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  • 4 Nov 2026
  • In-person

UK-Japan Defence and Technology Symposium

The IoD Japan business group will be hosting their annual IoD UK-Japan Defence and Technology Symposium on Wednesday 4 November at the Japan House. Led by IoD Japan chair, Indranil Nath.

The symposium brings together government, industry, academia and investors from the UK and Japan to explore how small and medium-sized enterprises can contribute to, and benefit from, the rapidly evolving defence sector.

Through keynote addresses and expert panel discussions, the programme will examine opportunities in emerging defence technologies, digital engineering, dual-use manufacturing, the Global Combat Air Programme, defence procurement, skills development and innovation finance. 

It will also consider how stronger UK–Japan collaboration can help SMEs overcome barriers to market entry, access supply chains and funding, and translate innovative technologies into practical defence capabilities. 

Student tickets are available for £15. To purchase a ticket please email [email protected] 

A special thanks to our sponsors, Silicon sensing, Sake Samurai and Ito-En for supporting this event.  

 

We would also like to thank Japan House London for their contributions.  

 

Click here to see the event agenda. 

Sponsors

Ito-En

Sake Samurai

Silicon Sensing

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