On Tuesday 21 February, techUK will host its first Space Tech and Finance Summit at our London offices.
The in-person event, in collaboration with the D Group, will feature a Pitching Session, which will highlight the pioneering work that is present within the space industry.
Hear from space start-ups and SMEs about the latest R&D emerging from the sector, whilst we examine the economic outlook for private sector investment into the UK’s space and satellite sector, the incentives driving access to capital and what’s needed to fulfil the UK’s ambition of a world-class space economy.
Speakers
We are pleased to be able to include a keynote session with George Freeman, Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
George Freeman MP
Other confirmed speakers include:
Agenda
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14:00 – 14:05 |
Welcome and Introductions |
Matt Evans, techUK |
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14:05 – 14:15 |
Keynote speech |
George Freeman, Minister of State |
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14:15 – 15:10 |
Panel discussion ‘Opportunity and importance of investing in UK space’ |
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15:10– 16:00 |
Pitching session |
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16:00-17:00 |
Close & Networking |
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About
The UK has set out ambitious strategies for the national space sector. Both the National Space Strategy and Defence Space Strategy outline a desire to make the UK one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world. What space tech innovation will shape this future? What cutting edge research and development will help sustain the UK’s competitive edge in space science and technology? How can this be best commercialised through the 2020s?
At this exclusive techUK and D Group event, we will bring together some of the most innovative space tech start-ups and businesses operating today, showcasing the UK’s strengths in satellite manufacture, communications, end-to-end satellite service delivery, and high-end navigation systems. We will also explore terrestrial tech that has the potential to “spin in” to the UK space sector, as well as the emerging sectors that government has targeted for high-growth, from in-orbit servicing/manufacture to active debris removal.
If you have any questions, or would like to participate in the pitching session, please contact the team below.
Sophie James
Sophie James
Sophie James is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
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:
- 020 7331 2038
- Twitter:
- @SJMJames1
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-james-52759160/
Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
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
