Business of Defence conference, London, Nov 2025
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Business of Defence conference, London, Nov 2025

On 17th November 2025, London Business School hosted the inaugural Business of Defence conference, drawing over 300 participants into Nuffield Hall to explore how technology, capital and strategy are reshaping the defence landscape.

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Defence Disrupted, London, Nov 2025
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Defence Disrupted, London, Nov 2025

On 4 November 2025, London played host to Defence Disrupted 2025 , a one-day conference uniting military leaders, technologists, investors, and defence innovators. The event focused on one core mission, accelerating capability and rethinking how innovation moves from concept to deployment in modern defence.

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European Defense Tech Hub (EDTH) Hackathon, Tallinn, September 2025
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

European Defense Tech Hub (EDTH) Hackathon, Tallinn, September 2025

Held in a Creative Hub, the Defence Hack Day run by the team at European Defense Tech Hub (EDTH), staged as part of Estonian Defence Week and the wider Defence Expo, carried the weight of something larger than a single-day event, where participants were challenged to address pressing problems drawn directly from current conflicts.

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Tallinn Defence Expo 2025
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Tallinn Defence Expo 2025

Taking place on 24–25 September in the Estonian capital, the Tallinn Defence Expo was the flagship event of the first Estonian Defence Week.

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DSEI 2025, ExCeL London
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

DSEI 2025, ExCeL London

Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025, held at ExCeL London from 9–12 September, stood as a landmark biennial gathering for the global defence and security sector.

Drawing participation from over 1,600 exhibitors and more than 35,000 visitors representing 90+ nations, the event offered one of the most comprehensive showcases of defence, security, and technology capabilities.

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