SPACE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS: NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES

The UK Space industry is a growing, high technology sector with revenues of £6 Billion in 2007. Institutional space spending by the European Space Agency will reach €3.4 Bn in 2010. The European Commission itself is also very active in funding space research through its FP7 programme.

20th April 2010
Carisbrooke Hall, Marble Arch, London

However, navigating the UK and European space landscape can sometimes be difficult for SME's as well as research organisations.

The Sensors & Instrumentation KTN "Space Technology Needs: National & European Perspectives" event brings together European Union and European Space Agency (ESA) managers as well as prime space contractors, SME's and academics. It is designed to help gain more business for U.K. companies and institutions in the space market and to encourage innovative ideas and technologies to get funded through national or European agencies as well as private companies.

Benefits of attending:

• Hear from leaders in the Space industry at both the National and European level on future technology needs and initiatives.
• Learn about industry dynamics and Space technology funding schemes.
• Network with the Space community and find potential technology partners in industry, academia or in government.
• Showcase your own organisation's technology, products and services by exhibiting at this event.

Speakers at this event include:

Edmund Williams, Head of Technology Harmonisation Section
European Space Agency

Peter Breger
European Commission

Nick Chesher, Head of Research & Development
EADS Astrium

Steven Austin, Head of Space Business
QinetiQ

Dr. Kathryn Graham, Head of Mission Concepts
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.

There will also be exhibition space for companies and research institutions interested in exhibiting at this event. If you would like to book an exhibition space please email Paul McGettigan or telephone +44 (0)20 7812 7165.

For the full programme or to register to attend this event, please click here. This event is sponsored by the Sensors & Instrumentation KTN Space Instrumentation & Payloads Special Interest Group.

For further information, please contact:

Amir R. Mirza, Ph.D.
Theme Coordinator
Space Instrumentation & Payloads Special Interest Group
Tel: +44 (0) 207 812 7162
Email: amir.mirza@sensorsktn.com