Rt Hon Sir Ben Wallace KCB will be joining our unmissable series of Addresses on Wednesday morning in the Auditorium from 09.50. 

Sir Ben Wallace served as Secretary of State for Defence following a career combining politics, military and the private sector. The longest serving Defence Secretary in over 20 years, and the second-longest tenure in the history of the role, he is one of the most experienced politicians in the fields of defence, security and foreign affairs. His time at the MoD coincided with key events in Ukraine, Afghanistan, as well as in the UK, and saw rapid changes in the nature and source of threats.

With extensive knowledge of many aspects of security and geopolitics, Ben delivers insights into the relationships, personalities, risks and priorities that shape the world. He explores the big picture issues that affect everything from investment to supply chain, and considers what the future holds for business and politics.