Event Programme

2026 Event Programme 

  • 16th April at the Army Flying Museum
  • 14th and 15th May at the National Drone Hub and Goonhilly
  • 18th June during Ocean Tech Expo and hosted by University of Plymouth
  • 7th July at the BattleLab
  • August – NO EVENT
  • 24th September at Spaceport Cornwall
  • 22nd October at Plymouth Science Park with British Business Bank
  • 11th November with Arc Marine in Torbay
  • December TBC (likely online webinar)

Links for all events emailed to members.

Event Details

SWRDSC September Member Event

by | 2026-08-19 | Events, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

​Join us on the 24th of September at the Spaceport Cornwall Space, an operational domain vital for military and national security ​A chance to learn about the Cornwall Space Cluster and the enablers contributing to the growth and protection of the space domain
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NO EVENT IN AUGUST 2026

by | 2026-07-13 | Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster (SWRDSC) will not be hosting any events during August 2026. This planned pause accounts for the holiday period, the event schedule will resume from September 2026, with new thematic sessions, member showcases, and...
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Defence in Focus: SWRDSC July Members’ Showcase

by | 2026-06-30 | Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

SWRDSC is excited to announce the details of the SWRDSC Defence Showcase Event at the Defence BattleLab,  hosted by Dorset Council and Dorset Innovation Park. Designed to bring together the region’s leading innovators, industry partners, and government...
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SWRDSC April Member Event at the Army Flying Museum

by | 2026-03-25 | Upcoming Events | 1 Comment

When? 16th April 2026 Where? Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop This event brings together industry leaders, SMEs, researchers, and defence stakeholders for an afternoon dedicated to land autonomy—from intelligent mobility and uncrewed ground systems to AI-enabled...
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SWRDSC May Member Event at the National Drone Hub

by | 2026-03-25 | Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Day 1 of our 2 day Member Event in Cornwall! 14th May 2026 | National Drone Hub Join us at the National Drone Hub at Predannack for an exclusive networking event hosted by South West RDSC, where we will have a chance to explore the expertise and capability to securely...
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SWRDSC Member Event at Goonhilly

by | 2026-03-25 | Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Day two of the May Member Event. ​Join us on May 15th at the iconic Goonhilly Earth Station for an insightful gathering hosted by SWRDSC. This exclusive event, designed for our members, delves into the pivotal role of the space domain and satellite communications in...
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SWRDSC June Member Event

by | 2026-03-25 | Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

18th June on day two of the Ocean Tech Expo with Maritime Expo. More details to come.
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Archived Events

21st January at Porton Science Park

by | 2026-01-08 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

We hope that you all had a fantastic Christmas and a very great start to 2026.   2026 starts with a return to the monthly in-person events, and January will see the Cluster returning to Porton Down Science Campus – home of Dstl - with the day’s event hosted...
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SWRDSC February Member Event – 11th February at iAero

by | 2026-01-08 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

SWRDSC February Member Event! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and explore the latest advancements in the defence sector. Set in the innovative surroundings of the iAero Centre, the day promises a blend of...
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SWRDSC March Member Event – 18th March at NCC

by | 2026-01-08 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

Join us at NCC in Bristol for a day of networking and discovery. Located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, the NCC is at the forefront of advanced materials innovation, making it the perfect setting to connect with fellow members and explore cutting-edge composite...
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The South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster is back at DSEI UK 2025

by | 2025-11-20 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

When? 9th September 16:00 - 17:30This will be an exciting opportunity, with many of the RDSCs from around the country expected to be in the same room for the first time. Hear from the network and meet contacts at this networking event on the 9th September which will...
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Coming up on the 19th November 2025 |

by | 2025-11-20 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster is in Plymouth at the Plymouth Science Park Ltd, joining ADS Group Ltd for a day of hashtag#networking opportunities and insightful presentations and a series of panels from ADS Group Ltd, government, South West...
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SWRDSC – LAST MEMEMBER EVENT OF 2025!

by | 2025-11-20 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

Save the date for the last event of the year for the South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster.2nd December 2025 10:00 - 12:00 | Online WebinarAfter another successful year of events and engagements from the cluster, get ready to attend the last event of the...
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SWRDSC Post-DSEi 2025 University of Exeter Event 

by | 2025-10-13 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

Following some really fantastic days and engagement at DSEi 2025, the South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster is returning to its regular programme of events.We're excited to announce our upcoming event focusing on security and resilience, to be hosted at...
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SWRDSC July Member Event – Defence Technology Showcase

by | 2025-04-30 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

​For a second time running... the SWRDSC are back at the BattleLab in Dorset. ​The SWRDSC are inviting the network to participate in this event, with a major showcase of defence technology. Register to be a member today to get access to this event, the date and...
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SWRDSC June Member Event – The Future of Marine Autonomy

by | 2025-04-30 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

Partnering with Plymouth City Council, the South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster is bringing to the programme a fantastic event looking at the exciting updates in marine autonomy. ​With the publication of the SDR and Defence Industrial Strategy imminent,...
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SWRDSC May Member Event

by | 2025-03-03 | Archived Events | 0 Comments

SWRDSC May Member Event – 14th May 2025 New to the programme, the SWRDSC is visiting RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset This will be an opportunity to hear from front line squadrons on their interface with industry and challenges they are currently facing Additionally, there...
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