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07/08/2023
UK Space Conference 2023 Announced For ICC Belfast
The UK Space Conference 2023, a significant biennial event for the UK space sector, will be held in the ICC Belfast, from 21-23 November, 2023.
The event unites the UK and international space communities, across government, industry, and academia.
The conference provides a platform for the space sector to exchange ideas, plan and engage, and build partnerships that encourage development and success.
The theme for the 2023 conference is SPACE FOR OUR FUTURE. Sitting under this headline theme are three tracks titled: DISCOVER, GROW and SECURE.
The conference will consist of:
• Plenary sessions
• Breakout track sessions
• Spotlight Stage short talks
• Roundtables, policy meetings
• Extensive networking opportunities – including a networking evening and a gala dinner
• Feature areas – including Innovation Zone, Poster Zone, Small Business Zone, Regional Zone and Meeting Hub
More information on the content programme and how to register can be found on the website: www.spaceconference.co.uk.
The event unites the UK and international space communities, across government, industry, and academia.
The conference provides a platform for the space sector to exchange ideas, plan and engage, and build partnerships that encourage development and success.
The theme for the 2023 conference is SPACE FOR OUR FUTURE. Sitting under this headline theme are three tracks titled: DISCOVER, GROW and SECURE.
The conference will consist of:
• Plenary sessions
• Breakout track sessions
• Spotlight Stage short talks
• Roundtables, policy meetings
• Extensive networking opportunities – including a networking evening and a gala dinner
• Feature areas – including Innovation Zone, Poster Zone, Small Business Zone, Regional Zone and Meeting Hub
More information on the content programme and how to register can be found on the website: www.spaceconference.co.uk.
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