Events and engagements
Welcome to your launchpad for exploring events and meeting Space West
Explore the events where Space West will be attending or hosting stands. From major industry showcases to regional engagements, this is your hub for seeing where you can meet the team, connect with the West’s growing space ecosystem, and discover opportunities to collaborate.
September
23-24 September - UK Space Power Conference
Location: The IET, London
About UK Space Power Conference: Owned and delivered by UK Space Command, in partnership with Freeman Air & Space Institute, this conference's core themes are 'Strategy and Reform', 'Operations and International Collaboration', the 'Future Defence Space Portfolio', 'One Space' and 'Space and the City'.
Space West Involvement: Cluster Manager, Matthew Wills will be attending. To arrange a discussion, email [email protected] or [email protected].
September 24 - Networking Event
Location: Haseltine Lake Kempner (One Portwall Ln, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6BH)
About Cosmic Catch Up: This is an opportunity to connect with the local space cluster, as Haseltine Lake Kempner kindly open their doors for a networking event designed for space professionals. We are joined by Science Creates, a local incubator specialising in deep tech.
October
October 27-28 - Defence in Space Conference 2026
Location: 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD
About Cosmic Catch Up: Kieran Simmonds will be attending the Defence in Space Conference on the 27th and 28th. We are excited to engage with the defence sector and better understand the opportunities for space-based technologies.
Space West Involvement: Project Coordinator, Kieran Simmonds will be attending. To arrange a discussion, email [email protected] or [email protected].
October 30 - Cosmic Catch Up (Theme TBA)
Location: NCC, Bristol and Bath Science Park
About Cosmic Catch Up: The Cosmic Catch Up is Space West's monthly networking event. Each edition has a set theme that will be explored by guest speakers. There is also ample time to connect with the speakers and fellow attendees over some coffee and pastries.
November
November 2-5: Global MilSatCom 2026
Location: Park Plaza London Riverbank, London
About Global MilSatCom 2026: Recognised as the go-to MilSatCom event for military and government participation, the Global MilSatCom Conference continues to deliver trusted insights and high-level dialogue, while evolving to meet today’s defence and space challenges.
Expect an experience that Global MilSatCom is known for - cutting-edge
insight, world-class speakers, and unmatched access to the decision-makers
from across government, industry, and allied forces
Space West Involvement: Cluster Manager, Matthew Wills will be attending. To arrange a discussion, email [email protected] or [email protected].
November 17-19: Space Tech Expo
Location: Bremen, Germany
About Space Tech Expo: Space Tech Expo is the premier gathering for space engineering and technology. Get ready to ignite your network, engage with top industry players, and discover the latest advancements in one convenient location. From launch services, satellite operations, communications and ground systems, to materials suppliers, subsystems, engineering services, components, software suppliers and more, this is where the European space community converges to source solutions, build partnerships, and drive progress.
Space West Involvement: Cluster Manager, Matthew Wills and Project Coordinator, Kieran Simmonds will be present as part of the South West Space Partnership stand. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to arrange a meeting.
November 27 - Cosmic Catch Up (Theme TBA)
Location: NCC, Bristol and Bath Science Park
About Cosmic Catch Up: The Cosmic Catch Up is Space West's monthly networking event. Each edition has a set theme that will be explored by guest speakers. There is also ample time to connect with the speakers and fellow attendees over some coffee and pastries.
December
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