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.

Companies
0
Participants
0
Countries
0
B2B Meetings
0

location

Why Glasgow?

Glasgow has a rich, long-standing history in manufacturing and a strong industrial and engineering base. 

Supported by cutting-edge research from institutions like the University of Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt University, it is no surprise that the city has evolved into the hub for space industry manufacturing we see today.

Today, Glasgow leads Europe’s space revolution, excelling in satellite production, payload systems, and space technology. 

As one of the world’s largest producers of small satellites—second only to California—Glasgow is home to major international industry players like Alba Orbital, Spire, and AAC Clyde Space. 

Meanwhile on the launch side, the city’s proximity to spaceports in Sutherland and Prestwick further enhances its key position in the global space sector.

By fostering partnerships and collaboration, Glasgow continues to thrive in a competitive market and is recognised globally for its pivotal role in space and aerospace innovation.

TIMES AND DATES

Event program

Day 1

DAY 1

9 AM – 5.30 PM

Space Suppliers
Summit Conference

📌 Technology & Innovation Centre

5.30 PM – 9 PM

Networking Reception

Day 2

DAY 2

9 AM – 5.30 PM

Business Meetings and Workshops

📌 Technology & Innovation Centre

location

Scotland: Shaping Space Innovation

  • Scotland hosts nearly 20% of all UK space jobs
  • In 2024, the Scottish space sector is rapidly expanding, with a 25% increase in space-related companies over one year
  • Scotland is aiming for a £4 billion share of the global space market by 2030, with the international market estimated at $1 trillion annually
  • Several potential vertical and horizontal spaceport sites exist across Scotland, including the Shetland Space Centre and Sutherland Space Hub (which will be the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceport)
  • Planned satellite and rocket launches from Scotland’s spaceports will deploy thousands of satellites, enhancing key services like climate monitoring, telecommunications, and financial systems
  • Scotland will provide full end-to-end capabilities in the small satellite supply chain
  • Scotland appointed its first-ever space envoy in September 2024, underscoring the rapid growth of its space sector
  • Scotland is a leader in sustainable space technology, with green rocket fuels producing up to 90% less carbon. The Scottish Government’s Space Sustainability Roadmap aims for a 50% emissions reduction by 2045, targeting a net-zero space sector
Join us at the Space Suppliers Summit 2026 to learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation from leading experts in Glasgow and from around the world.

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:

  • Industry Players
  • Technology & Innovative Solutions
  • Startups
  • Service Providers, Partners & Enablers
  • Education, Research & Development, & Training
  • Institutional Partners
  • Industry OEMS, Tier-1 and Contractors
  • Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Quality Management
  • Institutional Partners
  • Engineering, R&D, Design
  • …..

who will be there

Industry Coverage

Satellites & Cubesats

Ground Segment Systems & Equipment

Spacecraft Manufacturers

Incubation & Development

Launch Vehicles & Subsystems

Applied Research

Material & Component Suppliers

Software & IT

A HUGE THANKS TO

Our partners 2024