Description
Becoming a Competitive Space Power
“Space is rapidly changing – space technology is evolving, and its importance for our prosperity and security grows by the day. The new UK Space Power Conference will be the first opportunity for the UK space enterprise, be it industry, academia, government, or military, to convene and discuss the future of UK operations in space, the criticality of responsible behaviours in space, and the opportunities the domain presents for prosperity and our way of life.”
Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson CBE
Commander, UK Space Command
Be where the UK’s space future is being shaped — alongside the senior decision-makers, military leaders and industry partners defining the nation’s next era of space power.
Taking place on 23–24 September, the inaugural UK Space Power Conference 2026 is the only conference owned and delivered by UK Space Command, giving delegates, sponsors and exhibitors direct access to the organisations and individuals shaping Britain’s space ambitions.
This is not simply a place to hear policy updates — it is where strategic priorities, future capability needs and new technology opportunities will come into focus.
This new conference is led by UK Space Command in partnership with the Freeman Air & Space Institute and draws speakers from the National Armaments Director Group, UK military commands, UK Space Agency, and leading cross-government and industry partners.
With six keynote speakers over two days, core themes and sessions will cover topics such as ‘Space Strategy and Reform’, ‘Operations and International Collaboration’, ‘National Armaments Director Group (NADG) Space Systems Portfolio’, ‘One Space’ and ‘Space and the City’.
Over two days, delegates will be offered a rare inside view of space activity across the Ministry of Defence and Government as a whole. You’ll hear first-hand updates on defence reform, current operations, international partnerships, and the new NADG Space Systems Portfolio — outlining how the UK will become a globally competitive space power, working hand-in-hand with industry. Expect exclusive insights into ‘One Space’ collaboration initiatives and new governance frameworks that are redefining how government works together in space.
Over two days, delegates will be offered a rare inside view of space activity across the Ministry of Defence and Government as a whole. You’ll hear first-hand updates on defence reform, current operations, international partnerships, and the new National Armaments Group Space Systems Portfolio — outlining how the UK will become a globally competitive space power, working hand-in-hand with industry. Expect exclusive insights into ‘One Space’ collaboration initiatives and new governance frameworks that are redefining how government works together in space.
Timed to ensure meaningful dialogue around the landmark space policy developments contained in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence Reform and Defence Investment Plan, this conference places you right at the centre of pivotal national decisions.
New for the UK Space Power Conference is a special session on the City of London’s reliance on resilient space-enabled infrastructure. It will examine how financial markets depend on satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing services to timestamp trading, synchronise banking networks and support global communications. The session will assess how cyber-attacks, jamming or geopolitical disruption could threaten market stability, transaction integrity and economic resilience, and why space security is now vital to the UK’s financial system and national prosperity. Discussion will also focus on risk appetite, ESG constraints, long-term procurement uncertainty and the absence of a coherent investment narrative for Defence innovation. The session will ask what must change to unlock meaningful collaboration, attract patient capital and ensure the UK can finance the strategic technologies essential to national security, resilience and economic growth.
Keynote Speakers include:
- Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force
- Rupert Pearce, UK National Armaments Director, National Armaments Director Group
- Matt Collins, Executive Deputy National Security Adviser (Intelligence, Defence and Security)
- Brigadier Guy Foden, Assistant Chief of Staff J3, PJHQ
- Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force
UK Space Power Conference will showcase bold, innovative, and disruptive thinking from across the space sector while creating a unique environment for meaningful dialogue between government, industry, financial institutions and the investor community, international partners, and academia.
This isn’t just another space conference. It’s your opportunity to engage directly with the architects of UK space power — at an event only UK Space Command can deliver.
Book Tickets and Explore Sponsorship
Secure your place at the centre of the UK space power conversation. Delegate tickets provide direct access to senior government, defence, industry and international voices shaping UK space capability. Sponsorship places your organisation alongside UK Space Command and in front of the decision-makers, partners and investors driving the sector.
Book your delegate ticket for two days of insight, networking and strategic context at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, Savoy Place, London, with virtual access available. Sponsorship offers a high-value way to build profile, partnerships and market positioning with senior stakeholders.
For delegates: hear UK space strategy priorities first-hand, understand future capability direction and build relationships with those shaping policy, procurement, operations and investment.
For sponsors: demonstrate leadership, raise visibility and open strategic conversations with senior defence, government, industry, finance, international and academic audiences.
The UK Space Power Conference will be held at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, Savoy Place, London on 23 & 24 September 2026. It will feature conference, exhibition and networking with a reception in the evening.
Virtual attendees will be able to access the conference via a dedicated link to the livestream.
Book your delegate ticket now for in-person or virtual attendance via the Tickets tab at the top of this page, or contact clive@airspacepower.com to discuss sponsorship packages, exhibition presence and visibility opportunities.
Conference Ticket – £495 +VAT
Secure your place at one of the leading air and space power events of the year. Your conference ticket includes:- Full access to the two-day conference at The IET, London
- Expert-led sessions and discussions across the full programme
- All-day catering and refreshments in the main conference areas
- Virtual access via the Air & Space Power platform, including the opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions
- On-demand access after the event, so you can revisit key sessions at your convenience
Conference Tickets + VIP Access – £695 + VAT
Secure your place at one of the leading air and space power events of the year. Your conference ticket includes:- Full access to the two-day conference at The IET, London
- Expert-led sessions and discussions across the full programme
- All-day catering and refreshments in the main conference areas
- Virtual access via the Air & Space Power platform, including the opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions
- On-demand access after the event, so you can revisit key sessions at your convenience
- Entry to the VIP lounge throughout both conference days
- An invitation to the VIP evening reception at The IET, including the Riverside Room and Johnson Roof Terrace (weather permitting). This is held immediately after day one of the conference
- A valuable opportunity to network with senior leaders, speakers, and industry peers in a more informal setting
Virtual Tickets
Please register free of charge for these, using the virtual access tab at the top of this page- Full access to the conference via The Air and Space Power Association’s virtual platform
- Full access and catch up facilities available
