Events

The European Prize for Women Innovators is an initiative powered by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) . It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs from across the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries who are driving positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.

As more countries invest in space capabilities for national security and economic benefit, the opportunities for greater international cooperation grow. The U.S. Space Force is publishing an International Partnership Strategy that provides a framework for how the service will cultivate relationships with like-minded nations and produce a combat credible space coalition that is truly Allied by Design. Hear from Air Marshal Godfrey as he discusses the new strategy, trends, opportunities and challenges in our international space partnerships.

The EDHPC will be an international forum covering diverse aspects of the most relevant topics for on-board computers, on-board data handling systems, on-board data processing and microelectronics for space applications including both platform and payload applications (RF and optical).

With insights on major public programmes like Europe's European Innovation Council, the event will spotlight collaboration between angel networks, crowdfunding platforms, accelerators, and VCs on an international level. Key themes include digital and deep-tech, clean and resource-efficient tech, and bio/med tech.

ESA cordially invites you to the 6th ESA Mission Operations Hands-On Experience at ESOC, Darmstadt. Mission Operations at its best! For the sixth time, ESA offers this unique 4-day course to bring to life the fascinating world of spacecraft operations with its unique challenges and need for excellent teamwork. This course provides an insight into the secrets of ESA Space Mission Operation’s success, covering operations concepts, architecture and interfaces, the roles and responsibilities of the different teams, the mission planning and scheduling processes and the different challenges encountered in each mission phase. Finally, how to effectively manage spacecraft anomalies and contingency recovery operations will be discussed and later practised.

In the rapidly evolving space tech industry, protecting innovation is critical for long-term success. This legal workshop will provide space tech startups and established space companies with essential knowledge on Intellectual Property (IP) rights and strategies. Participants will gain a practical understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with a focus on their application in the space sector. This workshop is designed to equip space tech entrepreneurs, engineers, and business leaders with the legal knowledge necessary to safeguard their innovations.

In this one-day in-person workshop held in beautiful Vienna, Austria you will get insights from established space experts and network with leading minds in the industry. Use this opportunity to learn more about emerging possibilities in the space industry, and to explore strategies for industrializing your products and scaling up your production in the commercial space era.

This workshop explores current AI applications, challenges like hardware and satellite limits, and space agencies’ roadmaps. Topics include autonomous spacecraft navigation, AI-driven mission planning, satellite health management, and the strategic role of AI in space exploration and defense.

From contracting to mass production deliveries. In this exclusive 1-day workshop with Matthieu Leger, Supply Chain Project Manager, at Airbus Constellations Satellites, you will learn everything you need to know about contracting, project milestones, production set-up, ramp-up and deliveries in the New Space industry.

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.

The CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days will present some of the most innovative solutions nourished under CASSINI initiative, including the winners of the CASSINI Challenges that will be awarded during the event. The event will bring together investors, accelerators, the start-up community and anyone interested to hear from the EU start-ups and how their space-based innovations are supporting the EU strategic agenda.

EUSPA’s User Consultation Platform (UCP) is a systematic consultation that brings together business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers, innovators, and other EU Space user communities to express their needs, share best practices, and present use cases. In 2025, the platform will also host the EU Space Downstream Day, highlighting innovation opportunities in the EU Space ecosystem.