"There has never been a better time for us to be working together."

Andrew Forzani
Director General Commercial
Ministry of Defence

 

“The supply chain will not look the same in the future. There will be a focus on performance, collaboration and community."

Neil Jackson
Group Senior Sustainable
Procurement Manager
BAE Systems

"Collaboration requires us to be open and honest, and true collaboration enables partners to field success."

Helen Meston
Head Of Supply Chain
Lockheed Martin

 

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Feedback From Suppliers

"I had the opportunity to meet supply chain Programme Managers from AtkinsRéalis, MoD, and BAE. The event’s focus on collaboration and supporting SMEs in a major supplier-dominated area was inspiring."

Jacqueline Woo
Strategic Client Relationship Manager
Dionach

During "Meet the Buyer" I promoted A3D to Lockheed Martin during a five-minute elevator pitch. They were very helpful and provided valuable guidance on how we could work together in the future."

Colin Pittman
Advanced 3D Laser Solutions Group

"Great day connecting with key buyers and industry leaders discussing the evolution of UK Defence Procurement. Some very interesting insights were shared on how the industry will shape up over the next decade."

Nick Booth
Senior Account Manager
PCX Inc.

Richard Lock
Director Supply Chain Management
Boeing

Katie Ducharme
Vice President Supply Chain
Ultra Maritime

 


JOSCAR SME Innovation Award 2024 Winners

The JOSCAR SME Innovation Award, sponsored by BAE Systems, aims to recognise and promote SMEs who demonstrate innovative solutions and ideas. 


To get to the final at JOSCAR Live, our judging panel (BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Ultra Maritime) shortlisted entrants based on their fantastic written or video submission and a virtual presentation.

The five finalists captivated the judges and audience with their pitches, gaining invaluable industry exposure and unlocking exciting new opportunities with JOSCAR buyers.

We're incredibly proud to present our 2024 winners:

Judges' Award

“ Nquiringminds are so proud and pleased to have won the JOSCAR Live Award for the TDX Volt.  We have worked very hard to innovate in this important area, and this accolade is a real boost. Winning the award is providing us with an incredible opportunity to gain more all important industry exposure.”

Nick Allott, CEO Nquiringminds.

Audience Award

"This award is a testament to our commitment to developing bespoke security solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of the defence industry. As I said in my pitch, security assurance, like defence, must constantly evolve. With us, our clients have a visionary partner for that journey."

Mike Gillespie, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Advent IM

Feedback From Buyers

"As Ultra Martime’s first time at JOSCAR Live, we were all thrilled with how the events of the day went. We had lots of delegates queuing to speak to us at our exhibition stand."

Lisa Harvey
Procurement Director
Ultra Maritime

"This exclusive event brings together key players in the A&D and security sectors to connect and explore cutting-edge solutions, share in knowledge and gain insights from influential industry leaders."

Jonathan Davey
Group Procurement Risk Specialist
Babcock International Group

"The day was filled with insightful conversations, valuable networking opportunities and inspiring presentations...The JOSCAR SME Innovation Awards 2024 were a highlight."

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Photos from JOSCAR Live 2024

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