About this Event
Join us in the morning for a practical and informative event designed to help businesses like yours engage with ESA and the UK Space Agency.
Delivered by UK Space Agency in collaboration with ESA and the Space Clusters, this event covers essential topics such as ESA’s industrial policy, current activity and programmes, basics of ESA procurement and how to navigate through ESA STAR.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry peers, hear first-hand experiences from speakers that have successfully collaborated with ESA.
Then, in the afternoon, the UK Beyond Earth Network forum will bring together the space and semiconductor sectors to explore recent technological advances, emerging opportunities and shared challenges.
Through cross-sector discussions and networking, attendees will exchange insights, strengthen connections and identify opportunities for future collaboration, R&D and innovation partnerships.
This afternoon event forms part of the UK Beyond Earth Network (UK-BEN), funded by the Satellite Applications Catapult.
Secure your spot today and come and spend a fantastic day with us with lunch included.
Please note you will require PHOTO ID in order to enter the event.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ESA 101 Presentation (Part 1)
Info: Delivered by the UKSA ESA Operations Team and Grant Day, ESA Ambassador.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
ESA 101 Presentation (Part 2)
Info: Delivered by the UKSA ESA Operations Team and Grant Day, ESA Ambassador.
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:30 PM
Industry Speaker
Info: Delivered by Dr Darren Cadman, Space Forge.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Opening Keynote: Space x Semiconductors
Info: Delivered by Meganne Christian, Satellite Applications Catapult & ESA Reserve Astronaut.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Space x Semiconductors Workshop
Info: More detail on the cross-sector talks and panels to follow!
Event venue & nearby stays
Tŷ William Morgan, 6 Central Square, Cardiff, United Kingdom