Satellite Data for Sustainable Growth: Report Launch
The future of UK industry depends on the rapid and purposeful adoption of satellite-based intelligence. As the commercial space economy expands, it presents a generational opportunity for the UK to anchor high-value activity domestically, particularly in areas such as data analytics, satellite services, and roll out of digital infrastructure across sectors. With the right conditions in place, early-stage innovation can attract investment, scale into global platforms, and create a self-reinforcing cycle of growth across the UK economy.
At the same time, the volume of Earth observation data now entering the market far exceeds the capacity of traditional analytical methods to extract value. AI is therefore becoming the critical enabler, transforming raw satellite data into actionable intelligence across sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, finance, and sustainability reporting. Unlocking these benefits at scale will require supportive policy frameworks, open data standards, and investment in talent and innovation.
This techUK event marks the publication of a new report on space data for sustainable growth, bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore how satellite-enabled data and AI can drive productivity, strengthen national resilience, and support the UK’s long-term sustainability ambitions.
Agenda
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Time
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Agenda Item
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1:30pm
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Arrival & Networking
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2:00pm
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Opening Remarks
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2:10pm
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Keynote Speech
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2:30pm
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Panel: Space data
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3:30pm
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Break
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4:00pm
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Panel: Satellite horizons
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4:55pm
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Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
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Why join techUK’s Satellite Futures Summit 2026?
This session will convene a broad range of stakeholders to examine how multiple sources of space data combined with AI can deliver tangible sustainability benefits, while also addressing the policy and regulatory frameworks needed to support innovation and adoption.
Building on the findings of the report, discussions will explore the role of satellite data in shaping future-ready infrastructure, supporting smarter spectrum use, and enabling more efficient, data-driven commercial adoption of innovative use cases.
This is a key opportunity to engage with experts across the space ecosystem and contribute to shaping the future direction of the UK’s space and digital strategy.
Here’s what to expect:
- Gain first-hand insights from the newly published report on how space data can drive sustainable growth and support national priorities, including net zero and environmental resilience.
- Explore how satellite data, combined with AI, is enabling smarter resource management, improving environmental monitoring, and supporting climate-focused innovation.
- Join discussions with industry, academia, and government on the frameworks needed to unlock the full potential of space data, including governance, standards, and investment priorities.
- Hear from leading organisations on satellite market developments, licensing, and access, and how these will shape the UK’s position in the global space economy.
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Meet the team
Tales Gaspar
Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
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Sophie Greaves
Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure at techUK, overseeing the Telecoms Programme, the Data Centres Programme, and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie leads our work across telecoms networks, security and resilience, supply chain diversification, advanced communications technologies, spectrum policy, and data centres - bringing these areas together into a dedicated Digital Infrastructure unit. She was previously Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 0207 331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
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Josh Turpin
Senior Programme Manager, Telecoms and Net Zero, techUK
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
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