# Make UK Defence Summit

- Dates: 18 November 2026 to 19 November 2026
- Location: British Motor Museum, Warwick, United Kingdom
- Address: British Motor Museum, Banbury Road Gaydon Lighthorne Heath Warwick CV35 0BJ
- Organiser: Make UK
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Expected attendance: 500

## About

The Make UK Defence Summit is a two-day event focused on the UK defence sector, featuring keynote speakers from government and industry, panel discussions, an exhibition, and networking opportunities. It is designed for organisations across the defence sector, including established primes and innovative SMEs.

## Who attends

It’s the must-attend event for organisations across the defence sector — from established primes to innovative SMEs.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.makeuk.org/defence-summit)
- [Registration](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-uk-defence-summit-2026-tickets-1923683411869?aff=oddtdtcreator)

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Where to stay

- **Pillows and Porcelain**: guest house, 130 m from the venue, 8 Smith Street, Warwick, CV34 4HH
  - [Hotel website](http://www.pillowsandporcelain.com/)
- **Castle Limes Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 2-4 Coventry Road, Warwick, CV34 4LJ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.castlelimeshotel.co.uk/)
- **Warwick Arms Hotel**: 450 m from the venue, 17;19;21 High Street, Warwick, CV34 4AT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.warwicksarmshotel.com/)
  - Phone: +44 1926 492759
- **Avon Guest House**: guest house, 610 m from the venue, 7 Emscote Road, Warwick, CV34 4PH
  - [Hotel website](http://www.avonguesthouse.gbr.cc/)
- **Cambridge Villa Hotel**: 730 m from the venue, 20a-20b Emscote Road, Warwick, CV34 4PP
  - [Hotel website](https://cambridge-villa-warwick.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1926 491169
- **Tudor House Inn**: 980 m from the venue, 90-92 West Street, Warwick, CV34 6AW
  - [Hotel website](http://www.thetudorhousewarwick.co.uk/)
- **Fergies Canal Side Cottage**: 1.3 km from the venue, 60
  - Phone: +44 7453 731082
- **Premier Inn**: 1.7 km from the venue, Opus 40 Haywood Road, Warwick, CV34 5AH
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/warwickshire/warwick/warwick.html)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #defencesummit2025

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