NextGen Agenda

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NextGen Forum Talks

A series of interviews, presentations, and panel discussions offering valuable insight into the world of defence and security, and the sector’s talent and skills requirements.

Location: Strategic Command Forum

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10:30
  1. NETWORKING SESSION FOCUS: Armed Forces Reserves - from joining to advancing
    Naval Forum
    50 mins
  2. THE NEXTGEN PANEL: The defence workforce – the critical talent and skills needs across the sector
    Strategic Command Keynote Forum
    50 mins
11:30
  1. NETWORKING SESSION FOCUS: How education can meet industry needs to drive forward the new vision for defence
    Naval Forum
    50 mins
  2. Tech careers in defence and security: Where can your passion take you?
    Strategic Command Keynote Forum
    50 mins
12:30
  1. ASK THEM ANYTHING: Meet the defence recruiter
    Strategic Command Keynote Forum
    50 mins
  2. NETWORKING SESSION FOCUS: Connecting employability and careers leads with defence recruiters
    Naval Forum
    60 mins
14:00
  1. STORYGATE: Career entry stories from graduates who now work in defence and security
    Strategic Command Keynote Forum
    60 mins


 

NextGen Advice Hub

Visit the UK StratCom stand anytime during the day for personalised expert advice tailored to your interests in the defence and security sector.

The Hub will connect you directly with representatives from across the defence industry, military and government ready to answer your questions about the skills needed and opportunities available in careers in defence and defence industry. Come and talk to the people living and working in defence!

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Immersive NextGen Zones

Where education meets application. Step beyond the lecture theatre and into the real world of defence through a range of immersive and interactive experiences, running throughout the day. More to be announced soon.

Wargaming Live

Location: Land Forum

E-Drone Races

Location: Space Forum

Contributors:

  • British E-Sports Association
  • British Forces Broadcasting Service

CV Clinic

Cyber Challenges

Focused Networking

Build your network through sessions that enable talent and collaboration corridors.

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10:30
  1. NETWORKING SESSION FOCUS: Armed Forces Reserves- from joining to advancing
    Naval Forum
    50 mins
11:30
  1. NETWORKING SESSION FOCUS: How education can meet industry needs to drive forward the new vision for defence
    Naval Forum
    50 mins
12:30
  1. NETWORKING SESSION FOCUS: Connecting employability and careers leads with defence recruiters
    Naval Forum
    60 mins

 

NextGen Career Specialism Trails

Navigate the DSEI UK exhibition with purpose through self-guided career trails. Each one connects you with key organisations and early career recruiters from government, the armed forces, and industry. Your experience is entirely your own—Duration of trails are unique to the individual and the conversations had along the way.

Engineering & Space Careers Trail

Discover a wide range of roles in engineering, manufacturing, systems design, software development, aerospace, and space technologies. Ideal for those passionate about designing and building defence capability.

Cyber, Tech & Security Careers Trail

Explore careers in cyber security, AI, data science, software engineering, IT, and intelligence analysis. Perfect for digital problem-solvers and tech innovators looking to shape secure, cutting-edge solutions and decision making advantage.

Business Management Careers Trail

Connect with opportunities in business development, operations, HR, finance, consulting, project management, marketing, supply chain, procurement, and sales. Designed for future leaders and strategic thinkers in the business world.

Science, Medicine & Healthcare Careers Trail

Ideal for those with specialisms in biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, healthcare and environmental sciences. Discover the sciences contribution to the defence enterprise.

Civil Service Careers Trail

Uncover the many, diverse career paths within government from strategic positions in intelligence and defence through specialist technical roles and developing public policy to management and administration at home and overseas. If you want a role in informing and shaping national decisions and public service delivery then this is the trail to follow.

Military Careers Trail

Explore roles across the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. From deploying on the frontline to supporting global operations, careers in the UK’s Armed Forces include opportunities in engineering, aviation and space, medicine, cyber technologies, logistics, music, communications administration and innovation. This is the trail for those drawn to military service, leadership and technical expertise in defence.

Want to find out more about NextGen?

Whether you're nurturing future talent or shaping strategic workforce plans, the NextGen programme is your opportunity to connect, discover, and influence the next generation of defence. From students and educators to industry, military, and government professionals, NextGen brings the right people together to create meaningful career pathways and spark innovation across the sector.

Use the buttons below to discover more about the programme or to submit an enquiry and get in touch directly.

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