More than 14,000 delegates from over 70 countries will meet in Bremen next week as the global space industry prepares for its largest European gathering of the year
Space Tech Expo Europe 2026 has confirmed a record 1,100 exhibitors from more than 70 countries, as final preparations get underway for Europe’s premier space industry event, taking place in Bremen, Germany, from 17–19 November. More than 14,000 delegates are expected to attend the three-day exhibition and conference, featuring over 150 speakers and bringing together global leaders from government, business, investment and technology to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the rapidly expanding global space economy.
Having established itself in Bremen over the past 11 years, Space Tech Expo Europe has grown year on year to become one of the world’s largest and most influential gatherings for the space industry. Its continued growth reflects the increasing strategic, economic and geopolitical importance of the industry, with space capabilities and infrastructure now fundamental to national security, global communications, economic resilience and technological advancement. The event will move to Frankfurt in 2027, marking a new chapter in its continued expansion.
Dr Dietmar Pilz, Director of Technology, Engineering and Quality (TEC) at ESA, and Head of ESTEC said: “I always value the opportunity to meet the people behind Europe’s space technologies. Space Tech Expo Europe brings together expertise from across the sector, making it a great place to exchange ideas, discover new developments and discuss how we can work together to enable future missions.”
Marco Fuchs, CEO, OHB SE said: “Space Tech Expo Europe is always a highlight for me because it brings together the people, companies and ideas shaping the future of European spaceflight. While it is somewhat bittersweet that this will be the last edition in Bremen, the event’s growth beyond the capacity of its current venue is ultimately a success story and a clear sign that Europe’s space industry is thriving.”
Space Tech Expo Europe is renowned for creating a unique environment, showcasing space technology and innovation from across the supply chain, where international governments and business converge to build new partnerships and drive growth for the industry.
This year’s record expo will feature more than 1,100 companies from across Europe, alongside growing international participation from North America, the Middle East and Asia. Leading global primes include ArianeGroup, Airbus Space & Defence, Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio and OHB, alongside a dynamic mix of SMEs and start-ups at the forefront of a commercial space age, including Rocket Lab, Isar Aerospace, Planet Labs, ICEYE, Open Cosmos, Space Inventor, Exolaunch, EnduroSat, Astroscale, and D-Orbit.
Alongside the expo, the event features a conference programme with over 150 speakers and four dedicated theatres for Industry, SmallSats, Connectivity and Technology. The conference provides an important forum to explore Europe’s position within the global space industry with keynotes, presentations, panel discussions and debates. Speakers at this year’s conference include international space agencies NASA, ESA, DLR, CNES, ASI and JAXA alongside astronauts, CEOs, CTOs, technical leads, entrepreneurs, and investors.
With just one week to go, delegates are encouraged to register in advance and plan ahead for Europe’s largest ever gathering for space technology, engineering and manufacturing, featuring: spaceports, launch services, satellite operations, ground stations, in-orbit services, material suppliers, engineering services, systems integration, computing, robotics, optics, components and many more.
Key themes at this year’s event reflect the rapidly evolving priorities of the international space sector. These include Europe’s ambitions for independent human spaceflight, foundational technologies for lunar exploration, satellite and launch mass manufacturing, interoperability, Earth observation, orbital data centres, direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, 6G and the significance of proposed new GHz MSS spectrum allocations. Further discussions will explore dual-use defence capabilities, artificial intelligence, space sustainability, resilient supply chains and the investment needed to accelerate the next generation of space technologies and infrastructure.
As space becomes increasingly important to security, connectivity and the economies of Europe in an uncertain global geopolitical climate, Space Tech Expo Europe plays a vital role in bringing together the international space community. More than an expo, it is a meeting place for technology and innovation shaping the future of the sector, connecting governments, business and investment to drive growth for the global space ecosystem.
For further information and to register, visit: https://www.spacetechexpo-europe.com
