Event Notice: Royal Navy Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference 29 Jul 2024

Royal Navy Industry Engagement: Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference

29. Jul 2024

The Royal Navy Develop Directorate will host a Maritime Aviation Conference at: Action Stations, 19 College Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ on 29 Jul 2024.

This conference will be an opportunity for the Royal Navy to set out its Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy (MATX) which describes the Fleet Air Arm's evolution out to 2040 and beyond, then seek industry's view on how it can be best implemented. Representatives from the Royal Navy Develop Directorate will brief on MATX and Strike Net, which is a critical enabler.

The presentations will NOT be a sales pitch, but rather reflect the principles, challenges, and aims of the strategy. The classification for the event, for both the information shared and discussions, will be at OFFICIAL.

Commodore Steve Bolton, Deputy Director Aviation Programmes & Futures, will open the event before Captain David Gillett RN, Head Maritime Aviation & Carrier Strike Capability Planning Group, briefs MATX with follow-on briefs on Strike Net. A networking session will follow, which will take place before a Q&A session, to allow the Royal Navy team to answer clarifications and received feedback on implementation. Light refreshments will be served during the networking session.

There will be no charge for attendance at this event. The venue's maximum capacity is 200; consequently, places will be allocated on a 'first come - first serve' basis, each company will be limited to a maximum of 2 representatives.

To request a place, please RSVP using the link in the attached document by 15 Jul 2024.

Additional detailed Administration Instructions, containing all relevant information for attendance, will be sent out to successful applicants on 17 Jul 2024.

For the avoidance of doubt: This seminar does not constitute any form of pre-qualification exercise. Any formal procurement process will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant Procurement Law. Nothing in the event or any other engagements with Industry prior to a formal procurement process, shall be construed as a representation as to the Authority's ultimate decision in relation to any future requirement.