Exhibit at The National Transition Event

A Unique Event

The annual National Transition Event, delivered by Mission Motorsport and Mission Community, has a unique appeal. Incorporating the Silverstone Troops Trackday, the event brings together over 500 service leavers, veterans and spouses with employers and veterans in key positions to provide insight, networking opportunities, and to enable others.


What it isn’t - is a job fair.

Veteran Employees

We continue to build on the successes of previous National Transition Events to provide an impactful and innovative event that will truly benefit the attendees.  In providing a forum to speak with service leavers, veterans and spouses seeking jobs, this event will also be a great opportunity for employers to network, share good practice and ideas, and to speak to the team about ways in which you can engage with the Armed Forces community for mutual benefit. 

Where possible, we actively encourage you to bring your own veterans employed within your business. We can’t think of anyone better equipped to help service leavers feel empowered as they make the transition into the civilian world of employment and gain a better understanding of how their military skills and qualifications may be translatable.

Networking – not only with attendees but with other exhibitors as well. Speak with others to find out how they manage their own Armed Forces Engagement Programmes and share ideas about best practice. Attendees come to meet members of the Armed Forces community - not recruiters working to targets.

 
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Impactful & Innovative

Situated at an iconic, central venue, guaranteed to play host to inspiring and positive engagement and large attendance, the National Transition Event offers:

  • An opportunity to help individuals to widen horizons, access support and recognise their own potential 

  • The opportunity to promote your company and industry to a motivated, highly skilled, and hardworking population - with sponsor options

  • Discuss potential job opportunities with individuals

  • Access to networking opportunities - with service leavers, veterans and military spouses as well as Government, MOD, and industry players

  • Event is advertised through MoD, the CTP, the Defence Recovery Capability, and veteran networks - and is a duty event for those serving

  • A spacious environment allowing you to create engaging displays and areas to talk to individuals

  • Speak with Defence Relationship Management and Mission Automotive / Mission Renewable Account Managers to find out more about signing the Armed Forces Covenant and the Employee Recognition Scheme.

An Iconic Venue

Silverstone is partnering with us to make available not only the GP Circuit (we’ll produce about 100 supercars for passenger laps) but the Silverstone Wing itself.  Indoor areas total over 5,000m3 where all attendees attend a central briefing, then tour zones where introductions are made, with break-out meeting spaces available. 

Silverstone has been awarded Three-Star Environmental accreditation by the FIA in recognition of the impressive progress being made on its journey to a net zero future. Since launching its Shift to Zero strategy in 2022 Silverstone has made considerable progress including introducing, in that short time, a significant solar project with the installation of 2,764 panels on the roof of the Wing which generates over 13% of the venue’s energy. In addition to this, all on site generators, under the control of Silverstone, now run on HVO biofuel, resulting in a 90% reduction of emissions, 50% of its lighting has been switched to LED, with the ambition to have 100% by 2025, and following a switch in energy providers in April 2023, the venue is now fully powered by renewable energy. 

In 2023, the circuit also installed 24 solar powered EV charge points so visitors and staff can recharge while on site. From a waste point of view, Silverstone has already reached its target to recycle 35% of the total waste collected on site in 2023 and sent the remainder to a Waste for Energy programme facility that helps to power 50,000 homes in Oxfordshire.  Find out more about Silverstone’s Shift to Zero Strategy Here

Exhibitors Halls

Exhibitors can expect to be housed in a series of themed zones including:

  • SELF:   CV / Linked In support and interview practice – RightJob, and CTP 

  • HEART: Spouse employment / Cadet Instructors / Reserve / Volunteering / Scouting / Uniformed Services 

  • AUTOMOTIVE:  Classic, restoration, artisanal and heritage pathways – Bicester Heritage / Morgan Motor Company / Jaguar Landrover/ EV, Hybrid, Hydrogen and High Voltage Tech

  • RENEWABLE ENERGY: Companies from the offshore wind industry, onshore wind industry, solar photovoltaics, geothermal, and emerging ‘green’ careers 

  • TRACK: On track rides in a variety of track, race, and supercars, for attendees/ EV Ride & Drives

  • SUPPORT: Veterans UK / Service Charities / Op Courage / DWP / Armed Forces Covenant / Communities 

Exhibitor FAQs

Please see below all the information that you will require to exhibit at the event. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the team - nte@missioncommunity.org

  • The event is run by Mission Motorsport, The Forces' Motorsport Charity, and Mission Community as part of its wider work supporting the Armed Forces community.

    The NTE is funded in part through the sector initiatives in Automotive for SMMT members and in the Renewable Sector by RenewableUK. Exhibiting at the NTE is free for charitable organistations. Charges may be incurred for power or bigger stands. All else is funded by sponsorship and exhibitor fees.

    Find out more about exhibiting fees by contacting the team here

    Click Here for more information on sponsorship opportunities (a sponsor option can count against social value in ESG reporting as the non-profit event is delivered in support of the Armed Forces Community)

  • The event runs from 08:00 – 17:00

    Doors will open at 07:45 for early arrivals to sign in.

    You will be expected to man your stand throughout the whole event.

    If you are unable to attend until after 08:00 when the event opens, please inform the team to let them know - nte@missioncommunity.org

  • Upon arrival at the Silverstone main gate, please follow signage to ‘The Wing’. There will be marshals on site to help direct you.

    For exhibitors who need to unload equipment, you will be directed to the unloading area. Once you have completed your unloading, you will then be directed to park your vehicle away from the building.

    Please DO NOT stop or park immediately in front of the garages – access is required at all times throughout the day.

  • Joining instructions for the day will be released nearer to the date.

    Please ensure you have supplied the names of your colleagues who will be with you on the day. Email the team - nte@missioncommunity.org

  • There are two options for set up:

    1 - The day before

    2 -On the morning of the National Transition Event

    All stands must be set up and ready from 07:45.

    Breakdown of your stand can commence no earlier than 17:00

    The halls will have footfall from 08:00 to 17:00.

    Please contact the team at nte@missioncommunity.org to organise set up the day before

  • The layout and allocation of stands will be distributed in the event joining instructions.

    If you have a specific request, please indicate your desired location when registering to attend.

    Stand Sizes: Stand sizes are 2m x2m or 3m x3m – if you require a larger stand, please email the team to arrange in advance. Space is not an issue and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

    Furniture: Each stand will come equipped with a table (no bigger than 6ft) and 2 chairs. If you require extra seating / tables please email the team in advance.

    Please feel free to bring any collateral including pop up banners, screens, backdrops etc that you believe appropriate.

    Power: Each stand will have access to at least one power socket. If you are using extension leads they must be kept out of harm’s way and not run through walkways or become a trip hazard. Please note there will be a small charge for power- please contact the team for more information.

    We ask that you keep your area as free from litter as possible – bins will be situated throughout the site. Silverstone is helping Mission Motorsport with provision of the site at a reduced rate and we wish to avoid additional cleaning charges.

  • Yes, WiFi access will be available; however, Silverstone cannot guarantee the bandwidth.

    If you will be running video clips on screens, we recommend that you upload to a memory stick/portable storage device before the event.

  • There will be a whole host of activities throughout the day. This includes mandatory briefings for all attendees, workshops and presentations. At the time of writing this, the timetable of the day is still being finalised. A copy will be available when you register.

    At the lunchbreak we will gather everyone – attendees and exhibitors together in Hall 5 – please secure your stand and attend at 13:15.

    There will be an Electric Vehicle drive and ride which may be available to exhibitors if there is capacity. Please bring a driving license and a copy of your National Insurance number should you wish to have a go.

  • Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the day. This will be situated in Hall 5.

    If you would prefer, please feel free to bring your own.