Taking place at Brighton Race Course between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the event will give small businesses the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across the Department.

This is the 19th event, with further regional events to be held throughout the UK over this and the next financial year.

The event will include:

  • a keynote speech from Paul Rodgers, DfT Group Commercial Director and Government Commercial Function Leadership Group SME sponsor
  • opportunities to network with representatives from HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, National Highways, and many more to enhance the transparency of pipeline information and innovation opportunities
  • key suppliers sharing best practice on how to become a subcontractor in the supply chain
  • opportunities to network with representatives from the Crown Commercial Service, who will provide details on SME-friendly frameworks available and how to enrol.