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MAKE UK Defence Summit 2024

Conferences 20-21 November 2024

The Make UK Defence Summit is taking place  on 20th-21st November  in Derby. The two-day event will feature speeches and presentations from high profile figures from government and industry.

As well as roundtable discussions about some of the biggest issues in defence, there will be an annual dinner and face-to-face ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions.

Providing a platform for learning and networking in the defence industry, there will be an exhibition showcasing the latest capabilities and products in the sector.

This event will be attended by Rory Lipington, Associate Director, Key Accounts and Sectors and Ian Froment, Industrial Member Services Sector Manager on behalf of the ESA Technology Broker UK.

Meet the team

Rory Lipington - Associate Director of Key Accounts & Sectors

Rory Lipington

Associate Director of Key Accounts & Sectors

Rory recently joined TWI as the Associate Director of Key Accounts & Sectors. He will serve as the focal point for business development across the group and identify opportunities for TWI’s technology experts to meet its members’ technical challenges.

Rory is an accomplished business leader and strategist with over 30 years of industry experience in capital equipment in-service support and asset management. In the last 20 years, Rory has been at a senior level, holding directorial positions in operations and sales and as a managing director. During his career, Rory has worked with most of the major UK defence companies, gained awards for achieving operational excellence, and helped companies grow organically.

Ian Froment - Section Manager - Membership Development

Ian Froment

Section Manager - Membership Development

Ian Froment is TWI's Section Manager for the Membership Development Section. as well as Industrial Membership Manager for the Power Generation and Medical Sectors.

Ian is responsible for interfacing with TWI Industrial Members in the nuclear, fossil and renewable energy sectors. Ian Froment can support direct technical enquiries as well as answer questions on TWI's membership services, ultimately maximising value for TWI.

For more information please email:


contactus@twi.co.uk