About this Event
The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) addresses new needs and emerging applications. Its objectives are to enable activities at ESA and National Programmes by developing technology, to support the competitiveness of UK and European industry, foster innovation and transfer non-space technology (spin-in) to use in the design of new space systems and enhance European technology non-dependence and the availability of European resources for critical technologies.
This programme is designed to support the development of all technologies, excluding telecom payloads.
This event is being held to update stakeholders on changes to processes and procedures, support networking across the community, and provide an opportunity to engage directly with colleagues from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency.
Attendance is limited to one person per company or organisation. If you need more than one ticket, please contact the us on [email protected] with your reason.
Registration for the event must be done in advance and will close once capacity is reached or at 5pm on 12 March 2026 - whichever occurs first.
Please note that this is an indicative agenda, which is subject to change.
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Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Coffee
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Tony Forsythe, Head of Space Technology, UK Space Agency
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ESA Technology Overview
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
UK GSTP Overview
Host: Helen Roberts, Senior Programme Manager
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Working with an ESA Technical Officer
Host: Roger Walker, ESA
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
GSTP Case Studies
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Scheduled meetings with GSTP ESA and UK Space Agency
🕑: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Overview of UKSA Programmes
Host: Lucian Smith, Future Technology Development Manager
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:40 PM
Support in securing ESA contracts
Host: Andrew Kuh, Deputy Head of ESA Operations
🕑: 02:45 PM - 02:55 PM
Satellite Communications (ARTES & C-LEO)
Host: Joshua King, Telecommunications Investment Lead
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
National Space Innovation Programme
Host: Lauren Taylor, NSIP Major Projects Lead
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:25 PM
International Bilateral Fund
Host: TBC
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM
Space Safety
Host: Mike Willis, Head of Spectrum Policy and Space Weather
🕑: 03:45 PM - 03:55 PM
Space Accelerator
Host: TBC
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
ACCESS Element 1 - Scale Up
Host: Robert Cross, SAaD ACCESS Element 1 Lead
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:20 PM
ACCESS Element 2 - BASS
Host: Lewis Manuel, SAaD ACCESS Element 2 Lead
🕑: 04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Human and Robotic Exploration
Host: Connor Hagan, Exploration Technology Manager
🕑: 04:35 PM - 04:45 PM
Earth Observation
Host: TBC
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PM
Unlocking Space
Host: TBC
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Institute of Mechanical Engineers, One Birdcage Walk, London, United Kingdom
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