What is Space Suppliers Summit?

Space Suppliers Summit Scotland (S³) is a premier international business convention that focuses on the upstream companies and entities working in space manufacturing and exploration.

“We bring together industry leaders to network and engage in a high-level conference day, as well as workshops and one-to-one business meetings.”

industry leaders

Who we are

S³ brings together industry leaders to network and engage in a high-level conference day, as well as workshops and one-to-one business meetings. This supply chain-oriented event is designed to let participants come together to share, collaborate, learn and explore opportunities for business engagement.

150Companies

250 Participants

10 Countries

3,200 B2B Meetings

location

Why Scotland?

Scotland is home to nearly a fifth of all UK space jobs
Plans to have a £4 billion share of the global space market by 2030
There are several potential vertical and horizontal spaceport sites across Scotland, including Sutherland Space Hub and the Shetland Space Centre
Space Hub Sutherland was granted planning approval by the Highland Council in August 2020
Rocket and Satellite launches planned for early 2020s
Important regional developments exploring launch activities in support of Scotland’s space ecosystem
Scotland will be able to offer full end-to-end capabilities in the small satellite supply chain
Industry and technology advancements are supported by world-class academic research from institutions such as the University of Strathclyde and the University of Edinburgh

TIMES AND DATES

Event program

6TH feb 2024

DAY 1

9 AM – 5.30 PM

Space Suppliers
Summit Conference

5.30 PM – 9 PM

Networking Reception

7TH feb 2024

DAY 2

9 AM – 5.30 PM

Business Meetings and Workshops

5.30 PM – 9 PM

Networking Reception

location

Why Glasgow?

Glasgow is a key hub in the Scottish space industry, finding itself at the forefront of a European revolution in space systems, payload manufacture, launch and downstream activity. By fostering an ecosystem that encourages new partnerships and actively seeks out collaboration, the region has seen continued success in the global space market.

Versatile and agile space sector
Close collaboration between government, industry & academia
Excellent engineering hub of innovative and diverse companies working in international markets
#1 for small satellite production in Europe
Awarded incubation funding by the UK Space Agency to bring young companies working in the space sector to Tontine Innovation Hub
Part of a UK-wide network of space incubators, supporting the UK’s plans to achieve 10% of the global space market by 2030
Horizontal launch capabilities under development at Glasgow Prestwick Airport backed by an £80 million investment package
Universities at the forefront of skills development and R&D in the space sector

buyers to suppliers

Participant’s profile

The Space Suppliers Summit is an International Business Convention featuring a conference and Business Meetings – with a focus on innovative technologies and market developments driving change in demand for Suppliers, Buyers, R&D and technology companies interested in learning more about the future of the upstream space manufacturing sector. Industry coverage includes:

Suppliers & Subcontractors