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DASA to host NATO's DIANA

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is hosting three industry events to discuss the new and exciting NATO initiative, the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

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The events will give attendees the opportunity to meet the UK DIANA team and learn about the DIANA vision through high-level briefing sessions on:

  • the DIANA Accelerator
  • the Defence BattleLab
  • the Future DIANA elements

Each session will provide a briefing on the DIANA initiative and seek feedback from industry, in particular SMEs, as the initiative develops.

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Three events are scheduled at different locations throughout the UK:

  • 2nd February 2023 - The Defence Battlelab, Dorset
  • 8th February 2023 - techUK, London
  • 14th February 2023 - The Calalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne

Registration
The events are free to attend and places are limited to 50 attendees.

Early registration is advised to avoid disappointment and you can learn more about the events and complete the online registration form here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-nato-diana-industry-events-1475039

 

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