THE MARKET LEADING CONFERENCE TO PROPEL BUSINESS WITHIN THE DEFENCE INFRASTRuCTURE SUPPLY CHAIN
30 September - 01 October, 2025
| Hilton Syon Park Hotel, London
Agenda Day 1
CONTEXTUALISING THE ROLE OF THE DEFENCE ESTATE IN TODAY’S THREAT LANDSCAPE
8:45 am - 8:50 am
DEFENCE iQ WELCOME
8:50 am - 9:00 am
CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS
Air Commodore (Retd.) James Savage -
Former Head of Infrastructure,
UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Air Commodore (Retd.) James Savage
Former Head of InfrastructureUK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
9:00 am - 9:30 am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: RESPONSE TO THE UK’S STRATEGIC DEFENCE REVIEW
Sherin Aminossehe -
Director of Infrastructure,
UK Ministry of Defence
• What needs to happen going forward following the SDR
• Strategic ambitions aligning with today’s evolving political policy
• Challenges facing the effective implementation of defence infrastructure
9:30 am - 10:00 am
SCAPE’S INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK
Caroline Compton-James -
Deputy Chief Executive,
SCAPE
• Incorporating sustainability initiatives across the supply chain
• Ensuring social value in defence infrastructure
• Working to accelerate construction programmes in line with the UK’s SDR
10:00 am - 10:30 am
INSIGHTS INTO ENERGY RESILIENCE INITIATIVES WITH THE AIR FORCE OFFICE OF ENERGY ASSURANCE
Kirk Phillips -
Director,
US Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AFCEC/CN)
· Current energy resilience and infrastructure efforts on Air Force installations in the UK
· Addressing energy challenges with impactful combination solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies including geothermal, advanced energy storage, and geologic hydrogen
· Enhancing installation power and energy resilience through partnerships with industry and energy service companies
10:30 am - 11:30 am
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
INFRASTRUCTURE TO BOLSTER MILITARY READINESS
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
BOLSTERING TRI SERVICE DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE
Brigadier Owen Bunkle -
Commander, Defence College of Support,
UK Ministry of Defence
• Insights into large scale infrastructure developments at Worthy Down, as part of Project Wellesby
• Future investment needed to support the UK’s operational capability
• Commitment to sustainability
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: THE CRUCIAL ROLE INFRASTRUCTURE IN UK DEFENCE
Sherin Aminossehe -
Director of Infrastructure,
UK Ministry of Defence
Air Commodore Paul Yates - Deputy Director of Infrastructure,, UK Ministry of Defence
• How does today’s volatile geopolitical landscape shape the UK’s defence infrastructure priorities?
• What infrastructure is essential to ensure rapid military deployment and sustained operations?
• How can we ensure our infrastructure is resilient and adaptable in times of crisis or conflict?
• What steps can we take to strengthen supply chain agility and responsiveness?
• How can government, industry, and allies collaborate to build smarter, more secure defence infrastructure?
COST-EFFECTIVE FACILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
DIO COMMERICAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Toni Gray -
Commercial FM Project Delivery Head,,
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
· Current key programmes
· Procurement strategy to manage supplier relationships
· Challenges facing effective facility management for the UK defence estate
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
CCS FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Keith Finnigan -
Head of Facility Management,
Crown Commercial Service *subject to final confirmation
• Current programmes and pathway post SDR
• Cost effective facility management
• Challenges of effective supplier engagement
Keith Finnigan
Head of Facility ManagementCrown Commercial Service *subject to final confirmation
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ENSURING FACILITIES AND SERVICES MEET THE NEEDS OF THE ARMED FORCES
Colonel Gareth Walker -
Deputy Head Customer Support Team - Army and Head Office & Enabling Services,
UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
• Responses to the UK’s SDR
• Meeting Defences’ Infrastructure Challenges
• DIO’s Strategy and Planning Function
Colonel Gareth Walker
Deputy Head Customer Support Team - Army and Head Office & Enabling ServicesUK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
AFTERNOON TEA AND NETWORKING
IMPROVING HOUSING QUALITY FOR SERVING MILITARY PERSONNEL
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
INVESTMENT INTO SERVICE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION ON THE DEFENCE ESTATE
Air Commodore Leah Griffin -
Head of DIO Accommodation,
UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
· Responses to the SDR
· Major redevelopment projects: Service Family Accommodation and Single Living Accommodation
· Challenge facing the redevelopment Challenges of the redevelopment, and proposed solutions to meet deadlines and targets
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
ADVANCING TRUST IN TECHNOLOGY
• Challenging the accepted ‘way’: Utilising modern techniques and technologies to increase the speed at which data is captured (Data mining, AI and Machine Learning)
• Using data to create evidence-based requirements founded on asset management principles
• Advancing the efficiency of infrastructure operations through the use of this data and technology
5:00 pm - 5:05 pm
CHAIRMAN'S CLOSING REMARKS
Air Commodore (Retd.) James Savage -
Former Head of Infrastructure,
UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Air Commodore (Retd.) James Savage
Former Head of InfrastructureUK Defence Infrastructure Organisation
