Case study
The European Space Forum 2024
24–25 June 2024 Brussels
Key Speakers Included
Timo Pesonen
Director-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), European Commission
Thomas Dermine
State Secretary for Economic Recovery and Strategic Investments, Government of Belgium
Orsolya Ferencz
Ministerial Commissioner for Space Research, Government of Hungary
Aarti Holla Maini
Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Josef Aschbacher
Director General, ESA
Eva Berneke
Vice Chair, GSOA, CEO, Eutelsat Group
Rodrigo da Costa
Executive Director, EUSPA
Benedikta von Seherr-Thoß
Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defence, European External Action Service (EEAS)
Toni Tolker-Nielsen
Acting Director of Space Transportation, ESA
Julie Kearney
Chief, Space Bureau, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Christophe Grudler
Member & Rapporteur on the EU Secure Connectivity Initiative, European Parliament
Niklas Nienaß
Member, European Parliament
Isabella Poldrugo
Acting Head of Unit, Space Policy, DG DEFIS, European Commission
Olivier Lemaitre
Secretary General, Eurospace
Marc Serres
CEO, Luxembourg Space Agency
Job titles correct at the time of the event
Event Sponsors
Overview
The European Space Forum returned to Brussels in June 2024 for the 4th edition, bringing together over 380 in-person participants, including key industry leaders and policymakers, across two full days of face-to-face debate.
This year, the event was held in partnership with GSOA, with the participation of ESA, and under the auspices of the outgoing Belgian presidency and the incoming Hungarian presidency.
Through keynote speeches and panel discussions, important policy initiatives were covered including the EU Space Law and single market for space, space sustainability, and ensuring long-term autonomous access to space.
The key topics focused on throughout the conference included:
- EU Space Law & a single market for Space
- Ensuring long term autonomous access to space
- IRIS² and Secure Space Based Connectivity
- Space Sustainability
- Europe's economic security on the global stage
- Delivering EU Competitiveness in Space
- Harnessing the power of space data
- Space, Security and Defence
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What We Did:
- Research and programme production, as well as liaison with the European Commission, Belgian Presidency to the Council of the European Union, industry knowledge partners and other relevant stakeholders
- Identification and invitation of speakers, as well as regular contact with those confirmed to organise the content and format of their contribution
- Sponsor outreach and management of 21 different level sponsors
- Media partnerships outreach and execution; advertising via their platforms and facilitating on-site coverage and delegate & speaker interviews
- Venue research, liaison and management on site
- Design of event branding and implementation across all conference elements, including the website, registration page, stage backdrop, and banners
- Marketing campaign; raising awareness for the event through email marketing, personal invitations and a social media strategy and translating these activities into registrations
- Production and distribution of digital delegate resource pack
- Website and registration platform design, implementation and management
- Registrations and delegate management
- Full AV set up and fulfilment, stage design and collaboration with suppliers to deliver live production as well as record all sessions to make available for delegates and others following the conference
- On-site presence at the event to coordinate all final technical and choreographic arrangements, catering organisation, welcoming of speakers and assistance to delegates
- On-site marketing including posting on social media and creating content such as an event day highlights reel and speaker interviews
- Exhibition area for sponsors and partners for further promotion of their products and services
- Organisation of an exclusive, invitation-only pre-conference dinner for speakers and sponsors of the conference, as well as selected top-level experts
- Organising and hosting an invite-only high-level luncheon
- Organising and hosting an open-to-all networking cocktail reception
- In-house photography coverage throughout the event
- Production of highlights video
- Production of event items with partner logos, including paper coffee cups, lanyards and conference badges
Event Gallery
Highlights Video | The European Space Forum 2024
The European Space Forum 2024 - Session recordings
Testimonials
"I am sincerely grateful for your exceptional organisation, invaluable help, and unwavering patience. Assuming an active role during your event enabled us to make further contacts and reassures as the presidency approaches."
Norbert Aradi, Space Attaché, Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU
"I would like to thank you for the organisation. Good events mean that behind the scenes everything is thought of. I couldn’t be happier with the organisational side, even out of special requests. You were super responsive and able to organise this very quickly. Many thanks for your help and for going this extra mile, it really means a lot."
Elaine Walsh, Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer, Viasat
"My sincere gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the European Space Forum 2024. The event was exceptionally well-organised, and I thoroughly enjoyed the insightful discussions and the chance to connect with other colleagues in the space field."
Carlos Martínez Pagán, Deputy Defence Counsellor, Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help with the arrangements. Your support was super valuable, and I really appreciate everything you did. Looking forward to working together on future events."
Katja Tervahartiala, Event Marketing Manager, ICEYE
“I think your events are absolutely fabulous. This is one of the few events that doesn’t focus on show and glitter and glam, if you will. I think it’s more about the substance, and historically Forum Europe/ Forum Global have always hosted events that really foster a critical debate between policymakers and industry, and that’s what we see again here now, focusing on European space issues.”
Aarti Holla Maini, Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
“These type of occasions help me to meet the higher level people, and they were present here at the show. So I think that’s indeed one of the key elements.”
Koen Willems, VP of EU Programmes and Government Relations, ST Engineering iDirect (Europe)
“I want to express my gratitude for the insightful discussions during the European Space Forum this year. This conference had an ambitious agenda and was able to put together speakers freely exchanging ideas, challenging each other and debating on critical topics shaping a robust and sustainable European Space sector for the decades to come. As we navigate sustainability, resilience, economic viability and cooperation, I appreciated the professional efficiency and kindness of the organisers and valued both the enriching debates as well as the networking with key stakeholders.
I also extend my appreciation to the participants of the panel discussion I led. Their valuable insights enriched our dialogue and contributed to shaping the path ahead. A not-to-be missed conference for the sector!!”
Christine Leurquin, SVP, EU Space and Defence Strategy, PeriHelion
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