Armed Forces Celebration Day
Honouring those who serve
Wednesday 25 June 2025 - MTC Coventry
Join us on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, as we celebrate Armed Forces Day—a national event recognising the dedication and sacrifices of the British Armed Forces, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and cadets.
At MTC, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and showcasing the vital role our military plays in national security, global peace efforts, and the wider industry. This event provides a unique opportunity to connect with military personnel, discover the benefits of reservist roles, and strengthen collaboration between organisations within Ansty Park.
What to expect
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Live demonstrations & exhibits
Explore cutting-edge technology from MTC, our member and our Armed Forces partners.
Meet the Armed Forces
Engage with regular and reserve forces, learn about their work, and discover how reservist roles can benefit individuals and businesses.
Employer & networking opportunities
Connect with other businesses, share best practices, and learn how to support the Armed Forces Covenant and the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
MTC’s Armed Forces Community
Learn about our internal network supporting veterans, reservists, and military allies, and how we’re working towards ERS Gold.
Why attend?
For Businesses
Learn how hiring veterans and supporting reservists can bring invaluable skills to your organisation.
For Employees
For the Military Community
Armed Forces Manufacturing Summit- Mission Manufacturing
Join us for an engaging event exploring manufacturing opportunities for the Armed Forces community. Highlights include:
- Insights into how manufacturing can be a rewarding career path for veterans and reservists.
- Industry leaders sharing their expertise and experiences.
- Networking opportunities to foster connections between the Armed Forces and manufacturing sectors
Event schedule
09:30 - Introduction
Sir Rick Thompson KCB CBE, MTC, Executive Director - Opportunities within manufacturing.
James Cameron, CEO Mission Community - The synergy between the Armed Forces and manufacturing, highlighting why this field offers great prospects for service members.
10:00 - WMRFCA Cat Suckling
10:10 - HVMC Katherine Bennett
10:20 - Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant
10:40 - Speaker Sessions
11:40 - Panel Discussion
12:10 - Lunch and Networking Exhibition
15:30 - Event Closes
Event Speakers
Steven Chessell
Steve has been an active member of JLR’s Armed Forces community since 2014, initially supporting many service leavers with recruitment into the company but has been much more focussed latterly as a Co-Chair of JLR’s AFCN since 2022. This voluntary role, alongside his day job has given Steve a real sense of purpose, allowing him and the community to deliver on their commitment to make JLR an exemplar employer for those with links to the military.
Seb Cartwright
Technical Applications Engineer for Fanuc and a Logistic MT driver for the RAF Reserves 605 Squadron.
Marcus Peters
UK veteran, HSE Visionary, Executive leader, dedicated Volunteer, inspiring mentor and dynamic coach.
A key global executive in the HSE profession within the energy and construction sectors for over 30 years. Marcus has led high-performing global teams, with the majority of his career in the energy sector and the last 20 years in the global renewables industry.
Mick Elliott MBE MSM
My current role is senior security manager at MTC. I am proud to have served in the military for 33 years from the Falklands conflict to Afghanistan and every war zone in between meeting some great people on the journey. One thing it teaches you is to appreciate life, respect and value others while always trying to do what is right and proper. I have also been a Football coach and International talent scout for 40 years with various clubs and organisations.
Get involved
We are inviting businesses from across Ansty Park, local military units, and cadet forces to take part. Whether you’d like to host a stand, run a demonstration, or simply attend, we’d love to have you involved. Interested in participating? Get in touch to secure your place and join us in celebrating the Armed Forces.
Let’s come together to recognise, appreciate, and support those who serve—past, present, and future.
