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JOIN US  27 January 2026 | London

CDAO Defence UK

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Drive Innovation and Excellence in Data and Analytics for Defence & Security

CDAO Defence UK 2026 is the premier event for senior data and analytics leaders across UK defence, intelligence, and national security agencies.

Join us for a transformative experience where industry experts will explore the latest strategies in data-driven decision-making, AI implementation, and data governance. This year’s event will focus on overcoming the unique challenges of the defence and security sectors, such as enhancing mission readiness, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring ethical and secure use of AI in national security operations.

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Drive Innovation and Excellence in Data and Analytics for Defence & Security

Conference Chairman

Air Vice Marshal (Ret’d) Bruce Hedley

Air Vice Marshal (Ret’d)

Bruce Hedley

Former Director Joint Warfare
UK Armed Forces

2026 Speakers

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (7)-2

Dr. James Cook OBE

Director, People Transformation
UK Ministry of Defence

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (6)-3

Brigadier Stu Nasse OBE

Head, Capability Coalition
British Army

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (5)-4

Colonel Arnel David

Task Force MAVEN Director
NATO

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (4)-Nov-26-2025-04-48-49-9962-PM

Marc Christino

Chief Innovation Officer
U.S. and Royal Navy London Tech Bridge

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (3)-Nov-26-2025-04-48-49-9962-PM

Adie Holt

Venture Director
Form1 Partners

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (2)-Nov-26-2025-04-48-50-1176-PM

Colonel Michael Jager

Head of Policy, Planning and Procurement, Cyber and Information Systems
German Ministry of Defence

CDAO Defense & Security 2025 (1)-4

Lieutenant Colonel Vinny Pande

Deputy Director
SpaceWERX

CDAO Defense & Security 2025-Nov-26-2025-04-48-49-9969-PM

Stuart Laws

Innovation Architect
UK Defence Innovation

What's being said about us?

“Brilliant informative week of insights into the power of data and the difference it can make to organisational performance and productivity."

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(Former) Engineering Duty Officer

Our key themes for 2026

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Leveraging advanced analytics to enhance mission-critical decision-making and improve operational efficiency within defence and security agencies.

AI in Threat Detection:

Using machine learning algorithms to identify and mitigate security threats in real-time across defence and intelligence operations.

Data Governance and Compliance:

Best practices for ensuring data security, regulatory compliance, and maintaining data integrity across national security initiatives.

Ethics of AI in Defence & Security:

Balancing technological innovation with ethical considerations in the deployment of AI for defence, intelligence, and cybersecurity operations.

Why attend?

Why attend?

Join us at CDAO Defence and immerse yourself in an environment designed to propel your agency’s data strategy forward. Hear from expert speakers, engage with influential defence and security leaders, and gain insights into the latest data-driven technologies and services tailored to national security and mission-critical operations.

Connect with peers to explore how to align data strategies with mission objectives, balance risks and opportunities, and leverage advanced analytics to enhance decision-making, strengthen cybersecurity, and drive innovation while ensuring compliance, security, and operational efficiency.

Who will be there?

Who will be there?

CDAO Defence is designed for senior data and analytics leaders, including Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief Information Officers, Directors, and Managers from defence, intelligence, and national security agencies.

If you specialise in data strategy, analytics, AI, data governance, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or automation, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect with top defence and security professionals and expand your network in the national security data and analytics space.

Our Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Industry & Media Partners

Linda Lastovych

How can we help?

We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Linda Lastovych
Conference Director

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