More than 60 CEOs, scientists, space experts, financers, and technology leaders have been announced as part of Space-Comm Expo's two-day conference speaker programme, ahead of its second instalment, organised by Hub Exhibitions in partnership with Farnborough International.
Taking place 7-8 September 2022 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the Space-Comm Expo agenda covers space security, safety, sustainability, transportation, tourism, regulatory framework for commercialisation of space, earth observation and satellites and the challenges and benefits of heading back to the moon and in-space manufacturing. UK Space Agency, CGI, BAE Systems, BEIS, Spaceport Cornwall and In-Space Missions are among the organisations sharing expertise, strategies and research throughout the programme.
Top-line speakers include:
Dallas Campbell, British science television presenter
Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock, Space Scientist and Science Educator
Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer, UK Space Agency
Kevin Craven, Chief Executive Officer, ADS
John Hanley, Chair, UKSpace, Senior Vice President, CGI
Andrew Staniland, CEO, Thales Alenia
Rebecca Evernden, Director for Space, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Doug Liddle, Chief Executive, In-Space Missions
Elizabeth Seward, Head of Space Strategy, BAE Systems
Ian Annett, Deputy CEO for Project Delivery, UK Space Agency
Melissa Thorpe, CEO, Spaceport Cornwall
Frank DiBello, President and CEO of Space Florida
Professor Mike Lockwood - Professor of Space Environment Physics, University of Reading
Pam Underwood, Director, Office of Spaceports, FAA
Ian Annett, Deputy CEO of the UK Space Agency, said: "We are excited to be back supporting Space-Comm Expo, which has rapidly established itself as one of the most important dates in the UK space industry calendar.
"As we look forward to the UK's first satellite launch later this year, this event provides a valuable platform to showcase UK skills and capabilities, catalyse investment, and enhance our international reputation as a hub of expertise and innovation. I can't wait to meet exhibitors and attendees from all around the world who will get to see everything the UK has to offer as the most exciting place to do space."
Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group, added: "As a founding partner, ADS is delighted to see the return of Space Comm-Expo, a truly versatile event that connects, showcases and celebrates the exceptional UK space sector.
"In 2021, our flourishing Space sector employed 47,000 people and generated turnover worth £16.6 billion and 2022 has continued to be a landmark year for space. With the inaugural UK launch expected later this year, there are many more upcoming milestones and world-firsts, underpinned by important Government strategies that if implemented well will further secure and strengthen the UK's position as a global space leader."
Attendance at Space-Comm Expo is free. To register for your place and view the full programme, visit https://www.space-comm.co.uk/
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About Space-Comm Expo
Space-Comm Expo is a new trade exhibition showcasing the commercial future of space for business, defence, and aerospace. This strategically important event showcases the manufacturing supply chain for products, services and solutions supplying commercial enterprises and developments in space.
Organised by Hub Exhibitions, in partnership with Farnborough International, Space-Comm Expo takes place on 7-8 September 2022 at Farnborough International. It is supported by ADS, KTN, UK Space Agency, ESA and UK Space.
For further information or to catch up on the sessions from last year's event, please visit: www.space-comm.co.uk.
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