Events

This collaboration between Make UK Defence and RTC North is aimed at companies that are either starting or are established on their defence journey, and who wish to increase their competitiveness and build relationships.

The day will include guidance on defence business development strategy, presentations from defence Prime Contractors on how procurement works and their upcoming requirements, alongside details of support for businesses within the North West.  

DPRTE 2026 is the UK’s premier event for defence procurement and supply chain engagement.

Officially supported by the Ministry of Defence, the event connects buyers, suppliers, and policymakers for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

We'll be at DPRTE as a partner in the Make UK Defence Fit for Defence programme, and to support SMEs in the defence supply chain. Find us at the Make UK Defence pavilion.

This event, organised by NOF, explores North East England's innovative strengths and global knowledge, with a focus on local projects, innovation, skills and supply chain capabilities and opportunities. 

There will be presentations from key offshore wind developers, tier 1, 2 & 3 contractors, and the Energi Coast Leadership Group, 30+ exhibitors in an interactive marketplace, roundtable discussions with key industry players, and networking opportunities.

This event, organised by NOF, will explore the current progress in nuclear energy, focussing on the UK and especially on how the North East is growing to meet these new nuclear requirements.

2025's event featured a wealth of industry speakers, who provided valuable insights into SMR and AMR technology and developments, as well as exhibition and networking opportunities, and we're looking forward to being part of the Nuclear North East England Conference once again in 2026.

North East England and Teesside is a Net Zero hot spot, with major investments being made in sectors including CCS, offshore wind, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), nuclear and energy storage.

The Net Zero Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, organised by NOF, puts the spotlight firmly on key developments in these industries, as well as bringing the supply chain together to connect and network.

If 2025's event was anything to go by, this is set to be a major event in the green energy calendar.

Offshore Wind North East is a leading two-day event that explores themes and opportunities in the offshore wind sector. Organised by NOF, it brings together an impressive line-up of speakers to update delegates on business activities, opportunities for the supply chain and how to engage with the offshore wind industry.

There'll be presentations from developers, academics, suppliers and other key industry figures, plus a major exhibition area - and plenty of networking opportunities.