AGENDA: MONDAY 22 JULY
12:45 - 13:00 Government Opening Address
13:00 - 13:20 UKSA Opening Address
13:20 - 13:40 Keynote: ESA in Space and in the UK
A Government Opening Address from newly appointed Secretary of State
A latest update from UK Space Agency
The ESA Director General will elaborate on the European Space Agency's vision and milestones for the upcoming years, including ESA’s footprint in the UK He will address ESA’s approach concerning topics like space competitiveness, sustainability in and from space as well as avenues for space exploration
Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology - DSIT
Dr. Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer, UK Space Agency (UKSA)
13:50 - 14:40 Panel: Building a thriving space ecosystem
15:00 - 15:20
Keynote: United States Space Force (USSF) Allied Space Access Cooperation and Collaboration; Past, Future and Present
This expert panel will explore how you can strengthen and benefit from the UK's thriving Space Ecosystem, as well as the investment opportunities within it that will unlock collaboration and drive future growth
Dr Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency (ESA)
Moderator: Antonia Yendell, Head of Space Ecosystem, UK Space Agency
Dr Louise Butt, Director – Space South Central Enterprise Network, Space South Central
Joseph Bray, Airbus lead Community for Space Prosperity, Airbus Defence and Space
Flow Collingwood, CEO and a Co-founder, Pan Galactic
Shruti Iyengar, Investment Manager, Future Planet Capital
Kelly Murphy, Secor Development Manager & Space Sector Lead, Invest Northern Ireland
USSF will present a summary of current Assured Access to Space lines of effort and allied collaborative initiatives.
John Steinmeyer, Executive Director, Assured Access to Space, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force (USSF)
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
farnboroughairshow/space-zone
10:20 - 11:10
AGENDA: TUESDAY 23 JULY (AM)
11:10 - 11:30
Panel: How is the UK going to achieve integrated space capabilities across Government?
Session abstract coming soon
Moderator: Ian Annett, CEO, Celestial Fix Limited
Rebecca Evernden, Director for Space, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Commodore David Moody, Head of Capability, UK Space Command
Todd McDonell, President, International Government, Viasat
Patrick Wood, SVP Space Systems
UK, Airbus Defence & Space
11:35 - 12:30
Keynote: Launching the Future: Insights on Global Space Market Trends
Panel: Ever expanding horizons – reflections on recent success and international collaboration in space science
As the space industry continues to grow and evolve, it is crucial for us to stay informed about the latest trends and developments shaping the global space market By understanding the current landscape and anticipating future opportunities, we can position ourselves strategically for success
This panel of global science leaders, all of whom are women who’ve reached the top of their profession, will be a chance to reflect on recent space science successes such as Euclid, JWST, JUICE and more, including the fruitful international collaboration at the heart of these projects and others like them
12:30 - 13:00 Break
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
Nik Smith, Regional Director UK & Europe, Lockheed Martin Space
Prof Carol Mundell, Director of Science, ESA
Dr Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator, NASA
Dr Caroline Harper, Head of Space Science, UKSA
13:00 - 13:50
AGENDA: TUESDAY 23 JULY (PM)
Panel: The UK and International collaborations; improving the regulatory landscape for launch
14:00 - 14:20
Keynote: SaxaVordEurope's Gateway to Space
Listen to UK and US experts as they delve into a series of high level and thoughtprovoking topics and challenges faced in space regulation
Update on progress towards first test launch by its client Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), due later this year, including an extensive and impressive programme of engine testing
14:30 - 15:20
15:30 - 16:20
Panel: International spaceport readiness to support Pointto-Point transportation
This session will explore current prospects for spaceport operations and discuss how they could be integrated with the emerging international spaceport network.
Moderator: Louis Head, Senior Associate, DLA Piper
Kelvin Coleman, Associate Administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Paul Cremin MBE, Commercial Spaceflight Regulation and Policy Lead, Department for Transport
Colin Macleod, Head of Space Regulation, UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Scott Hammond, Deputy CEO and Operations Director, SaxaVord Spaceport UK
Moderator: Dr George C Neild, Chairman, Global Spaceport Alliance
Hidetaka Aoki, Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association
Giovanni DiAntonio, Director Technological Innovation, Italian Civil Aviation Authority
Stephen Camporeale – Country Director for UK and Europe, Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Alex Tai, Chairman, New Frontier Aerospace
Khaki Rodway, Spaceplane Sales & Operations Director, Dawn Aerospace
Moderator: Annelies Look, Deputy CEO, UKSA
Panel: What makes a successful launch?
As we look towards the Europe’s first vertical launch this year, what lessons have been learned from the Spaceport Cornwall launch, and what best practices have been put in place to ensure success?
Emily Dineley, Senior Programme Manager UKSA
Miguel Belló Mora, Executive Chair, Orbex
Scott Hammond, Deputy CEO and Operations Director, SaxaVord Space Port UK
Nik Smith, Regional Director UK and Europe, Lockheed Martin Space
Ross Hulbert, Head of Engagement, Spaceport Cornwall
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
AGENDA:
WEDNESDAY 24 JULY (AM)
09:45 - 10:05
Keynote: USSF System of Systems Integration: #ExploitBuyBuild
10:05 - 10:25
Fireside Chat: USSF & Industry Collaboration: Challenges & Opportunities
Space integration is a team sport –the USSF Space Systems Command will present approaches and progress for Partnering to Win and Integrated by Design
10:30 - 11:20
Panel: The New and Expanding Space Economy
Space Systems Command and Industry leaders will discuss partnerships and integration over a range of topics including space operations, acquisition, engineering and sustainment
11:30 - 12:20
Panel: MARS TO MOON – the road to enhanced mobility
What will be the true scale and reach of the space economy? The aim of this session is to bring databacked and industry-informed view on reach of the space-enabled economy: including the core space economy and the broader value unlocked by access to space
This panel discussion will address how ESA, national agencies and Europeans industries will seek in the upcoming years to implement relevant robotic technologies, transferring its past experiences and future ambitions on Mars
Colonel Jon Strizzi
Director of Space Enterprise Support
Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO), Space Systems Command (SSC)
Moderator: Colonel Jon Strizzi,
Director of Space Enterprise Support
Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO), Space Systems Command (SSC)
Deanna L Ryals, , Director, International Affairs, Space Systems Command, USSF
Mr Tim Bulk, Founder & CTO of Special Aerospace Services
Viney Dhiri, Head of Business Development - Advanced Services, D-Orbit
Moderator: Giacomo Gatto, Partner, McKinsey & Co
Laurent Jaffart, Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, ESA
Andreas Hardeman, Head of Aviation & Aerospace, Travel & Tourism Industries, World Economic Forum
Doug Liddle, Director, Space, BAE Systems
Rob Desborough, General Partner and CEO Seraphim Space Accelerator, Seraphim Space
Moderator: Octavie Camus, Human & Robotic Exploration Strategy, ESA
Libby Jackson, Head of Exploration, UKSA
Didier Schmitt, Head of future preparation, Directorate of human and robotic exploration, ESA
Justin Byrne, Head of Earth Observation, Science & Exploration Business, Airbus UK
12:20 - 12:30 Break
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
AGENDA: WEDNESDAY 24 JULY (PM)
Moderator: Ioana Lung, Earth Observation Programme Communication Officer, ESA
12:30 - 13:20
Panel: From Earth observation to Earth action
13:30 - 14:30
Panel: Women in the Space Sector: Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities
Welcoming European and UK domain experts, the panel will target a discussion around reaping the results of past investments to meet net zero national and international policies and the need to continue investment in cutting-edge EO technologies
We will hear from The UK Space Agency Women’s Network from panellists at different stages of their career and with varied skillsets, who will share their experiences and discuss why numbers of women in the sector are so low, why it matters and what can be done to fix it
Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation, ESA
Harshbir Sangha, Director for Earth Observation, UKSA
Rafel Jorda Siquier, CEO and Founder, Open Cosmos
Dr Nicolas Lévêque, Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (UK)
Moderator: Annelies Look, Deputy CEO, UKSA
Group Captain Karen Moran, Deputy Head JFSC Plans, UK Space Command
Anisha Patel, Key Account Manager for Civil Space, Airbus Defence & Space
Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation, ESA Nafeesa Dajda, Director of National Capability, Satellite Applications Catapult
14:45 - 15:05
15:15 - 16:15
Keynote: Sustainability from Earth to Orbit and Beyond
Panel: Space Investment –How the sector can be innovative on access to finance opportunities
16:15 -17:30
In this keynote, will explore the pivotal role of sustainability in the space industry and the company Discover how Northrop Grumman has championed the profound importance of space sustainability from past to present
Join our leading panel of space investment experts as they discuss evolving risk appetite for investment in space technology This session will particularly discuss the use of existing financial products to help drive commercialisation and incentivise companies to get on the path to Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Mike Witt, Corporate Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Northrop Grumman
Alun Williams, Deputy Space Director, ADS
Jodi Bartin, CEO, Citicourt & Co Limited
Stuart Martin, Director of Space, Citicourt & Co Limited
Josh Broom, Head of Space, Department for Business & Trade
Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) 2025: Partners Reception
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
AGENDA: THURSDAY 25 JULY (AM)
10:00 - 10:20
10:30 - 10:50
Keynote: Starlab –The Future of Commercial Spaceflight Research and Innovation
Keynote: Growing the UK Space Ecosystem through Collaboration and Partnership
In this presentation, led by The Ohio State University, we will discuss the exciting future of Starlab, share opportunities for research and commercial activity on-board the space station
To drive the UK’s ambition in growing the space sector, fostering a robust space ecosystem is essential By leveraging synergies between government, industry, and academia, the UK can advance its strategic interests in space, enhance national security, and unlock significant economic growth In this session, we will discuss some of the challenges and recent successes from across the sector that are impacting growth in both civil and defence arenas
Prof John M, Horack, Ph D –
The Ohio State University and Neil Armstrong Chair in Aerospace Policy College of Engineering and John H Glenn College of Public Affairs
11:00 - 11:50
Panel: Synergizing Space Innovations: Enhancing DecisionMaking for a Sustainable Future with a scope
12:00 - 12:20 Keynote: Universal Quantum
This session focuses on how innovative space technologies can be synergized to enhance decision-making processes for a sustainable future It emphasizes the integration of various spacebased technologies, such as satellites, sensors, and data analytics, to provide comprehensive insights for policymakers and stakeholders.
Mike O’Callaghan, Head of Future Programmes, Airbus Defence & Space
Quantum processing will unlock the air and space opportunities that are currently out of reach, now is the moment to shape how it's rolled out
12:20 - 13:00 Break
Moderator: John Latham, President ICRSE, Senior Geospatial Advisor, UNFAO Visiting Professor, Geodata Institute, University of Southampton
Mirelille Elhajj, CEO of Astraterra and Chair Scale-up, CouncilTechUK
Professor Washington Yotto Ochieng, Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Chair Professor in Positioning and Navigation Systems, Imperial College London
John Tapsfield, Chief Technology Officer, Urban Hawk Data Intelligence
Prof Sebastian Weidt, Co-Founder and CEO, Universal Quantum
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
AGENDA: THURSDAY 25 JULY (PM)
13:00 - 13:30 Fireside discussion: Digital Airspace
- Connecting the Space This session will delve into the European Space Agency's pivotal role in advancing telecommunications, with a focus on supporting the European industry's competitiveness in the satellite communication (Satcom) market
13:40 - 14:30 Panel: Labour and labour in the Space Sector – a discussion about the new Government’s priorities for the UK’s space sector workforce
Session abstract coming soon
Kapil Mittal, Global Head Digital Airspace, Ericsson
Laurent Jaffart, Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, ESA
Moderator: Professor Kate RobsonBrown, Co-Chair, Space Academic Network
Dr Louise Butt, Director, Space South Central Enterprise Network
Steve Greenland, Managing Director, CraftProspect
Ben Shaw, Northeast Space Skills Technology Centre (NESST)
Stephanie Ayres, UKSpace
14:40 - 15:00
Keynote: Horizontal launch – the UK’s Open Goal Opportunity
Launch demand, lift deficit, security risk escalation and available national assets, strongly suggest the UK should follow the US Space Force and declare a responsive launch capability now.
15:00 - 15:40
Panel: Unlocking the benefits of space for all
Join the UKSA as they provide an overview of opportunities to champion the benefits of space to wider audiences through their national programme ‘Unlocking Space’
Dr Charles Williams DBA MBA, COO Astraius
Robert Cross, Space Applications International Lead, UKSA
Lydia Green, Head of Unlocking Space Team, UKSA
Michael Vardi, Co-founder & CBO of Valerann
Martin Philp, Business Development Manager, Open Cosmos
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
AGENDA: FRIDAY 26 JULY (AM)
Moderator: Sarah Allsops, HUA5 Employment Marketing, UK – Airbus
10:00 - 10:45
Space Exploration: It's not just for astronauts!
10:45- 11:30
Balancing the skills and qualifications scale!
Most people know Airbus as an aircraft company In reality, our ambitions stretch well beyond the sky Discover how you can make an impact as we look for the next generation of space pioneers and launch your career in the cosmos.
The Future Business has brought together four careers and skills professionals to delve into the growing significance of possessing the right skills when entering the competitive job market at any age
Xander Hall, Space Implementation Project Manager, Airbus Defence & Space
Victoria Lonnon, Spacecraft Product Assurance Engineer, Airbus Defence & Space
Katherine Elsom, Space Systems Strategist, Airbus Defence & Space
Moderator: David Hewlett, CEO, The Future Business Ltd
Jamie MacKay, Skills Strategy Manager, Enterprise and Growth Team - Hampshire County Council
Ladi Mohammed, Operational Careers Hub Lead, Surrey Careers Hub
Ashley Grute, Assistant Principal, HSDC Alton College
Joanne Oliver Director, SpaceCareers uk
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
Keynote: How do we close the UK Space Skills Gap?
Keynote: Sometimes the grass is greener: How I left academia’
Many UK Space enterprises, no matter how large or small, are facing the challenge of generating the required talent to deliver the rising demands of the UK Space Sector
This insightful session will focus on Dr Greg Brown’s career path to science communication and the skills needed to communicate scientific concepts in an accessible way
Preeya Lakhani, Deputy Programme Manager, Lockheed Martin UK Space
Dr Greg Brown, Senior Public Astronomy Officer, Royal Observatory Greenwich
*Please note, the timings are subject to change
farnboroughairshow/space-zone
AGENDA: FRIDAY 26 JULY (PM)
12:30 - 13:00
Break
13:00 - 13:55
14:00 - 14:30
Making life on the moon possible:
Introducing the Aqualunar Challenge finalists
Meet the finalists of The Aqualunar Challenge, a £1 2m international challenge prize focused on making human habitation in space possible and by finding ways to purify water buried beneath the Moon’s surface.
Meganne Christian, Reserve Astronaut / Commercial Exploration Lead, UK Space Agency
Nicola Tulk, Senior Programme Manager, Challenge Works
14:30 - 15:15
Launch your career with the European Space Agency
Ever wondered what it is like to work for the European Space Agency? Join ESA’s Head of Talent Acquisition, Lucy van der Tas, to find out about the jobs on offer and the types of profile that ESA is looking for She will also present the ESA Entry-Level Programmes, which target students and recent graduates, as well as their related selection processes ESA recruits and not just astronauts!
Lucy van der Tas, Head of Talent Acquisition, European Space Agency (ESA)
Telecoms experience, explore innovations with Sunrise Project team!
The JoeySat Experience this is another mixed reality experience that features OneWeb’s Joeysat Participants are presented with a model of the satellite that they then “bring to life” through activating its different features.
Khalil Kably, ESA Sunrise Project Manager, European Space Agency
*Please note, the timings are subject to change