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Just two weeks to go until Space-Comm Expo Europe, and this year's programme is packed with new headline speakers, including the author of The Space Economy and senior government officials shaping the UK and European space agenda.

We're also unveiling six new roundtables: GHGSat roundtable, Transatlantic roundtable, DiSTI roundtable, Portuguese roundtable, Satellite Applications Catapult roundtable 1, and Satellite Applications Catapult roundtable 2.

Time is really running out! Secure your place now or risk missing the insights, networking, and deals that will define the next wave of the space economy.

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NEW HEADLINE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED

CHAD ANDERSON, CEO, SPACE CAPITAL

If you're serious about truly understanding the trajectory of the Space Economy, the investment landscape, the market forces, and where the next wave of growth is coming from, this is a session you simply cannot miss.

Recognised by TechCrunch as one of the best-positioned voices on the future of the space startup industry, Chad Anderson brings unparalleled insight into the commercial and financial realities shaping space today.

As Founder & CEO of Space Capital and author of The Space Economy: Capitalize on the Greatest Business Opportunity of Our Lifetime (Wiley), Chad has spent more than a decade investing at the intersection of space and emerging technology, identifying trends early, backing the companies defining the sector, and helping shape the modern Space Economy.

For professionals tracking serious commercial opportunity in space, this is one of the most important talks we have ever had at Space-Comm Expo

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BARONESS LLOYD OF EFFRA CBE, MINISTER FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY, DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

If you want to understand how government policy and digital strategy are shaping the UK's economic future, this is a session you cannot afford to miss.

Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE, Minister for the Digital Economy at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade, sits at the centre of the UK's digital growth agenda - overseeing the frameworks that will define the next decade of innovation.

With senior leadership experience spanning global banking, impact investing and advisory roles to Prime Ministers, she brings both commercial credibility and policy authority to the stage.

For anyone operating at the intersection of technology, investment and national strategy, this is a vital voice to hear at Space-Comm Expo.

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LUKE POLLARD, MINISTER OF STATE, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

If you want a clear view of the UK's defence priorities and how they intersect with innovation and industry, this is a session you cannot miss.

Luke Pollard, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence, brings frontline insight into the policies and strategies shaping the nation's armed forces and defence sector.

Elected as MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport in 2024, and previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, Luke combines political acumen with practical experience in defence and national security.

For professionals engaged with defence, technology and strategic investment, this is one of the most important voices at Space-Comm Expo.

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Methane, Space, and National Strategy: Turning Emissions Data into Economic and Security Advantage

Methane is reshaping national policy, impacting energy security, trade, and regulation. This GHGSat-led roundtable explores how satellite and airborne methane data can strengthen oversight, validate emissions reporting, and support confident policymaking.

Participants will examine real-world applications, adoption challenges, and identify collaboration opportunities to accelerate methane monitoring across government and industry.

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From MOU's to Market:
transatlantic Space Collaboration in Action

Transatlantic collaboration is no longer theoretical. This free, executive -level session focuses on turning agreements into funded pilots, contracts, and scalable commercial partnerships, between the US, UK and Europe.

Attendees will gain practical insight into where value is accruing in the space economy, how collaboration frameworks work across borders, and where to engage during Space-Comm to accelerate deals already in motion.

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Before The Rocket:
The Software Behind Space Readiness

Long before astronauts launch, mission success is shaped by the software preparing them.

DiSTI's VR/AR simulators, safety-critical systems, and digital twins enhance readiness, confidence, and precision for human spaceflight.

This roundtable explores the tools, methods, and breakthroughs that let teams "train like they fly," ensuring launch day goes flawlessly.

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UK–Portugal Space

Collaboration Returns:

High‑Level Partnerships, Shared Priorities, Real Commercial Opportunity

The UK- Portugal Collaboration in Space returns, uniting senior leaders for a focused bilateral dialogue.

Organised by the UK's Department for Business and Trade and Portugal's AED Cluster, the roundtable explores joint innovation, supply chain integration, and commercial opportunities across both nations' growing space ecosystems.

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Digital Transport - Satellites and the Future of Transport

Transport is shifting from infrastructure-heavy systems to intelligent, connected networks.

This roundtable brings together authorities, operators, OEMs, innovators, and satellite providers to explore how next-generation satcom can enable digital roads, advanced rail, real-time fleet intelligence, and autonomous mobility, examining the technology, policy, partnerships, and investment needed for future-ready transport.

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From Mission to End of Life: Rethinking Satellite Design for a Resilient Space Economy

As reliance on space infrastructure grows, resilience must be built from the ground up.

This roundtable unites defence leaders, government agencies, and innovators to explore modularity, reusability, and lifecycle planning, fostering a sustainable, serviceable, and adaptable space environment while strengthening operational assurance and safeguarding orbital value.

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