Space-Comm Expo Europe returns to London this March
Space-Comm Expo Europe returns to ExCeL London on 4–5 March 2026. Now in its sixth year, Space-Comm Expo combines cutting-edge technology displays with keynote speakers across its two-day programme. Over 5,400 delegates, 250 exhibitors, and 200 speakers from 50 nations are expected to attend. Registration is available online, with a final call for exhibitors now open.
The event is recognised as a forum for collaboration between government, defence and commercial sectors to collaborate and explore new opportunities to help drive growth and investment, with space playing a vital role for sovereign and economic security, in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate.
The space sector is accelerating rapidly, driven by technology advances, commercial partnerships and a new strategically important ‘orbital economy’ reportedly valued at $1 trillion by 2030. In the UK, 20% of GDP is reportedly reliant on space satellite services and valued at £18.6bn to the economy.
Speaking at last year’s Space-Comm Expo Europe, Dr Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, said, “This is truly a remarkable event, bringing together industry, government, and science – it’s really the place to be. For me, as head of the European Space Agency, it’s an extremely important event, one of the highlights of the year.”
Michael Smith, Event Marketing Director, commented, “If you have something to build, fund or buy in space, SpaceComm Europe is the most efficient two days of your year. We concentrate the people who can greenlight your next programme; ministers, agency heads, investors, buyers and insurers – right alongside engineering leaders. This will be our biggest event yet and the best way to accelerate your business in Europe.”
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Space-Comm Expo will feature speakers from NASA, ESA, UN, NATO, the UK Space Agency and space agencies from around the world, alongside business leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and academics. The expo is free to attend, with optional Conference and Platinum passes for additional events and networking.
This year’s event is being delivered in partnership with ADS the UK trade association for advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space. Programme highlights recently announced will include an international Government & VIP Programme for space agencies and government embassies, and symposiums on investment, insurance and international space law, crucial to growth.
The two-day event features four conference theatres, keynote speakers, panel sessions, meet the buyer programme, technology displays, and networking. Sponsors confirmed for event include BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Telespazio, ViaSat, Babcock, Fragomen, DLA Piper, Skyrora, Relm, Satellite Applications Catapult and OHB.
In recent years space has been transformed from the realm of scientific exploration to infrastructure vital to both defence and economic resilience, and international strategic rivalry. Space-Comm Expo Europe provides an ideal opportunity for companies in US, Middle East, Africa and Asia to explore opportunities and build new relationships in Europe for dual-use technology that combines defence and commercial capabilities.
The event also provides an opportunity for companies from Europe and other regions in adjacent sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, computing and electronics, to explore entry into one of the world’s fastest growing sectors.
One of the defining strengths of Space-Comm Expo Europe is the exhibition floor showcasing the latest technology and applications from Primes, SMEs and Start-Ups across the full breadth of the ecosystem, including spaceports, launch, satellites, navigation, propulsion, EO, ISAM, life sciences, AI, robotics and computing. This cross-sector approach reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of the space industry, where collaboration is essential to drive innovation and growth.
As geopolitical pressures intensify and economies become increasingly reliant on space-based systems, the need for robust, resilient and sovereign space infrastructure has never been greater. Space-Comm Expo Europe provides a unique opportunity for government and business, to help shape the future of the European space sector.
Those interested in attending can register here.
