Global leaders meet at Space-Comm Expo in London to accelerate future of European space industry

Space-Comm Expo is one of Europe’s premier space industry events and the largest event in the UK, taking place in just 2 weeks’ time 4-5 March, ExCeL London. Over 5,400 delegates, 250 exhibitors and 200 speakers from 50 nations will attend the event with inspirational speakers, unrivalled access to government and business leaders, and showcasing cutting edge space technology. The event is timely, with European leaders looking to capitalise on the successful launch of Europe’s most powerful rocket to date, Ariane 6, seeking to boost ambitions and accelerate the future of the European space industry.

Now entering its sixth year, Space-Comm Expo Europe is firmly established as the leading industry event in Europe. If there is one event in Europe to attend this year, Space-Comm Expo covers all the basis, creating a unique forum for government and defence to collaborate with business and investment. London provides the ideal location for the award winning expo, a global capital for international diplomacy, business, and finance; all vital elements to European ambitions for the space industry.

Speaking at last year’s Space-Comm Expo, Dr Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, said: “This is truly a remarkable event, bringing together industry, government, and science – it really is the place to be. For me, as head of the European Space Agency, it’s an extremely important event, one of the highlights of the year.”

In the UK and across Europe, space has never been more important to defence and security with an uncertain geopolitical climate, and vital to modern economies reliant on space infrastructure for communications, navigation, finance, energy and emergency response. In the UK the sector is valued at £18.6 billion to the UK economy, with the European Space Agency (ESA) confirming a budget of €22.1 billion from 2026-28, and a global industry valued at an estimated at $1 trillion by 2030.

Will Whitehorn OBE, Executive Chair of Space-Comm Expo and Chair of Seraphim Venture Capitalists one of the world’s leading space industry investors, based in London, said: “We are in the midst of an industrial space revolution, and right now an explosion in the dual use of satellite data and technology for defence and civilian purposes in tandem. Launch capacity, satellite constellations, and orbital infrastructure are accelerating exponentially, with SpaceX’s megalaunch Starship being a key driver. The SpaceX and xAI merger announced recently will be seismic for the industry and investors, and mirrors Seraphim’s thesis that global mega trends AI, climate, defence, and connectivity, are converging in orbit. Space-Comm Expo Europe provides a vital platform for leaders from government, industry and business to promote collaboration, innovation, and drive investment to help accelerate the full potential of the UK and European space sector.”

Space-Comm Expo will feature speakers from NASA, ESA, UN, NATO, the UK Space Agency and space agencies from across Europe, alongside defence, business, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, astronauts and academics. The event is free to attend the expo, with paid options for the Conference and Platinum pass for additional events and business networking.

This year’s event is being delivered in partnership with ADS the UK international trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space. Programme highlights include an international Government & VIP Programme for space agencies and government embassies, a Defence and National Security summit, and symposiums on investment, insurance and international space law

The two day event features four conference theatres, keynote speakers, panel sessions, meet the buyer programme, technology displays, and networking. Sponsors and exhibitors include Airbus, Babcock, BAE Systems, Barclays, DLA Piper, D-Orbit, DiSTI, Fragomen, GHGSat, Lockeed Martin, OHB, PA Consulting, Relm Insurance, Serco, Skyrora, Sofant, Space Logistics Network, Telespazio and ViaSat.

One of the star attractions of Space-Comm Expo Europe is the expo floor featuring over 250 exhibitors at one of the world’s most famous international conference centres, ExCeL London. The expo features governments, primes, SME’s, start-ups, clusters and universities showcasing present and next generation space technology. The expo includes exhibitors from across the full breadth of the space supply chain, including; spaceports, launch, satellites, navigation, propulsion, EO, ISAM, life sciences, AI, robotics, optics, manufacturing, software, electronics, chemicals, components, testing and many more.

Whilst some may view Europe as falling behind the global space race, others see Europe as an opportunity for new investment, innovation, collaboration and strategic ambition. Space-Comm Expo Europe provides an ideal opportunity for companies in US, Middle East, Africa and Asia to explore opportunities and build new relationships with ESA, European space agencies, and explore new partnerships for defence and commercial dual-use technology. The event also provides an ideal opportunity for companies in Europe and around the world in adjacent sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, computing and electronics, to explore transitioning in to one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.

With just two weeks before Space-Comm Expo Europe, 4-5 March, now is the time to plan ahead, explore the speakers, study the programme, review the exhibitors, and register for Europe’s premier space industry event.

For further information, visit Space-Comm Expo Europe: https://space-comm.com

For further information:
Ben Smith, Head of Media & Public Relations
E: ben.smith@spacecomm.co.uk
M: +44 (0)7811 200860

Katie Johnson, Head of Marketing
E: katie@spacecomm.co.uk
M: +44 (0)7745 082011