Engaging with MOD Innovation and Funding
2024-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Oxford Brookes University, Clerici Building, Gypsy Lane, Headington,, Oxford, OX3 0BP
This in-person conference will help attendees to better understand the MOD procurement processes, as well as other sources of funding and support available for innovation across a wide range of technology fields within Defence and Security. SMEs can also gain insights and advice to assist them in entering the Defence and Security supply chain.
One specific field to be addressed is the use of digital technology to enhance Command Capability, in what is known as “the cognitive domain”. This involves both improving our capability and degrading that of potential aggressors.
The event is hosted by Defence and Security Oxford Brookes University (DASOBU), a leading research organisation in shaping the human dimension of defence and security capability.
Senior speakers from MOD Defence Innovation, DASA, Dstl, DE&S, Oxford Brookes, one or more front line commands and others will cover the following topics:

How the MOD promotes and funds innovation and research
Science and technology priorities and funding options across Defence
Emerging requirements in information warfare and influence operations
Technologies that support improved decision making, deception and simulation

Tickets are limited to the first 100 people who register via the link below.

Orbit South Central
2024-09-18 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | University of Surrey, Arthur C Clarke Building, Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
This monthly networking event connects key players in the UK space industry and provides an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. This is an occasion to meet and share knowledge and skills, as well as hear the latest news and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector who share their thoughts and ideas.​​
Speakers for this month to be announced.
If you have any questions, please victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk.

Defence Space Conference 2024
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-25 | IET London, 2 Savoy Place, London , WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom
UK Space Command’s Defence Space Conference is the leading platform for all those who seek to influence and play a role in the development and operation of the UK’s military space capabilities. UKspace is proud to be one of the event sponsors.
Defence Space Conference brings together senior UK military and government officials, space commanders from international space partners and allies and leaders in disruptive technologies, including the space SME and technology start-up communities. Defence Space coheres military space strategy and operations with space technology and innovation.
The conference programme is led by UK Space Command, the Ministry of Defence’s lead for space operations, space workforce and space capability, in partnership with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). Other participants include MOD, Strategic Command, the UK Space Agency and DSTL.
The two-day conference is the UK’s primary event for sharing strategic plans, operational capability targets, and programme delivery milestones for the Space Domain while also facilitating dialogue and deepening UK Space Command’s and UK Defence’s relationships with partners across government, the space industrial sector, international partners and academia. Outputs from the conference are intended to help steer discussions and guide strategies for new technologies and capabilities to enhance Space support to operations, develop the UK’s space workforce, and bolster UK Defence capability.
This year’s themes are:

The Joint Space
The Combined Force
Integrated Partners
Space Futures

Keynote speakers include:

Luke Pollard MP, Minister for the Armed Forces (Video Address)
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force
General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander, United States Space Command
Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Stickland, Chief of Joint Operations Permanent Joint Headquarters
Brigadier General John L. Dawber, Deputy Commanding General for Operations, U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command
Major General Paul Tedman Commander, UK Space Command
Avril Jolliffe, Director General Industry, Trade and Economic Security, MOD
Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer, UK Space Agency
Air Marshal (Ret’d) Sir Stuart Atha, Former Deputy Commander Operations, Royal Air Force
Professor Anu Ohja, Director, UK Space Agency – International, ESA, Education, Communications and Parliamentary Engagement

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Space Skills Summit
2024-09-26 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Viasat, 50 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1HD
This is the UK’s first space skills conference, organised by Space Skills Alliance and SpaceCareers.uk. It will be hosted by Viasat.
The Space Skills Summit will feature a mix of presentations, discussions and practical workshops on a wide range of skills topics such as:

Better aligning education and training with employers’ needs
Attracting people from outside the sector
Recruiting fairly and effectively
Supporting student competitions and projects
Taking on apprentices and graduates
Learning from other sectors

Who should attend?
This conference is for anyone in the space industry involved in recruitment, training, retention, diversity, outreach and other skills topics. That includes:

Employers and recruiters
Education and training providers
Outreach providers
Policymakers
Learned societies
Anyone working on space skills

This not an event for students or job seekers. (The event organiser has a limited amount of space available, so it reserves the right to refund your ticket if you do not have an appropriate link to space skills work.)
Early bird tickets (£30) are available until the end of August, before going up to £40: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spaceskillssummit/1337106

Orbit South Central
2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | 3 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7NP, United Kingdom

Satellite Constellation Regulation Industry Workshop
2024-10-31 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | ADS Group, Salamanca Square, 9 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SP, United Kingdom
Constellations present regulatory challenges because of their scale and the length of time taken for them to become fully operational. The large numbers of satellites needed for full coverage can cause congestion in high value orbits at lower altitudes, increasing the chance of collision. In the context of an impending telecommunications revolution, which the UK can play a crucial role in shaping, satellite communications via constellations are likely to become more and more common.
The UK therefore needs to develop a clear framework for regulating constellations to give industry more regulatory certainty. This regulation must strike a balance between the UKs ambition to maintain and grow its advantage in the satellite communications market and the safety and sustainability on orbit.
To do this, The UK Space Agency and ADS would like to hold a workshop where industry colleagues can share their views and help formulate the policy outcomes that are being developed to regulate satellite constellations. The areas being covered are as follows:

Constellation definition
Finance and liabilities
Altitude separation
Anti-collision capability
Reliability of decommissioning operations
Maximum duration of decommissioning for the satellites of a constellation
Trackability/Data Sharing
Limitation of optical disruptions of the satellites of a constellation

To register your interest in attending the workshop, please complete this form by 18 October, which asks for your name, organisation and a brief summary of your interest in constellation regulation. As room capacity is limited, we will confirm whether we have allocated you a place.
The workshop will run from approximately 9:30am until 4:30pm (these timings may change slightly as we refine the agenda). Lunch will be provided.

Reinventing Space Conference 2024
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-13 | Royal Aeronautical Society, 4 Hamilton Place, London , W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom
The Reinventing Space conference and exhibition brings together industry, agency, government, financiers, academia and end-users. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘The Commercial Revolution, and will feature a keynote address on the first day by UKspace President, Dr Alice Bunn OBE.
The event, organised by the British Interplanetary Society, will focus on the key benefits and emerging issues presented by the rapidly growing number of space missions and activities driven by increasing commercial activity. As utilisation of Near-Earth Space accelerates, resulting from man commercial satellites being launched, the conference will focus on the likely implications of this revolution over the next two decades; not only for the satellite manufacturers and operators, but also for the legal, logistical, educational and space surveillance communities supporting them.
This year’s conference runs across three consecutive days, with the option to attend any or all three days. Details of the programme will be published here soon.
On the evening of 12 November, RISpace will be hosting the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards and gala dinner.
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Strategic Advantage in Space – UK and Sweden working together
2024-11-14 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
The British Embassy in Stockholm is hosting a space-themed event on 14 November 2024, spanning the commercial, civil and national security space sectors, which will bring together government, industry and academia from the UK and Sweden to explore collaboration on how to keep strategic advantage in space.
Participants will engage in discussions framed by Sweden’s recent accession to NATO, enhancing the focus on resilience across space capabilities. The event will promote national space strategies and capabilities of both countries, with a view to establishing robust and resilient partnerships that drive economic, scientific and security synergies and benefits.
It will feature a mixed delegation of government bodies including Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), UK Space Agency, Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Ministry of Defence (MoD), and academic participation. The event is in collaboration with the Swedish Defence and Security Industry (SOFF) promoting B2B partnerships.
Confirmed UK speakers:

Prof. Anu Ojha OBE, Director, UK Space Agency
Dr Simon Jackman, Senior Innovation Fellow, University of Oxford
Mr Jason Gnaneswaran, SRO SKYNET 6, UK Strategic Command
Mr Daniel Askew, NATO Satcom
Matthew Austin, International Policy & National Security Manager, Space Directorate (DSIT)
Representatives from UK Academia
UK Space Industry

Confirmed Swedish speakers:

Anna Rathsman, Director-General at the Swedish Space Agency
Nicklas Vabi, Space Lawyer at the Swedish Space Agency
Representatives from the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Civil Contingency Agency and The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Swedish Defence Research Agency
Representatives from Swedish Academia
Swedish Space Industry

Programme topics include:

Defence, security and resilience cooperation for strategic advantage
R&D/S&T for strategic advantage; highlighting the importance of research and technological innovation in maintaining strategic superiority.
Policy and regulation for strategic advantage
Industry capability for strategic advantage; Emphasising the role of the space industry in strengthening national resilience and ensuring strategic advantage through the development and use of space technology.
Economic security in space; Addressing the growing importance of space to economic security, focusing on ensuring the protection of commercial space assets and expanding economic prosperity of both countries.

For industry:
In addition, on 13 November 2024, there will be a B2B speed-dating opportunity, where Swedish and UK industry representatives can engage in targeted meetings. This will provide a valuable chance for businesses to connect, explore partnerships and discuss opportunities for collaboration in the space sector. The aim is to foster industry ties between both countries.
If you are interested in attending email Carina Dios Falk, Senior Trade and Investment Advisor at the Embassy via Carina.DiosFalk@fcdo.gov.uk.

Space-Tech Expo Europe 2024
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-21 | Messe Bremen, WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH, Findorffstrasse 101, Bremen, 28215, Germany
From start-ups to big industry players, Space-Tech Expo Europe 2024 will welcome more than 700 companies, where you can meet them face-to-face, to discover their game-changing products and technologies.
UKRI-Science and Technology Facilities Council (booth R33) will be among the exhibitors.

Orbit South Central
2024-11-27 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Technopole, Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 8FA, United Kingdom
This monthly networking event connects key players in the UK space industry and provides an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. This is an occasion to meet and share knowledge and skills, as well as hear the latest news and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector who share their thoughts and ideas.​​
Speakers for this month, to be announced.
If you have any questions, please victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk.

ESA 101 (Liverpool)
2025-02-06 09:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Liverpool, 6 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6BR, United Kingdom
This is a practical and informative event designed to help businesses that are looking to engage with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency.
Delivered in collaboration with the Space Clusters, this event covers essential topics such as ESA’s industrial policy, current activity and programmes, basics of ESA procurement and how to navigate through ESA STAR.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry peers, hear first-hand experiences from businesses that have successfully collaborated with ESA, and ask questions to the UK Space Agency, Space Cluster and ESA Ambassador teams. Secure your spot today and come and spend a fantastic day with us with lunch included.
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Employment Rights Act and the UK Space Sector
2025-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QR, United Kingdom
This event is only open to UKspace members
As the Employment Rights Bill enters its consultation period, join us for an insightful event as we hear from Mike Clancy, the General Secretary of the Prospect Trade Union about how the proposals will impact your employees and your business.
This in-person event is being organised by UKspace and will be held at the Satellite Applications Catapult on the Harwell Campus.
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SPACEtalks
2025-02-25 - 2025-02-27 | ESA ECSAT, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0FD, United Kingdom
SPACEtalks is a unique event tackling key funding, innovation and growth topics in the space tech arena.
The three-day conference will bring together the brightest minds in the industry and unite visionaries, government experts and industry professionals to deliver compelling presentations and engage in transformative discussions on space technology and the future of the industry, addressing the most urgent challenges in both the upstream and downstream sectors.

Space-Comm Expo 2025
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-12 | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Space-Comm Expo 2025 will take place on 11-12 March 2025 at ExCeL London. Sponsored by UKspace, the event will feature over 200 exhibitors, 120 speakers and 5,000 attendees, including global leaders and influencers from across the global space community, including government, business, aerospace and defence.
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40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-21 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Rd, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40) will be taking place at Farnborough. This world-renowned conference is taking place in the UK for the first time in its history, providing an opportunity to share crucial, emerging knowledge in pursuit of protecting the planet and its people.
The Symposium will host a range of participants dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing technologies and the data analysis pivotal to Earth Observation capabilities and space applications, including senior leaders from the likes of NASA, ESA, DLR, JAXA and ASI.
The latest speakers confirmed for the ISRSE-40 conference programme include:

Harshbir Sangha MBE FRSA, Missions and Capabilities Director – Earth Observation and Low-Earth Orbit Assets, UK Space Agency
Dr Sunday Popo-Ola, Associate Professor, Imperial College London
Dr Alex Held, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO – Astronomy and Space Science Research Unit

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Farnborough International Space Show 2025
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-20 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Rd, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
The Farnborough International Space Show is an annual UK space industry event pioneering the commercial space age and connecting the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia. It is delivered in partnership with founding sponsors UKspace and ADS Group.
From international governments, space commands and space agencies, to leading manufacturers, industry start-ups and renowned academics, the Farnborough International Space Show will be the an important event and an occasion for the entire space ecosystem to meet in the UK.
The latest speakers confirmed for Farnborough International Space Show include:

Thomas Clayson, CTO, Magdrive
Karin Nilsdotter, Chief Executive Officer, Spaceport Sweden AB & Unibap & Arctic Space Board Member
Johan Åman, CEO, Unibap
Melissa Quinn, General Manager, Slingshot UK
Kimberley Van Vliet, Founder & CEO – WaVv and ConvergX®, CDN Del NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), Director Aerospace Innovation Hub
Steve Wolfe, President & Co-Founder / Deputy Executive Director, Beyond Earth Institute / Global Spaceport Alliance
James Causey, Executive Director, Global Spaceport Alliance
Emma Haynes, Partnerships Director, National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Fred Taylor, VP, Space & Cyber Applications, Viasat
Patrick Cahill, Deputy Director, Network, Telecoms and Space Solutions, Crown Commercial Service
Sam Visner. Chair, Board of Directors, Space ISAC; Board Member, ORAU; Tech Fellow at Aerospace Corporation, Space ISAC
Erin Miller, Executive Director, Space ISAC

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Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2025
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-27 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Etps Rd, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, United Kingdom
This event is officially supported by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), which spent £33 billion on procurement in 2022/23, making it an unmissable opportunity for those looking to enhance their presence in the defence industry and grow their networks throughout 2025 and beyond.
DPRTE 2025 provides an incredible opportunity for suppliers to connect with key decision-makers from the defence and security sectors. As an attendee, you’ll benefit from:

Engaging with the UK’s leading prime contractors, gaining insights into supply chain opportunities
Networking with high-level procurement professionals
Building valuable relationships and expanding your business reach
Staying up to date on the latest trends and innovations in the sector

There is a 20% discount off tickets purchased during January, using the code ‘JAN20′.

Space Meetings Veneto
2025-05-20 09:00 - 2025-05-22 18:00 (Europe/London)
Now in its third edition, Space Meetings Veneto is a business convention and conference dedicated to the space industry – both upstream manufacturing supply chain, and downstream applications for agritech, blue economy and sport. The event is supported by the Veneto Region alongside ASI, ITA, Aeronautica Militare and ESA, as well as key industry players including Thales Alenia Space, Leonardo, Telespazio and Avio Aero.

Niparo Summit on Space Sustainability
2025-05-21 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00 (Europe/London) | Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
Next Steps in Sustainable Space: In-orbit Insurance and Innovation
This two-day summit will bring together thought leaders and influencers from academia, industry and government to make tangible progress in the area of space sustainability. It aims to deeper understand the accelerators and roadblocks to insurance related to space activities, In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) technologies and financial innovation, all under the umbrella of space sustainability and the circular economy.
Ticket prices:

General admission – £130
Academic staff – £53
Students and exemption – Free

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The Transforming our future: the UK’s space sector conference
2025-06-03 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Online Webinar
The Transforming our future: the UK’s space sector conference will take place on the 3 June 2025 and will convene industry, academia, policy, space specialists and non-specialists to provide a picture of the global space scene and the UK’s part in it. The full agenda of speakers can be found here.
The organiser committee for this conference consists of:

Professor Michele Dougherty FRS, Professor of space physics at Imperial College London, president-elect of the IOP, and Executive Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Dr David H Parker, Development Manager at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications, ESA-ECSAT
Iain Hughes, Head of the National Space Innovation Programme, UK Space Agency
Dr Chris Hobbs, Former Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (Space) University of Southampton and Former Head of Business Strategy, Satellite Applications Catapult

The event is part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our future series, which brings together leading experts to examine important scientific and technical challenges of the coming decade.

In Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference 2025 - Registration Closing Soon!
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-05 | ICC Belfast, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH
ISAM Conference 2025 – Registration Closing Soon!
Registrations will close soon for ISAM Conference 2025. The two-day event running from June 4-5 at the ICC Belfast will stimulate debate, encourage collaboration, and nurture innovation in the advancement of space commercialisation, with a range of expert speakers from across the industry, exhibits, roundtables and networking events.
This in-person event, jointly hosted by the UK Space Agency and Satellite Applications Catapult, will unlock the exciting opportunities that In-orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing offers.
If your organisation is looking to sponsor or exhibit at the Conference, we still have opportunities. To learn more about these please contact the event team:
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Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversations that will help define the future of space. Registration closes on 23 May.
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EO Summit 2025
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-11
This event is a user-focused, application-driven Earth Observation Conference designed for investors, EO professionals, EO users and policymakers.

London Defence Funding Seminar
2025-07-02 13:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | DGA Group, 1 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS
The London Defence Funding Seminar organised by DWC, will gather circa 100 professionals from the City and Defence / Security communities to consider vital challenges and themes at the intersection of public responsibility and private opportunity.
Sessions will focus on:

Sovereign (UK/Allies) Resilience and City Opportunities (Looking at threats and Capex/Opex framing)
European Dimensions (Innovation and Investment focus)
Global Supply Chains (Maritime and Insurance Focus)

Among the speakers will be Air Marshal Andrew Turner (SAIBRE), Michael Miller (VTech), Lucia Retter (RAND), Louis Head (DLA Piper), Julia Balm (RUSI), Mark Garnier MP, Chester Butterworth (RN, London Tech Bridge) and Will Wallace (DGA).
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UK Space Conference 2025
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-17
UKspace is delighted to be a media partner to the 2025 UK Space Conference which takes place on 16-17 July 2025 in Manchester. The theme is growth of awareness, investment, our workforce, our capabilities and our economy. In line with this, the conference sessions will focus on solutions and next steps that lead to meaningful outcomes.
Popular awareness of the direct impact that the space sector has on our daily lives is increasing and the UK Space Conference agenda for 2025 will reflect this. In July innovators and experts from a surprising range of sectors are convening because they understand the role that space plays in the next wave of human technological innovation. Join us to understand why working and investing in the UK Space Sector is critical for the next decade of renewal and economic growth. We can all be part in the UK Space Mission, join us in Manchester July 16 and 17 2025 and find out how.
We will be on stand B2 & B4, so look forward to welcoming you over the two days. Many of our members will also be exhibiting and participating in various panel sessions.

UKspace Chair, Doug Liddle, will be speaking in the ‘Space for Growth: How do we bring Value to the Nation?’ session, taking place in the Auditorium at 10:30am on Thursday 17 July.
UKspace Head of Policy, Stephanie Ayres, will be speaking in the ‘Space for Growth: How Do We Supercharge the UK Economy With the Space Sector?’ session, taking place in the Auditorium at 10:30am on Wednesday 16 July.

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International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03 | International Convention Centre Sydney, 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, New South Wales
The 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Australia, from 29 September – 3 October 2025, will see the world’s space community gather to access the latest advancements and trends, academic works, industry connections and partnership opportunities.
Co-exhibit alongside the UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency will have a pavilion to represent the UK space industry, and it is inviting four partners to join it as co-exhibitors. As part of the expression of interest process, applicants must demonstrate how their presence will help promote the UK’s role as a leading spacefaring nation and position as Europe’s leading destination for space activities. The responses will be assessed against the UK Space Agency’s priorities, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. The four highest scoring applicants will be chosen by 13 June and invited to participate on the UK Space Agency stand at IAC 2025. To express an interest in co-exhibiting, please complete the Expression of Interest form by 23:59 on Friday 6 June.

Space Suppliers Summit Chennai
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Chennai Trade Centre, CTC Complex, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600089, India
Space Suppliers Summit Chennai is an exclusive B2B event bringing together global and Indian space-tech companies, suppliers, OEMs and innovators under one roof. From satellites to spacecraft subsystems, this summit is where space infrastructure meets supply chain excellence.
It includes:

High-Level Conferences – Gain first-hand knowledge from industry leaders, space agency officials and engineering pioneers. Learn about the latest trends, technological breakthroughs, and policy frameworks shaping the future of space infrastructure.
Pre-Arranged B2B Meetings – Connect directly with decision-makers from global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and government agencies through targeted, one-on-one business meetings. Every conversation is curated to match your interests and capabilities.
Exhibition – Showcase your products, technologies and services in a dedicated exhibition zone designed to attract buyers, collaborators and investors interested in cutting-edge space solutions.

This event takes place alongside Aerospace & Defence Meetings Chennai 2025.

7th Summit for Space Sustainability
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Centre de Conférences Pierre Mendès France, Paris, France
The 7th Summit for Space Sustainability is a high-level, multi-day event focused on developing solutions for space sustainability, hosted by the Secure World Foundation, CNES and the Government of France, to be held on 22-23 October 2025 at the Centre de Conférences Pierre Mendès France in Paris.
The summit will be a unique gathering of global stakeholders from government, industry and civil society, and will feature keynotes, interactive sessions, panels and networking designed to highlight opportunities and challenges for developing solutions for space sustainability.
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Reinventing Space Conference 2025
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-29 | Royal Aeronautical Society, 4 Hamilton Place, London , W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom
Organised by the British Interplanetary Society, the Reinventing Space Conference brings together agencies, professionals, manufacturers, satellite operators, entrepreneurs and researchers to navigate the evolving landscape of international space collaboration and competition.
This year’s conference theme is ‘The Rapidly Changing Context of Global Space’ and will tackle the critical implications of recent developments affecting UK-European space cooperation, launch services, sovereignty and commercial opportunities.
Expert panels and keynote speakers include Prof. Carole Mundell (ESA Director of Science), Prof. David Parker (former ESA Director and visiting Prof. at Southampton University), Dr Alice Bunn (President, UKspace), Prof Andreas Hein (Institute for Interstellar Studies, i4is) and Prof Bernard Foing (President, Space Renaissance International).
There will also be expert panels hosted by Helen Sharman (first British astronaut), David Todd (Space Insurance), Alan Cross (Space Clusters) and a Southampton University session. All this alongside sponsors Northern Ireland Space, and representatives from leading UK space companies including diamond sponsor: Skyrora.
On each of the three days, we’ll be focusing on essential insights:

Day 1 (27 Oct): Global Space – Navigating Critical Challenges
Day 2 (28 Oct): The Next Decade – Solutions, Pathways, and Emerging Opportunities
Day 3 (29 Oct): From Imagination to Reality – Pioneering the Future.

There is also a Student Careers Day parallel session on day 3.
On Tuesday 28 October, there will be the Gala Dinner and Sir Arthur Clarke Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across UK space activities. This prestigious ceremony recognises the individuals and teams shaping the future of British space endeavour.
Flexible attendance options allow you to join for individual days or the full conference.
Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are still available to showcase your organisation to key decision-makers across the sector. For further enquiries, please email RISpace@bis-space.com.

Space Tech Expo Europe 2025
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-20 | Messe Bremen, WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH, Findorffstrasse 101, Bremen, 28215, Germany
Connecting Europe’s Space Supply Chain
Space Tech Expo Europe is the premier event for space engineering and technology, where the European space community comes together to innovate, collaborate and drive progress. This is your chance to ignite your network, engage with top industry leaders and explore cutting-edge advancements, all in one convenient location.
With over 900 exhibitors, over 10,000 attendees and more than 150 expert speakers, Space Tech Expo Europe offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise and forge meaningful connections in the ever-evolving world of space technology.

Defence Space Conference 2025
2025-12-02 08:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | IET London, 2 Savoy Place, London , WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom
UK Space Command’s Defence Space Conference is the leading platform for all those who seek to influence and play a role in the development and operation of the UK’s military space capabilities. It provides a domestic focus, updating cross-government, MOD and industry partners on the future of defence space following the Strategic Defence Review, Defence Reform and the Defence Investment Plan.
UKspace is proud to sponsor the conference, which will inform how the UK intends to become a competitive space power.
The conference programme is led by UK Space Command, the Ministry of Defence’s lead for space operations, space workforce and space capability. The key conference partner is the Freeman Air & Space Institute (FASI), and other participants include the Ministry of Defence, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command and National Armaments Director Group, as well as cross-government and industry partners.
Themes for this year’s conference

One space: The future of defence space is cross-government. How does UK Space Command intend to collaborate cross-government to become a competitive space power?
The Future Defence Space portfolio: Becoming a competitive space power will require an enhanced space portfolio. What capabilities may make up this portfolio? What procurement and commercial rules need to be in place to enable this?
UK space power in 2035: The UK aims to become a competitive space power by 2035. What does this look like?

Combining four keynote speeches, including a ministerial keynote address and three panel sessions, the programme features speakers and panellists from across the UK space policymaking, operational, industry and academic enterprise.

Cabinet Office
Crown Commercial Service
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command
Defence Equipment & Support
Department of Science, Innovation and Technology
Freeman Air & Space Institute
HM Treasury
Ministry of Defence
National Armaments Director Group
National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Royal Air Force
UK Space Agency
UKspace

It will feature conference, exhibition and networking with a reception in the evening.
Virtual attendees will be able to access the conference via a dedicated link to the livestream.​
