Defence Estates and Infrastructure Post Show Report 2025

The Defence Estates & Infrastructure 2025 conference took place in London from the 30th September to the 1st October, uniting experts and decision-makers from across the global defence community. Officially supported by the UK Ministry of Defence, the event convened key figures including Heads of Infrastructure, Programme Directors, Defence Estate Commanders, and senior representatives from NATO, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, and allied defence ministries.

This year’s theme, “Optimising the Defence Estate of the Future,” explored how defence organisations can modernise their infrastructure to remain sustainable, resilient, and operationally effective. Over two intensive days, delegates engaged in high-level discussions designed to address the critical question: how can defence organisations deliver sustainable, affordable, and resilient estates that underpin both operational readiness and personnel wellbeing?

The event hosted 185 attendees from 18 nations, featuring 28 expert speakers across keynote addresses, panel sessions, and networking forums. With contributions from the UK Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy, NATO, and allied partners including Denmark, Norway, Canada, Poland, and Latvia, the conference offered attendees a crucial platform for strategic insight and knowledge exchange across the global defence infrastructure community. This Post Show Report summarises the key themes, discussions, and insights shared across both days of the conference.