SPACE-COMM EXPO WELCOMES GLOBAL LEADERS TO SCOTLAND TO EXPLORE NEW FRONTIERS FOR A NEW SPACE AGE

15th August 2024

Space-Comm Expo Scotland is just four weeks away with the inaugural event attracting global leaders and industry experts from across government, defence, business and academia to SEC Glasgow 11-12 Sep. Over 3,000 attendees are expected with 70 exhibitors and 60 speakers for the biggest space industry event ever held in Scotland, exploring new frontiers for a new space age driven by government and commercial collaboration. The World Economic Forum predicts the global space economy will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035 up from $630 billion in 2023.

The Expo will showcase one of the UK’s most dynamic growth sectors with Scotland at the forefront of ambitions to be Europe’s leading space nation. Scotland is home to over 180 space companies, world leading research and academic institutions, multiple spaceports, builds more satellites than any other country in Europe and has vertical launch ambitions before the end of 2024. Registration is free to attend via: https://space-comm-scotland.co.uk/

Space-Comm Expo Scotland will feature an exciting programme across the two days with multiple speaker theatres, panel sessions, roundtables, workshops and 1-2-1 networking opportunities. Keynote speakers include CEO of the UK Space Agency Dr Paul Bate, European Space Agency’s Space Exploration Director David Parker, Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray, and Executive Director of Space Scotland Dr Hina Khan, with the event hosted by Will Whitehorn, Executive Chair of Space-Comm Expo and former Virgin Galactic President.

The programme agenda includes: The UK’s Leadership in Space, Strategic Goals for Scotland’s Space Sector, Investment in the New Space Economy, AI for Space Sustainability, Strengthening Global Collaboration, Space Law Symposium, Cyber-Security, Next-Generation Satellite Manufacturing, Leveraging Space Data for Innovation, Strategic Pathways for Launch Capabilities, The Next Frontier for In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing and Leading Sustainable and Responsible Practices within the Space Sector. Exhibitors include primes, SME’s and start-ups showcasing the latest technology and innovations, including Lockheed Martin, Jacobs, Star Dundee, Zeiss Group, DLA Piper, Orbex, HyImpulse, Technia and AAC Clyde Space.

Director of Championing Space at the UK Space Agency, Professor Anu Ojha said: “Events like Space-Comm Expo Scotland play a vital role in bringing together the people and businesses who will write the next chapter in the growth story of Scotland’s space sector. Glasgow is a global hub for small satellite manufacturing and data applications, while companies and universities across Scotland are playing major roles in some of the most complex and important space missions, supporting thousands of jobs. There are huge opportunities to build on these successes, as we countdown to the first launches from Scottish spaceports, catalyse investment from all over the world, and deliver new space missions and capabilities that benefit the whole of the UK.”

Investment Minister Tom Arthur for the Scottish Government said: “I’m delighted that Space-Comm Expo is coming to Scotland. It’s a fantastic endorsement of the country’s rapidly growing space industry and a great opportunity to showcase the talent, innovation and facilities it has to offer. Scotland is open for business and the Scottish Government is committed to helping unlock further opportunities, investments and collaborations to support this hugely exciting and strategically important sector.”

Space-Comm Expo Scotland is supported by the UK Space Agency, UKSpace, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Government, Space Scotland, South Scotland Enterprise, FinTech Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The award winning format is organised by Hub Exhibitions and attracts international delegates and visitors from all across Europe and the global space community.

For more information on exhibiting email: spacecomm@hubexhibitions.co.uk

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