Geopolitical instability, rapid technological disruption and the re‑emergence of industrial‑scale warfare have forced governments to rethink how they fund, procure, and partner with industry. At the same time, global institutional investors, long cautious about the sector, are reassessing defence as both a strategic necessity and a potentially resilient asset class. This panel brings together leading voices from finance, government, and industry to examine what it will take to unlock the next wave of defence investment.

Confirmed speakers:

• Iain Martin, Founder, London Defence Conference
• Joe Cassidy, Partner and EMA Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms, KPMG
• Rob Murray, CEO, Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Development Group
• Stuart Foster, Head of UK Coverage, UK Corporate Bank, Barclays
• Fiona Walters. CEO, Serco