Events

2026 will mark a turning point for Europe’s space ecosystem. Key decisions will shape the next decade: the outcomes of the ESA Ministerial Council meeting, the negotiations of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and its Competitiveness Fund, and the development of the future EU Space Programme and its components. The European Space Conference will provide a platform to debate these critical issues, and also engage in high-level dialogues on upcoming space and defence initiatives, national space strategies, and Europe’s role in global partnerships.

As Europe's premier event for space domain awareness, join 250+ space professionals, 40+ speakers, and representatives from 20+ nations. Immerse yourself in three days of innovation, collaboration with industry leaders, and insights from international military experts. Don't miss this "must-attend" opportunity to shape the future of situational awareness, leaving with the tools to make immediate impact in your organization.

The 9th Annual PocketQube Conference is an international conference addressing the technical challenges associated with developing PocketQube technology for widening space access, shaping the future of space democratization in the process. The PocketQube Conference provides a unique forum for collaboration between industry professionals, academic researchers and students who are developing the new and rapidly growing field of pico-satellites.

Each edition brings together agencies, manufacturers, startups, institutions and investors from every continent, to accelerate innovation, foster partnerships, and shape the next frontier of space. In 2026, PSW goes even further. Expect high-stakes meetings, breakthrough technologies, and powerful insights from those shaping the industry's future.

On Wednesday 14 January 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) will hold an online Post-CM25 Industry Event for all ESA industrial partners. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and all ESA Directors will present the outcomes of the ESA Council at Ministerial Level 2025, which took place on 26 and 27 November 2025 in Bremen, Germany, where European ministers gathered to define the future course of Europe’s space ambitions. They will also highlight key follow-up opportunities for industry across ESA programmes.

Tisztelt Címzett, A Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium és az Európai Űrügynökség közös szervezésében kerül megrendezésre 2026. március 18-19 között a 4. RPA felhívás tájékoztatójával egybekötött ESA ipari nap, amelyre Szolnoki Szabolcs - Technológiáért, Űriparért és Védelmi Iparért Felelős Helyettes Államtitkár úr tisztelettel meghívja Önt. Az esemény mindkét napján lehetőség nyílik a magyar vállalatok számára az ESA szakértőkkel való kapcsolatépítésre és személyes megbeszélésre. Kérjük vegye figyelembe, hogy a program ideje alatt a parkolási lehetőség nem biztosított a Minisztérium részéről, így parkolni a Liget parkolóházban vagy a környező utcákban lehetséges.

The workshop addresses the resilience, security, and reliability of GNSS systems (including GPS and Galileo) amid rising jamming and spoofing threats that increasingly affect critical civilian infrastructures across Europe, from energy and telecommunications to transport, logistics, and finance. Designed for a mixed audience, the event requires no prior GNSS expertise. The programme builds knowledge step by step and combines strategic, regulatory, and technical perspectives, highlighting that GNSS resilience is as much a policy and risk-management issue as a technological one. Participants may choose between two tracks: Track A – Policy & Strategic Focus (½ day, 5 February morning): A non-technical session for decision-makers, regulators, and managers, focusing on the societal and economic role of GNSS, regulatory aspects, and high-level resilience strategies. Track B – Technical Focus (2 days, including Track A): A deeper technical programme covering GNSS fundamentals, error sources, jamming and spoofing, and engineering resilience solutions, with live demonstrations and laboratory sessions. The workshop brings together European experts from TU Berlin, TU Graz, UPC Barcelona, and BME, offering direct expert engagement, cross-sector networking, and a certificate of participation.

Recognising AI’s immense potential to enable – even revolutionise – the space downstream market, EUSPA is organising EUSPA AI Week. During the virtual event, scheduled for 19 – 23 January 2026, various EUSPA-funded Horizon Europe and Fundamental Elements projects will provide a brief overview of their work and share how they use AI to address topics relevant to the space downstream sector. Each session will include ample time for questions and answers. You can find the registration, agenda, along with information about the showcased projects below.

Following the success of previous editions, ESA's Education Office, in collaboration with ESA’s Requirements and Standards Section, is once again organising the five-day Space Standards Training Course. The eighth edition of this course will take place in person from 1 to 5 June 2026 at ESA Academy’s Training and Learning Facility in ESA’s European Space Security and Education Centre (ESEC), Belgium.

ESA’s Education Office is inviting university students to apply for the CubeSat Hands-On Training Week 2026. This event offers a rare chance to strengthen both theoretical understanding and practical skills related to spacecraft hardware and software.

The Summer School is designed in a blended format. In the first week, students will take part in a series of lectures and workshops held at the ESA Academy’s Training and Learning Facility located at ESEC-Galaxia in Transinne, Belgium. Participants will collaborate with fellow university students in dynamic team settings. Together, they will brainstorm and develop innovative ideas for gravity-related experiments. In the second week, students will attend online sessions and work in teams to devise and present their gravity-related experiment proposal on the last day of the Summer School. During the Summer School, participants will attend stimulating lectures led by renowned international experts from ESA and ELGRA. Students will benefit from their experience and expertise in gravity-related research across different disciplines and gain insights into the practical aspects of their day-to-day work.

An international meeting point for designers, engineers, scientists, developers, suppliers and launchers in the small satellites sector. SSSIF offers a unique environment to explore the latest technological advances, share knowledge, and connect with leading voices in the industry. Over three days, participants will discover new opportunities, exchange experiences, and shape the future of space together.