Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Focus
  • /
  • DVD2024 to recognise diversity and equity in defence

Focus

DVD2024 to recognise diversity and equity in defence

DVD2024 will welcome Women in Defence UK to its event at UTAC Millbrook this September (18th-19th). Jointly sponsored by Defence Equipment & Support (Land Equipment) and Army Headquarters, DVD2024 will provide opportunities for industry and key MoD stakeholders to discuss ‘Battle Winning Ideas’, resilience and collaboration, delivering increased capability and the ability to exploit innovation.

Image courtesy DVD

Women in Defence UK is an independent not-for-profit organisation, founded by former Army officer Angela Owen OBE (above), which challenges the norms and prompts progressive thinking through in-depth discussions with Senior Officers and Officials. Angela will be joined by Andy Start, CEO of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) on the main plenary stage at DVD2024, where she’ll ask some tough questions about gender balance and equity within the MoD.

As a member of the Women in Defence UK Strategic Advisory Board, Andy is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion and is looking forward to recognising the huge strides that have already been achieved and the work still to be done in order to effect real change in the defence sector.

The challenge interview will be followed by a panel session, with representatives from the Women in Defence Charter, Army, DE&S and industry invited to take part in a Q&A.

Angela Owen OBE explained: “Women in Defence UK is delighted to be part of DVD2024, a partnership that will add to the positive outcomes of our journey towards diversity and equity in the defence sector. My discussion with Andy at the event will be the next in our well-established Challenge interview series and I’m looking forward to talking to him about his commitment to challenging, inspiring and progressing towards a critical mass in our field, and how we can push the boundaries even further."



Andy Start (above), CEO of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) said: “I’m immensely proud to be a member of the Women in Defence UK Strategic Advisory Board and look forward to welcoming Angela and some of the Charter members to DVD2024. Events such as these are pivotal for open discussions around the challenges and opportunities when it comes to driving real change in equity, diversity and inclusion in defence and I always look forward to taking part.”


For further information about DVD2024 visit www.theevent.co.uk.

Follow @dvd_event and #DVD2024 on X and LinkedIn for regular updates and information about the event.

A new era of defence procurement

Focus

A new era of defence procurement

23 September 2024

The global defence industry has always been characterised by long-standing alliances and cost-driven procurement strategies. However, change is afoot.

MSPO 2024: focused on the future

Focus

MSPO 2024: focused on the future

19 August 2024

The annual International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO - the 32nd edition of which is being held 3rd-6th September 2024 in Kielce, Poland - is one of Europe's most important defence industry events, with a total of 730 companies from 33 countries having already confirmed their participation in this year's event.

British Army: transforming for a sustainable future

Focus

British Army: transforming for a sustainable future

29 July 2024

The themes for DVD2024 have recently been announced and with a focus on delivering the most modern and lethal Army in Europe together, the event will be closely following the future sustainability and technology targets that will enable transformation.

AI-rospace…? Time to generate ROI from AI in aerospace

Focus

AI-rospace…? Time to generate ROI from AI in aerospace

12 July 2024

There is consensus among decision makers in aerospace that adopting AI is not just an opportunity but a necessary evolution. However, the challenge is now to translate the recognised promises of AI into tangible gains at scale that reach beyond R&D projects and proof-of-concept. Dinesh Mohan, Global Head of Digital Services at Expleo explains how to ...

Advertisement
ODU RT 2
The evolution of military optronics

Focus

The evolution of military optronics

19 June 2024

Optronics form an integral part of today’s operational military equipment, playing a decisive role in the tactical superiority and safety of armed forces. From night vision technology and thermal imaging to enhanced head-up displays (HUDs) and augmented reality glasses, these optoelectronic systems are now indispensable tools.

DVD2024: Collaboration to deliver the most modern and lethal army in Europe

Focus

DVD2024: Collaboration to deliver the most modern and lethal army in Europe

16 May 2024

On 18th and 19th September 2024, industry and Defence in the Land Equipment sector will meet at UTAC Millbrook for two days of coordinated engagement through informal discussions, briefings, demonstrations and displays. Jointly sponsored by Defence Equipment & Support (Land Equipment) and Army Headquarters, DVD2024 will provide opportunities for ...

Advertisement
ODU RT 2