Leaders from NASA, Babcock International Group (Babcock), Lockheed Martin BAE Systems, UK Ministry of Defence, and US Government have been confirmed as speakers for the Farnborough International Space Show and The 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, taking place in the UK during March 2025.
In addition, international pioneers Babcock and Rolls-Royce have announced their presence and support of the Farnborough International organised exhibition.
Taking place 19-20 March 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire, UK, the location of the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow, the event is designed to pioneer the commercial space age and advance space domain defence. From international governments, space commands and space agencies, to leading manufacturers, industry start-ups, and renowned academics, the show is set to be the most important and only occasion for the entire space ecosystem to meet in the UK.
The first wave of speakers confirmed include:
- Neal Misell, CEO of Babcock’s Mission Systems business
- Nik Smith, UK Regional Director for UK and Europe, Lockheed Martin
- Sunghee Lee, CEO, Contec
- Giovanni DiAntonio, Director Technological Innovation, Italian Civil Aviation Authority
- Amz Rashid, Managing Director of Babcock’s Space business
- Victoria Cope, Head of MOD Digital, MOD Strategic Command
- Phil Cooper, Geospatial Global Tech BD, AWS Aerospace and Satelitte Solutions
- Prof Sergio Marchiso, Professor of Law, University of Rome
- Jason Gnaneswaran, Owner of SKYNET 6, Strategic Command, U.K. Ministry of Defence
- Gabriel Sweeney, Director of Policy, Advocacy, and International Division NOAA, US Department of Commerce US Department of Commerce
Babcock, which operates Skynet, the UK’s military satellite communications system, among many other critical activities, will showcase its innovative solutions and technologies driving advancements in the space sector at the show. Babcock is also sponsoring the Satellite Stage, a central hub for thought leadership and discussions on the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in satellite technology.
Neal Misell, Chief Executive of Babcock’s Mission Systems business which manages Skynet said: “Space is becoming increasingly important in areas such as national security.
“Given the significant role Babcock plays in space communications, this event will be a real opportunity to collaborate with industry and academic partners to address the key topics from skills to security and to work on future solutions, together.”
Global developer of complex power and propulsion solutions, Rolls-Royce will be presenting its pioneering research into how nuclear power could be used to support a future Moon base for astronauts as part of its Micro-Reactor programme at the two-day event.
Babcock and Rolls-Royce join the likes of Viasat, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, KIPSE, Global Spaceport Alliance, Space South Central, Magdrive, International Supply Chain Management, Rayfast, Cornwall Space Cluster, and many more on the show floor.
ISRSE-40 announces speakers
The event will be co-located with the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40), a world-renowned conference taking place on UK soil for the first time in its history, to share crucial, emerging knowledge in pursuit of protecting the planet and its people. Taking place 17-21 March 2025, the Symposium will host a range of participants dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing technologies and the data analysis pivotal to Earth Observation capabilities and space applications, including senior leaders from the likes of NASA, ESA, DLR, JAXA and ASI.
Speakers confirmed for ISRSE-40 include:
- Dr Stephen Volz, Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Dr Lawrence Friedl, Director, NASA Applied Sciences Program, NASA
- Dr Doris Klein, Scientific Advisor, DLR (German Aerospace Center)
- Martin Smye-Rumsby, ISR Propositions & Campaigns Lead, Space, BAE Systems
- Dr Driss El Hadani, Deputy Director/Senior Adviser, United Nation Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
- Dr Huadong Guo, DG, International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS)
The co-location between the two events creates an exclusive opportunity for the global space industry to access the whole ecosystem – upstream and downstream – in one place, and at the same time. By convening agency, government, academic and industrial audiences together, the events enable an interdisciplinary approach to the modern challenges in the space sector.
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By exhibiting at Farnborough International Space Show (FISS), you gain access to a unique opportunity to showcase your business on a global stage and unlock several exhibitor benefits. This prestigious event, the largest international gathering of industry professionals in the UK, attracts a diverse audience of key decision-makers, influencers and innovators from across the aerospace and space sectors.
Exhibiting at FISS2025 not only provides an excellent platform to promote your products and services, but it also opens the door to a wide range of exclusive benefits that are available only to participants at Farnborough International’s events. Below, we highlight 9 key advantages of exhibiting at this renowned show:
Meet New and Targeted Connections
Farnborough International Space Show is a premier event designed to connect a highly engaged and influential audience, ensuring that exhibitors meet the people who truly matter in driving growth and innovation.
As the largest international event for the space sector in the UK, the show offers exhibitors a unique and unparalleled platform to network with industry leaders, policymakers, investors and other key stakeholders. It’s an exceptional opportunity to showcase your expertise, introduce your solutions to a receptive audience, and build meaningful relationships that could lead to transformative collaborations.
Establish New Routes to Market
Farnborough International Space Show serves as a gateway to unlocking new business opportunities across the globe. With a diverse and truly international audience, this event provides unparalleled access to a network of partners from all corners of the space industry, offering exhibitors and attendees the chance to connect with key players on a global scale.
Whether your business focuses on upstream activities such as satellite manufacturing and launch services, midstream operations like data processing and infrastructure development, or downstream applications that deliver space-based solutions to end users, FISS ensures that you can engage with the right stakeholders for your sector. This comprehensive approach allows participants to explore new routes to market, discover emerging trends, and forge strategic alliances that can help scale operations and drive innovation.
Connect with High-Level Industry Experts
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to engage directly with top professionals and decision-makers across the space industry. Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas, seek advice or foster potential collaborations, our events are designed to bring together the brightest minds from the entire space sector.
Immerse yourself in our comprehensive conference sessions, featuring thought-provoking keynotes and panel discussions, led by industry leaders and government representatives. This programme is your gateway to exploring the latest trends and challenges shaping the future of the space sector. With unparalleled opportunities for networking, you’ll connect with key stakeholders and like-minded professionals who share your vision.
Build Your Sales Pipelines
Expand and strengthen your sales pipeline by connecting directly with key decision-makers and industry professionals. Our events provide the perfect platform to showcase your solutions, generate quality leads, and develop long-term business relationships that drive growth.
Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to engage with buyers who are actively seeking innovative products and services. Personal interactions at our events foster trust and open the door to meaningful conversations, enabling you to better understand buyer needs and position your offerings effectively in a competitive market.
Exhibitors at FISS also gain priority access to our Business Connections Exchange programme, where our bespoke system pairs up suited buyers, suppliers and investors to foster collaborative and effective meetings.
Launch and Showcase New Products and Services
Unveil your latest innovations at Farnborough International Space Show, the ultimate stage for reaching the global space industry. Whether it’s a groundbreaking product, a cutting-edge service, or a transformative solution, this event is your opportunity to make a bold statement.
Capture the attention of key stakeholders by with an announcements and drive traffic to your stand, spark meaningful conversations, and position your brand as a pioneer in the space sector. A live demonstration or interactive display to showcase your product or service can truly bring your innovations to life. Highlighting your capabilities in this way not only attracts attention but also creates memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Generate Brand Awareness
Position your brand at the forefront of the industry by participating in this high-profile event designed to amplify your visibility. Showcase your expertise, products and services to an engaged audience of industry leaders, government officials, and potential clients. We can help you stand out in a competitive market and leave a lasting impression.
See your influence with key stakeholders and delegations soar by engaging in meaningful conversations, presenting your vision, and aligning with industry priorities.
Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader
Position yourself as a key voice in the space industry by sharing your insights and expertise on stage. Joining fellow industry professionals in the conference programme allows you to address pressing topics, showcase your knowledge, and contribute to shaping the future of the sector.
Take advantage of speaking engagements in one of our two dedicated theatres to elevate your brand and highlight your company’s solutions. The conference programme is a major attraction for visitors, giving you unparalleled visibility to a captivated audience of industry leaders, buyers, and decision-makers.
Discover New Opportunities
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest advancements and innovations shaping the industry. Our events are designed to showcase cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions from leading organisations, SMEs and start-ups.
Gain valuable insights into emerging trends and market demands, enabling you to identify strategic growth opportunities for your business. Whether you’re looking to diversify your portfolio, collaborate with innovators, or expand into new markets, this is your gateway to unlocking potential and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Utilise PR and Marketing Exposure
As an exhibitor at a Farnborough International event, you gain access to unparalleled promotional opportunities. Your brand will be showcased across Farnborough International’s extensive digital channels, including social media platforms, emails and event websites, reaching a global audience of industry professionals.
Enhance your visibility even further by leveraging our connections with leading media partners. We’ll help you amplify your message and gain coverage in industry-leading publications, ensuring your innovations and expertise are seen by the right audience.
Why Exhibit?
Whether you’re looking to engage with new clients, strengthen existing partnerships or expand your market presence, the Farnborough International Space Show is the ideal event for forming vital connections that propel your business forward. Don’t miss the chance to position yourself at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly evolving industry and make the most of our exclusive exhibitor benefits.
Learn more about our exhibiting options and enquire today!
Farnborough International Space Show has been celebrated by UK Government as it readies to convene the global space community in the UK next year.
In the Houses of Commons on 16 October 2024, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, confirmed his attendance at the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show, saying: “Farnborough [International] has done an astonishing job at getting British aviation into the global news” and “the fact that Farnborough is now getting into space, is something we should celebrate as a country”.
Watch the full episode of the House of Commons proceedings.
Taking place 19-20 March 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire, UK, the location of the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow, the event is designed to pioneer the commercial space age and advance space domain defence.
Developed ‘by the sector for the sector’, the must-attend annual exhibition and conference will connect the space ecosystem across industry, defence, government and academia on a global scale, including an audience of major space manufacturers and suppliers, senior buyers and influencers, government departments and agencies, and C-Suite professionals from across the space value chain – upstream, midstream and downstream.
Utilising both Farnborough’s recognised and trusted Business Connections Exchange and International Delegations programmes, visitors and exhibitors have an unrivalled opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and create business value all in one place.
Across three theatres, the conference will provide world-class thought leadership addressing six key themes – Commercial Space, Operations & Manufacturing, Sustainability in Space, Security & Defence, Space Exploration and Earth Observation.
To provide all-encompassing business and industry support, Farnborough International Space Show will deliver a range of features to advance businesses of all sizes, including a Space Solutions Zone, UK Government Hub, ‘Launch Pad’ for start-ups, ‘Meet the Engineer’ networking and Poster & Academia Zone. Exhibitors, at the event include Viasat, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, KIPSE, Global Spaceport Alliance, Space South Central, Magdrive, International Supply Chain Management, Rayfast, Cornwall Space Cluster, and many more.
The event will be co-located with the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40), a world-renowned conference taking place on UK soil for the first time in its history, to share crucial, emerging knowledge in pursuit of protecting the planet and its people. Taking place 17-21 March 2025, the Symposium will host a range of participants dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing technologies and the data analysis pivotal to Earth Observation capabilities and space applications, including senior leaders from the likes of NASA, ESA, DLR, JAXA and ASI.
This co-location between the two events creates an exclusive opportunity for the global space industry to access the whole ecosystem – upstream and downstream – in one place, and at the same time. By convening agency, government, academic and industrial audiences together, the events are enabling an interdisciplinary approach to the modern challenges in the space sector.
Registration is now open for Farnborough International Space Show
We invite you to register for Farnborough International Space Show 2025 (19th and 20th March 2025) and take part in two days of pioneering thought leadership and networking with world-leading companies from the space sector.
Farnborough International Space Show will convene a global audience of key space manufacturers and suppliers, senior buyers and influencers, government departments and agencies, and C-Suite professionals from across the space value chain, upstream, midstream and downstream.
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The UK will host the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40) at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, from 17 to 21 March 2025. ISRSE-40 will run alongside the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show, an event which will pioneer the commercial space age.
Convened biennially since 1962, the Symposium is a global summit for world-renowned experts to share crucial, emerging knowledge in pursuit of protecting the planet and its people from harm.
The Symposium will host multiple international agencies including NASA and ESA, leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners all dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing technologies and the data analysis pivotal to Earth observation capabilities and space applications.
Titled ‘Synergy in Sight: Harnessing Earth Observation for Sustainable Development’, the symposium will emphasise the integration of scientific and technological disciplines through Earth observation to promote sustainability, as well as nurturing the next generation of space professionals in the sector.
Organised by the International Committee for Remote Sensing of Environment (ICORSE), the biennial symposium will run alongside the Farnborough International Space Show 2025 thereby uniting key constituents of the international space community. Collaboration will foster innovation across the fields of remote sensing, Earth observation, and the wider international space ecosystem to drive sector advancements and accelerate new technologies.
A partnership between a consortium of UK-based organisations, including Farnborough International, National Centre for Earth Observation and Space South Central, and ICORSE, the event will foster international collaboration, drive innovation, and address key global challenges including climate change, resource management, and disaster response. Figures from ADS Group indicate significant growth to the UK space industry which directly employs 48,800 people, delivering high value jobs for a highly skilled workforce, and supports 2,300 apprentices across the sector. Turnover growth continues to increase year on year, reaching £17.5 billion in 2022 and adding £7 billion to the UK economy, with space exports valued £5.9 billion to the UK in 2022.
Discussing the announcement, John Latham, President, International Centre for remote Sensing of the Environment, said: “Hosting ISRSE40 offers a pivotal moment for the UK to affirm its leadership in the global space community, driving forward our commitments to innovation, education, and sustainable development. We are poised to deliver a conference that not only addresses today’s challenges but also inspires solutions for the future.”
Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “We are thrilled to be the host venue of this monumental event, alongside the launch of the Farnborough International Space Show. For decades, the UK, and Farnborough in particular, has been a catalyst for pioneering new technologies and forging powerful relationships, so to convene the global space industry on our historic site is an invaluable opportunity to cement the UK’s position at the forefront of the international space market for academia, manufacturing and innovation.”
Steve Volz, from NOAA Federal, added: “NOAA is very impressed with the breadth and depth of the UK proposal to host ISRSE-40 alongside the Farnborough International Space Show next March.
“There is increasing demand across all scales of decision making for critical Earth observations and remote sensing information to help us understand our changing climate, manage our natural resources, and prepare and respond to natural hazards. At the same time, the rapid pace of technological advancement and a growing commercial space sector are changing the way we collect and exploit earth observations. ISRSE-40 will bring together the scientists, applied users, and space industry to advance innovation through enhanced collaboration, helping us all take action for people, the planet and prosperity. NOAA receives important contributions from all of these participants.”
The Farnborough International Space Show is the UK’s largest international event pioneering the commercial space age and advancing space domain defence. The inaugural annual exhibition and conference is a catalyst for the future of international space innovation, connecting the space ecosystem across industry, defence, government and academia on a global scale.
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Farnborough International (FIL) today announced the launch of Farnborough International Space Show 2025, a new, annual UK space industry event to pioneer the commercial space age and advance space domain defence. Taking place between 19-20 March 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, the event will connect the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia.
The new Farnborough International Space Show will enable FIL to leverage its links to parent company ADS Group, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries.
A proven legacy to connect global industries
Farnborough International Space Show will convene a global audience of key space manufacturers and suppliers, senior-level buyers and influencers, C-Suite professionals and UK and international Governments.
“We’re delighted to launch Farnborough International Space Show, providing an annual collaborative showcase of leading solutions, technology and insight for the new era of commercial space,” said Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International.
“2025 presents a unique opportunity for the international space sector to convene here in Farnborough, building on our 75 year legacy as organisers of the world’s best airshow.”
The show will continue the proven success of the Business Connections Exchange and Delegations programmes, which provides buyers and suppliers with the ultimate networking opportunity to meet face-to-face and to do real business, as well as meet with key UK and international Government stakeholders, all under one-roof.
A show by the sector, for the sector
Farnborough International Space Show 2025 is committed to supporting the UK Government to grow our space economy, and make the UK one of the world’s most innovative and attractive space economies in the world, through facilitating high-level innovation and collaboration.
“We’re delighted to support the launch of Farnborough International Space Show, at a time where support to the UK space industry is more pivotal than ever. The £17.5 billion UK space industry contributes £7 billion to the UK economy.” said Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group. “This pioneering new exhibition will allow the industry to leverage a trusted convening power across advanced manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on political and international stakeholders.”
“Support from partners such as UKspace further highlights our continued commitment to fostering partnerships that benefit our members across the country.”
As well as providing the opportunity to discover leading solutions, services and technologies from across the space sector, attendees will be able to hear from a curated programme of influential, free-to-attend conference sessions featuring senior international space industry, academic and Government speakers.
The event is further launched with the partnership of UKspace. Lizzie Kerr, Director at UKspace commented:
“Following many years of partnership with Farnborough International, UKspace is delighted to support the introduction of Farnborough International Space Show 2025. With a programme of activity centered around senior space stakeholders across the commercial, industrial, academic and political sectors, we look forward to a continued collaboration with ADS Group and FIL to deliver a pioneering event on behalf of our members.”
About Farnborough International
Farnborough International runs some of the world’s most prestigious aerospace and business events, including the famous Farnborough International Airshow and it’s hugely popular Space Zone, which show after show continues to attract the industry’s leading companies and agencies to the home of British Aviation. Covering 20,000sqm of event space, the Exhibition and Conference Centre offers a multi-functional venue with flexible spaces and has been purpose-built for the hosting of large-scale events.
Farnborough International is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS Group, leveraging the convening power of trade association ADS’ 1300-strong membership base across the UK’s world leading advanced manufacturing sectors of aerospace, defence, security and space.
Farnborough International Space Show 2025
Registration for the Farnborough Space Show 2025 is due to launch very soon! Stay tuned for the latest on our website and socials, or sign-up here to be the first to hear.
Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the future of space at the highly anticipated Farnborough International Space Show 2025. This event will run alongside the highly anticipated 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40), bringing together the entire space ecosystem under one roof for a week of unparalleled networking and thought-leadership on a truly global scale.
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