The European Space Forum gathered key stakeholders and thought leaders from across the space and satellite sectors

The European Space Forum 2022 took place on 25-26 October in Brussels and online. Gathering over 300 key stakeholders and thought leaders from across the space and satellite sectors in person and over 600 virtually, the event covered a range of key topics in 8 sessions with 60 high-level speakers. 

All sessions were designed to be discussion-based and highly interactive. By encouraging speakers and audience members to speak freely, challenge each other and pool ideas, our aim was to make a real and tangible contribution to policy thinking in this area as we move towards the common goal of securing Europe’s position as a major player in this exciting new era of space innovation.

Session replays are now available on our YouTube channel and a small selection of photographs is available here.

Speakers included Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency; Evi Papantoniou, Acting Director for Space, European Commission; Rajeev Suri, Chairman, Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA); Isabella Poldrugo, Deputy Head of Space Policy Unit, DG DEFIS, European Commission; Guillaume de La Brosse, Head of Unit for Innovation, Start-ups and Economics, DG DEFIS, European Commission, and many others.

Session 4: Overcome the challenges, maximising the opportunities - Achieving the Goals of the Secure Connectivity Initiative

Key Discussion Themes

The European Space Forum Awards 2022

At this year's edition we celebrated European projects at the forefront of innovation and sustainable developments within the space and space technology sectors. A panel of expert judges (including representatives from the European Commission, ESA, and leading space and satellites trade associations) shortlisted the submissions to the following 7 finalists:

• Hi-side
• Inmarsat
• Lunar Cargo

For Innovation in Space Award, and

• Astroscale
• Enpulsion
• OKAPI
• Pneumocell

 For Sustainability in Space Award

Nominees were judged on the unique and innovative nature of their service offerings, but also on the impact that they have made on the sector and broader society, their long-term feasibility and scalability; and the potential that they may have for inspiring future actors within the sector. The winner of the awards was selected with event delegates also getting a say through an audience vote. Sustainability in Space and Innovation in Space Awards promo videos are available to watch on our YouTube channel. 

Sustainability in Space Award Winner 2022 - End-of-Life Services by Astroscale and Docking Plate

Innovation in Space Award Winner 2022 - High-Speed Integrated Satellite Data System by Hi-side

Thank you 

We would like to thank all speakers, delegates and sponsors of this event, as well as our Knowledge Partners, ASD-Eurospace, Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) and European Space Agency (ESA). Many thanks to all the companies that submitted nominations for the Innovation and Sustainability in Space Awards; we received a record number of submissions which were of a very high standard.

Future editions

The European Space Forum is organised annually with the next edition taking place in June 2023, fully in person in Brussels. Should you wish to be involved, please contact Karolina Stankiewicz at space@forum-europe.com / +44 (0) 2920 783 070. We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available to enable sponsors to take advantage of the enhanced face-to-face networking benefits that are made possible by a physical meeting environment.

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