Defence & Space UK supplier showcase with Boeing 2021

An opportunity for UK companies to meet with Boeing Space & Defence representatives from procurement, technical and other departments of BDS (Boeing Defense, Space & Security Division) at an event hosted at a BDS facility in Los Angeles, California. UK suppliers can present their technologies and capabilities to the BDS teams on a one to one basis as well as during a showcase.

GROWTH & PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP:

Expanding opportunities for UK companies in Boeing’s supply chain is part of the long-term Growth & Prosperity Partnership between Boeing and the UK Government. ADS working with the UK Government’s Department for International Trade and MoD wish to assist UK companies to engage with Boeing and present their capabilities at a dedicated event.

UK SUPPLIER SELECTION PROCESS:

Interested companies will undergo an initial selection process. Successful companies will then be invited to attend the event. Note: The final list of invitees will be at Boeing’s discretion. You will be required to describe your technology, product or service within a set format for inclusion in a Capability Brochure that Boeing will review. Please do not make any travel arrangements for the event until your attendance has been confirmed. UK companies interested in participating should register their interest by emailing Alan Buddle alan.buddle@adsgroup.org.uk who will provide details of how to join the event.

DRAFT ITINERARY:

  • Welcome address from Senior Boeing Representative
  • Address from Senior UK Government Representative covering the Growth & Prosperity Partnership, UK Government commitment to defence & space, current programmes supported by Government, sector roadmaps
  • Boeing presentation covering market environment, programme status, technology roadmap, expectations of suppliers
  • B2B sessions
  • Networking lunch
  • Closing address from Boeing
  • Networking reception
  • Networking dinner
  • Boeing factory tour

REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOEING INCLUDE:

  • Product Development, BDS
  • Global Research & Technology
  • Business Development & Strategy
  • Supplier Management BDS
  • International Strategic Partnerships
  • Programme Offices

Further event details can be found here