Industry Space Days 2026 Overview
Date: 24/09/2026
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On 16–17 September 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) hosted a record 3100 visitors at the Industry Space Days (ISD) event held at ESA’s ESTEC technical centre, Netherlands. This event is the largest ESA-focused B2B gathering, pivotal for the European space calendar.
Key Highlights:
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ESA Director General, Josef Aschbacher, opened the event with over 100 presentations delivered across three conference halls, providing insights into ESA’s activities and procurement needs.
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B2B Zone: Featured 1500 companies and investors, facilitating nearly 10,000 meetings for potential collaboration.
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Exhibition Hall: About 240 exhibitors, including startups from ESA’s Business Incubation Centre, showcased their capabilities.
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New Additions: The Technology Tent allowed companies to present completed ESA Technology projects, while ESA laboratories were also accessible.
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Organized By: ESA’s SME section, aiming to foster cooperation within the space sector.
Quotes from ESA Officials
Jens Kauffmann, Head of ESA’s SME Section, noted the record participation illustrates the industry’s demand for access to ESA programs, stating the event aimed to enable connections and growth for businesses, especially SMEs.
Christine Klein, ESA Director of Finance, emphasized the ISD as a vital platform for collaborative building, expressing delight over the event’s sold-out turnout and looking forward to the next edition in 2028.
Additional Information
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Photos and Presentations: Photos are available here. Presentations will be downloadable from the ISD website.
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Follow the event experiences on social media using #ISD2026ESA.
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Conclusion
The Industry Space Days 2026 represented a significant opportunity for collaboration within the European space sector, uniting various stakeholders and highlighting the evolving landscape of space industry partnerships.
