Defence procurement is often seen as complex and challenging for smaller firms (SMEs) to access. To help turn this around, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) established Commercial X – designed to speed up the adoption of innovation and technology and make it easier for smaller firms to work with Defence.

Commercial X is focused on breaking down barriers for smaller suppliers by designing commercial solutions and marketplaces that help them identify opportunities, bid more effectively, and bring cutting edge technology into Defence.

Join Dina Kakaras, Head of Commercial X, to discover how the MOD is building a stronger SME ecosystem and transforming the way smaller suppliers engage with Defence.

Our Webinar Hosts

Dina Kakaras
Dina Kakaras
Commercial X
Head of Commercial X and Deputy Director - Defence Digital Commercial, Head of Software & Cloud Services
Vicky Miles
Vicky Miles
D3IP
Senior Business Analyst & Initiative Lead

About Commercial X

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D3IP facilitates collaboration between public sector organisations in sectors such as Defence & Law Enforcement, as well as industry experts, regulation & policy makers, subject matter experts, and academia.

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From Vision to Reality: Shaping the Future of Autonomy... Explore the potential of Autonomy and explore how we can overcome the hurdles currently facing the integration of autonomous technologies, particularly when it comes to Defence, Law Enforcement, and other government departments.

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