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.
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).
Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayneshpatel/
Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
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/
Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
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
