Events

The CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days will present some of the most innovative solutions nourished under CASSINI initiative, including the winners of the CASSINI Challenges that will be awarded during the event. The event will bring together investors, accelerators, the start-up community and anyone interested to hear from the EU start-ups and how their space-based innovations are supporting the EU strategic agenda.

This workshop explores current AI applications, challenges like hardware and satellite limits, and space agencies’ roadmaps. Topics include autonomous spacecraft navigation, AI-driven mission planning, satellite health management, and the strategic role of AI in space exploration and defense.

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Competitiveness isn’t just a regional concern—it is a race to be ahead in the global pecking order. With China and the US both in the running for first place, pushing green subsidies among other spending packages, Europe is finding its feet, and the clock is ticking. At this unmissable event, our expert reporters pick the brains of leading voices behind Europe’s quest for a competitive future, touching on economic security, fortified defense, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping tomorrow’s growth. An established annual rendezvous for key players in Europe’s critical sectors, POLITICO Competitive Europe Summit 2025 will host the conversations that matter with the individuals at the heart of EU policymaking. Join us for a compelling discussion with leading policymakers, industry experts, civil society representatives, and more.

The Big Data from Space 2025 (BiDS) event convenes key stakeholders from industry, academia, EU institutions and governmental entities to explore the evolving landscape of space, big data and related emerging technologies. It serves as a platform to share user needs, showcase the latest technical solutions and applications, and define future development roadmaps. The conference fosters exchange, discussions on cutting-edge research, practical challenges, and transformative innovations to enhance user experience related to Big Data from Space.

In this one-day in-person workshop held in beautiful Vienna, Austria you will get insights from established space experts and network with leading minds in the industry. Use this opportunity to learn more about emerging possibilities in the space industry, and to explore strategies for industrializing your products and scaling up your production in the commercial space era.

The World Space Business Week – the leading global business space event – brings together decision makers under the same roof for a week of deal-making and intense discussions shaping the future of the industry.

EUMETSAT will be joined in the organisation and hosting of the event by Météo-France, the national provider for weather and climate services in France. Over the years, the EUMETSAT user conference has become a key annual event for the meteorological and scientific communities where participants from around the world can meet to share their experience and knowledge during plenary, poster and workshop sessions. The theme of this year’s annual EUMETSAT conference is “From Space to Safety: Earth Observation for Future Weather and Climate Preparedness”.

In the rapidly evolving space tech industry, protecting innovation is critical for long-term success. This legal workshop will provide space tech startups and established space companies with essential knowledge on Intellectual Property (IP) rights and strategies. Participants will gain a practical understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with a focus on their application in the space sector. This workshop is designed to equip space tech entrepreneurs, engineers, and business leaders with the legal knowledge necessary to safeguard their innovations.

Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is the leading international trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS.

Program: 8:30–9:00 – Érkezés és kávészünet 9:00–9:05 – Köszöntő: Szolnoki Szabolcs technológiáért, űriparért és védelmi iparért felelős helyettes államtitkár köszöntő beszéde 9:05–9:15 – Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium szakmai bevezető előadása 9:15–9:30 – EU Space Act összefoglalása 9:30–10:00 – Szakmai egyeztetés I. 10:00–10:15 – Kávészünet 10:15–10:45 – Szakmai egyeztetés II. 10:45–11:15 – Szakmai egyeztetés III. 11:15–11:30 – Zárószó

ESA cordially invites you to the 6th ESA Mission Operations Hands-On Experience at ESOC, Darmstadt. Mission Operations at its best! For the sixth time, ESA offers this unique 4-day course to bring to life the fascinating world of spacecraft operations with its unique challenges and need for excellent teamwork. This course provides an insight into the secrets of ESA Space Mission Operation’s success, covering operations concepts, architecture and interfaces, the roles and responsibilities of the different teams, the mission planning and scheduling processes and the different challenges encountered in each mission phase. Finally, how to effectively manage spacecraft anomalies and contingency recovery operations will be discussed and later practised.