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RKE Festival Day 1 - Defence, Security and Digital

May 18, 2026

10:00 - 20:00

University Of Lancashire

Join us to meet the university experts keeping our communities safe and secure. You'll also get the chance to go behind the scenes of our state-of-the-art facilities.

The security, defence and digital sectors are evolving quickly.

The industry is shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, technological acceleration, skills shortages and increasing pressure on supply chain resilience.

From AI and cybersecurity to drones and digital forensics, technologies are transforming industries and our everyday lives.

Come and explore with our experts what these changes mean for you, your workplace, and your community.

Venue address

University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE

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