Annual Defence Dinner - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Defence and Security
A N N U A L
D E F E N C E
D I N N E R
2 0 1 2
WITH GUEST OF HONOUR
RT. HON PHILIP HAMMOND MP,
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE
ON WEDNESDAY 23 MAY , 7.45PM FOR 8.15PM – 11.30PM
AT IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, LAMBETH ROAD,
LONDON SE1 6HZ
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ATTEND ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT EVENTS
IN THE DEFENCE AND SECURITY CALENDAR
Now in its eleventh successful year, we are delighted to invite you to attend our Annual
Defence Dinner with guest speaker Rt. Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for
Defence.
Member feedback tells us that networking and corporate hospitality continues in 2012
to play an important role in marketing strategies and this dinner will fulfil and exceed both
these requirements. This prestigious event will ensure your clients and colleagues experience
a unique dining experience in the magnificent surroundings of the Imperial War
Museum, where you will have the opportunity to raise your profile and make new business
connections.
WHY ATTEND?
• Join over 200 guests including heads of defence industry associations, representatives
of the MoD, foreign government defence attachés and senior individuals from
defence product manufacturers and service providers
• Hear from our guest of honour – Rt. Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State
for Defence who will provide an insight and outline the challenges facing the defence
industry
• Booking a table at the dinner is a cost-effective solution for your corporate
hospitality needs
• Forge and strengthen strategic alliances and develop new business relationships
within the sector
THE VENUE
Due to popular demand, this year’s dinner will once again be held amongst the exhibits
located in the dramatic 25m high glass atrium of the Imperial War Museum. Founded in
1917, the Museum is the perfect setting for this renowned event.
You will be dining in the striking large exhibits gallery, along with a rare and unique Battle of
Britain Spitfire; a Second World War North American P51 Mustang and Montgomery’s tank,
to name but a few. You and your guests will be indulged with first class food and wine, served
by specialist caterers offering a truly outstanding dining experience.
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TIMINGS
*7.45pm Pre-dinner drinks’ reception on the museum’s balconies
(Booking a table will allow you to have an exclusive area to host your guests during the
reception. If you book as an individual or a small group you will be welcomed by London
Chamber of Commerce staff.)
9.00pm Address from our guest of honour:
Rt. Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence
8.50pm Three course dinner and coffee will be served
11.30pm Carriages
*Please note doors to the museum will not open until 7.45pm
DRESS CODE
Black Tie, Mess Kit or Pirbright Order with medals

OUR SPEAKER
Rt. Hon Philip Hammond MP
Secretary of State for Defence
Philip was brought up in Essex, attending a local state
school. He went to Oxford to study Philosophy, Politics
and Economics in October 1974, gaining a First Class
degree.
He subsequently had a wide-ranging business career
spanning the house-building and property, healthcare
equipment, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors. He
also undertook consulting assignments in Latin America
for the World Bank, and worked as a consultant for the
Government of Malawi.
Philip contested Newham North East in 1994, and was elected as the Member of
Parliament for Runnymede and Weybridge in 1997.
In June 1998, he was appointed Shadow Minister for Health. In 2001 he became Shadow
Trade and Industry Minister and Shadow Minister for Small Business, and between 2002
and 2005 he served as Shadow Minister for Local Government and Regions.
In May 2005, Philip was appointed Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury before
becoming Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in December of that year.
In July 2007 he resumed the position of Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
After the General Election in 2010, Philip was appointed Secretary of State for Transport
in the Coalition Government. He was appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime
Minister David Cameron on 15 October 2011.
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OUR SPONSOR
Chemring is a market leading manufacturing business supplying high technology electronics
and energetic products to over 80 countries around the world.
Chemring has a diverse portfolio of products that predominantly protect military people
and platforms, providing insurance against a constantly changing threat. These range from
countermeasures to protect aircraft, to ground penetrating radar to protect troops and
vehicles from improvised explosive devices.
Chemring Group is built on a hundred-year history of innovation and development and now
employs over 4,500 people in the US, Europe and Australia.
chemring.co.uk
DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE GROUP
Would you like to take your interest in the defence and security sector one step further?
By attending committee meetings at the London Chamber of Commerce you can air your
views on issues affecting the industry. The Defence and Security Committee meet four times
a year and inform the policy and events programmes of the Chamber. If you are interested
in attending a meeting, or have a topic for discussion, please email
committees@londonchamber.co.uk

ANNUAL DEFENCE DINNER 2012 - WEDNESDAY 23 MAY
AT IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, LAMBETH ROAD, LONDON SE1 6HZ
TO REGISTER: Please complete the booking form in BLOCK CAPITALS and fax/post/scan to the Events team, London Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, 33 Queen Street, London EC4R 1AP; T: +44 (0)20 7203 1700, F: +44 (0)20 7203 1893, E: events@londonchamber.co.uk
Book online at londonchamber.co.uk/events
PRICES AND PAYMENT DETAILS Individual and Table Rates
Premier Plus Member individual place
Local Member / DMA / SBAC / CSARN individual place
Non member
Premier Plus Member table of 10
Local Member / DMA / SBAC / CSARN table of 10
Non Member table of 10
Premier Plus Member table of 12
Local Member / DMA / SBAC / CSARN table of 12
Non Member table of 12
£210.00 inclusive of VAT
£240.00 inclusive of VAT
£300.00 inclusive of VAT
£2,100.00 inclusive of VAT
£2,440.00 inclusive of VAT
£3,000.00 inclusive of VAT
£2,520.00 inclusive of VAT
£2,880.00 inclusive of VAT
£3,600.00 inclusive of VAT
E2002
If you are unsure about your membership status please contact the Member Relationship Team on T: +44 (0)20 7203 1713 or
E: membersupport@londonchamber.co.uk Cheques should be made payable to: London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Alternatively,
please complete your credit card details below. All bookings must be made in writing using the application form together with full payment
to secure your place. Please note we do not invoice. Cancellations received by Wednesday 11 April 2012 will be given a full refund. All
cancellations after that date will be subject to the loss of the full fee. Named substitutes are welcome at any time and must be made in writing.
We are unable to transfer bookings to future events. Please note that while speaker(s) were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances
beyond the control of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speaker(s).
As such, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speaker(s) if necessary without any
liability to you whatsoever.
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