4x
GROWTH IN GOVERNMENT ATTENDANCE

48%
GOVERNMENT, DEFENCE & AEROSPACE

7
HEADS OF SPACE AGENCIES

150+
DIPLOMATIC STAFF

50+
SPACE NATIONS REPRESENTED

4x
GROWTH IN GOVERNMENT ATTENDANCE

48%
GOVERNMENT, DEFENCE & AEROSPACE

7
HEADS OF SPACE AGENCIES

150+
DIPLOMATIC STAFF

50+
SPACE NATIONS REPRESENTED

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

Space has become too important to govern alone

Every GPS signal, early warning satellite, and secure communications link that supports modern defence depends on space. What was once a specialist domain is now invisible infrastructure, and its stability relies on diplomacy as much as technology.

Europe stands at an inflection point. The ambition is there, along with the research, industrial capability, and capital. What has been missing is the right forum: a trusted place where Government Ministers, Heads of Agencies, Ambassadors, and Senior Government Officials can meet informally, speak candidly, and turn intent into action.

Space-Comm is that forum. Not just another conference, but the place where the conversations that shape policy begin.

Space Governance Defence & Security International Cooperation Critical Infrastructure Space Diplomacy

"I have to say this is a really remarkable event. It really is the place to be. For me as head of the European Space Agency, it's extremely important. One of the highlights of the year."

Dr Josef Aschbacher

Director General, European Space Agency

"Space-Comm Expo provides exclusive hands-on experience for diplomats and decision-makers. I was privileged to support the last edition of this extremely successful series."

Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl

Special Advisor for Political Affairs, European Space Agency

WHO ATTENDS

Your peers are already in the room

Space-Comm Europe brings together every level of government and
diplomatic engagement. Find your peer group below.

Embassies & High Commissions

Diplomatic Corps

Ambassador High Commissioner Chargé d'Affaires Defence Attaché Air Attaché Naval Attaché Military Attaché Consul General Space Attaché Diplomatic Counsellor Deputy Chief of Mission

National & International Agencies

Space Agencies

Head of Space Agency Director General Agency Director Space Policy Lead Programme Director Mission Director Chief Scientist Space Strategy Director Innovation Director

Ministries & Government Departments

Government & Ministers

Secretary of State Minister for Space National Space Coordinator Head of Space Policy Procurement Director Space Security Adviser Space Investment Lead Space Law Adviser Science & Technology Adviser

Armed Forces & Defence Organisations

Defence

Commander (Space) Air Vice Marshal Brigadier General Defence Programme Director Space Operations Commander Space Intelligence Lead Chief of Space Operations Strategic Space Adviser Space Systems Commander

PAST PARTICIPANTS

The calibre of the room

Previous Government & VIP Programme participants include some of the most senior figures in international space governance.

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Speaker profile image for Dr Renato Krpoun

Dr Renato Krpoun

Head, Swiss Space Office
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Ricardo Conde

President, Portuguese Space Agency
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Brig Gen Mike Adamson

Commander, 3 Canadian Space Div, Royal Canadian Air Force
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Tanja Permozer

Head, Slovenian Space Office, Ministry of Economy, Republic of Slovenia
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Baroness Lloyd of Effra

Minister for the Digital Economy, DSIT, UK Government
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Aarti Holla-Maini

Director, UNOOSA, United Nations
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Dr Josef Aschbacher

Director General, European Space Agency
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Major General Paul Tedman CBE (retd)

Managing Director, European Space, Anduril

    Government & VIP Programme

    A programme designed around you

    Everything is curated. Nothing is left to chance. Your time at Space-Comm is planned by our Government Relations team from the moment you arrive.

    Complimentary pass

    Full access to Space-Comm including all theatres, exhibition floors, feature events, and networking areas.

    Curated meeting programme

    Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings with other Ministers, Space Agency heads, and senior industry leaders relevant to your agenda.

    Speaking Opportunities

    An invitation to address the main stage or join a high-level panel discussion.

    Ambassador Programme roundtable

    Participation in the space diplomacy roundtable, held under Chatham House Rules and by invitation-only.

    Country showcase stage

    Host a dedicated 40-minute country showcase on the Intergovernmental Summit stage: your nation's moment in front of the full room.

    Government & VIP Lounge

    Private access to the dedicated VIP lounge with refreshments, secure meeting rooms, and concierge support throughout the show.

    Networking Reception

    Invitations to Space-Comm Expo Europe VIP networking receptions - the natural environment for senior introductions.

    Press & media support

    Dedicated support from our PR team for press briefings, interviews, and any media engagement during the show.

    THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

    🔒 Chatham House Rules · By Invitation Only

    Where diplomacy and space strategy meet

    The Ambassador Programme is a closed-door, by-invitation roundtable bringing together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Attachés, and Heads of Space Agencies with senior government and industry leaders to address the defining questions in international space governance.

    Each year, the programme convenes around a single central question — exploring how policy frameworks, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and collaborative action can shape a more coherent global approach to space as critical infrastructure.

    Participants are invited to identify practical commitments and shared next steps. The format is candid, off-the-record, and deliberately designed to move beyond statements of intent toward action.

    "It was a privilege to take part in Space-Comm Expo's Ambassador Programme roundtable, organised by PA Consulting. This was a high-level forum reflecting the growing importance of space as a frontier for international cooperation, diplomacy, and security. Forums like this demonstrate that space is not merely a technical field, but a stage for geopolitical alignment and responsible leadership."

     

    Alderman Professor Emma Edhem

    Lord Mayor's Aldermanic Envoy for Space Technology and Innovation, City of London Corporation

    "The Ambassador Programme provided an excellent opportunity to discuss space technologies from the big-picture perspective and focus on their broader impact on our economy and society."

     

    Michal Brichta

    Director, Slovak Space Office — Industry Branch · Slovak Delegate to ESA Council & IAF Vice President

    A panel discussion at the Space-Comm Expo featuring five speakers sitting on stage, with an audience in the foreground.

    40
    Minutes on stage

    6,000
    Decision-makers in the room

    EXCLUSIVE TO GOVERNMENT & VIP PROGRAMME

    Your nation's moment on the European space stage

    The Intergovernmental Summit Stage is Space-Comm Europe's dedicated forum for national space agencies and government delegations — one of the most high-profile opportunities in European space to showcase your nation's priorities, investment landscape, and bilateral ambitions to a room of 6,000 decision-makers.

    • 40 minutes exclusively yours: present your national space agenda, showcase capabilities, and announce initiatives to the full Space-Comm audience.
    • Structured B2G meeting programme: our team coordinates meetings between your delegation and pre-qualified commercial partners immediately following your showcase.
    • Full press and PR support: Space-Comm's media team ensures your showcase reaches the right audiences inside and outside the room.

    APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME

    Your nation's moment on the European space stage

    The Government & VIP Programme is by invitation — places are limited and allocated by our Government Relations team. To apply for the 2027 programme, reach out directly to Gen Richards.

    Apply: gen@spacecomm.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

    Your point of contact

    Gen Richards

    Director of Government Relations & B2B Programmes, Space-Comm Europe

    gen@spacecomm.co.uk

    Applications are reviewed within five business days. The programme is open to government officials, space agency representatives, ambassadors, attachés, and senior diplomatic staff.

    Contact Gen (opens in a new tab)