Join us for a showcasing of opportunities in Space & Defence
This exciting event, held at the cutting-edge SPECTRA building, is themed around the University of Hertfordshire's key competencies which include astrophysics, aerospace engineering, satellite communications and bio-detection, aerosol science, and agriculture. It will showcase opportunities for businesses to collaborate with industry and academia across the space and defence sectors.
The event will feature:
- Laboratory tours
- Presentations and talks on key collaborative projects within UH's Centres for Engineering Research
- Astrophysics Research and the Wolfson Centre for Bio-detection and Instrumentation with partners (such as The National Composite Centre, MBDA, Airbus, European Space Agency and SMEs specialising in Space)
- The latest information on funding pathways from Space East and Hertfordshire Futures
- Roundtable discussions
- Dedicated business exhibition forum
- Networking opportunities and face to face introductions and discussions
Agenda
9:30am - 10am Coffee and networking
10am - 10:30am Welcome and introductions from UoH and Space East
10:30am - 10:45am Jon from UK Space Agency
10:45am - 11am Jake from Satellite Applications Catapult
11am - 11:30am Coffee break and networking
11:30am - 12:30pm Keynote speakers: Airbus, UoH, Herts Futures, UK Defence
12:30pm - 1pm Lunch breAK and networking
1pm - 2pm Roundtable discussion and Q&A
2pm - 3pm Academic tours and networking
Who should attend?
Event attendees will be drawn from Hertfordshire and the wider Eastern region and will be limited to 100 businesses, so booking early is essential.
As with all Space East events, this opportunity is completely free to attend, and lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please note: All information is correct at time of writing. Regrettably some exhibitors and speakers may not be able to attend on the day.