Events

The Small Satellite Conference is the leading global event for the small satellite industry, bringing together experts, startups, government agencies, and investors to explore advancements in technology, applications, and market trends. Focused on commercialisation, policy, and innovation, it fosters collaboration across the space ecosystem. For its 39th edition, the CASSINI team will be on-site, partnering with the organisers to support European space companies and strengthen EU-US connections.

HIGHTECH VENTURE DAYS is a matching program for Startups, Venture Capital Investors and Corporates. The focus is on industrial high-tech: IP-based technologies, B2B, Hardware.

This annual event is a meeting point for those working at the intersection of science, tech, and entrepreneurship. It's a space to discover new opportunities, spark collaborations, and help Europe reach critical mass in Deep Tech development.

Your complimentary pass opens the door to exceptional networking opportunities with over 800 exhibitors and a variety of enriching conference sessions from more than 150 high-level speakers. But there's more to discover, keep reading for a closer look at the event's offerings, extra resources, and valuable pre-show information to assist you in optimising your experience.

Slush is the world's most founder-focused startup event, held annually in Helsinki. Join top founders, investors, and media at Slush 2025 on Nov 19–20.

Competitiveness isn’t just a regional concern—it is a race to be ahead in the global pecking order. With China and the US both in the running for first place, pushing green subsidies among other spending packages, Europe is finding its feet, and the clock is ticking. At this unmissable event, our expert reporters pick the brains of leading voices behind Europe’s quest for a competitive future, touching on economic security, fortified defense, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping tomorrow’s growth. An established annual rendezvous for key players in Europe’s critical sectors, POLITICO Competitive Europe Summit 2025 will host the conversations that matter with the individuals at the heart of EU policymaking. Join us for a compelling discussion with leading policymakers, industry experts, civil society representatives, and more.

The Big Data from Space 2025 (BiDS) event convenes key stakeholders from industry, academia, EU institutions and governmental entities to explore the evolving landscape of space, big data and related emerging technologies. It serves as a platform to share user needs, showcase the latest technical solutions and applications, and define future development roadmaps. The conference fosters exchange, discussions on cutting-edge research, practical challenges, and transformative innovations to enhance user experience related to Big Data from Space.

The Space Camp Program will carry out in the training facilities of the ESBAŞ Space Camp in İzmir. The residential educational program will take place from August 24 to 30, 2025, with a total of 96 participants, including 2 teachers and 10 students aged 9–15 from each member and observer state of the Organization of Turkic States (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Turkmenistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus). Each member and observer country will also select 3 alternate students in case any of the 10 designated students are unable to attend the program. The language of education will be English.

The World Space Business Week – the leading global business space event – brings together decision makers under the same roof for a week of deal-making and intense discussions shaping the future of the industry.

The Autumn Conference is one of the annual highlights of ESPI’s calendar, offering an independent platform for European and international stakeholders to convene and hold informed and in-depth space-related discussions that reach beyond headlines.

Program: 8:30–9:00 – Érkezés és kávészünet 9:00–9:05 – Köszöntő: Szolnoki Szabolcs technológiáért, űriparért és védelmi iparért felelős helyettes államtitkár köszöntő beszéde 9:05–9:15 – Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium szakmai bevezető előadása 9:15–9:30 – EU Space Act összefoglalása 9:30–10:00 – Szakmai egyeztetés I. 10:00–10:15 – Kávészünet 10:15–10:45 – Szakmai egyeztetés II. 10:45–11:15 – Szakmai egyeztetés III. 11:15–11:30 – Zárószó

aking place on 8–9 October 2025 in Prague, this event is your opportunity to connect with 40+ investors and 400+ fellow space founders, and to gain first-hand insights into how innovative space-based solutions are delivering cutting-edge services. You can also receive one-on-one coaching from a seasoned pitching expert to make your pitch deck investor-ready. Capacity is limited and spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to register now!