Largest Space Events and Conferences in November 2024: UK and Global Highlights
31st Oct 2024The last month of autumn 2024 offers a fantastic opportunity for space business companies, enthusiasts, and job seekers to connect and network at variety of events and conferences across the UK and globally.
Conferences, lectures, open panels, and space gathering will showcase groundbreaking advancements in space technology while providing a platform for professionals to share insights and experiences. You can engage with industry leaders, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain valuable knowledge about the future of space exploration.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, learn about the latest trends, discover career opportunities in the space sector, or even to have some family fun with a kid who wants to become an astrounat, November’s events are not to be missed!
United Kingdom
Air & Space Institute (ASI) Open Day
When? 2 November
Where? Air and Space Institute (ASI) Newark, Great North Road Newark on Trent NG24 1BL United Kingdom
Open days are a great opportunity to find out more about the Air & Space Institute – you can chat to the expert tutors, see the industry standard workshops and get the information you need to make the right choices for you.
Global MilSatCom 2024
When? 4-7 November
Where? London, United Kingdom
Free to attend for military and government worldwide, this conference, supporting SSAFA, the armed forces charity, is the largest gathering of MilSatCom professionals as it returns for its 26th year. Only at Global MilSatCom will you gain access to five ground-breaking events in one place – new for 2024 the SME Expo & Innovation Stage and the Champion Women in Space Forum!
Get the insights from over 100 of the biggest experts in the field to ensure you stay ahead in the dynamic landscape of military satellite communications.
Reinventing Space Conference
When? 11 November
Where? Royal Aeronautical Society 4 Hamilton Place London W1J 7BQ United Kingdom
Organised by the British Interplanetary Society, each year, the conference brings together a network of innovators from industry, agency, government, financiers, academia and end users to present and discuss the key challenges and opportunities for future space leadership and growth.
The theme of this year’s conference is “The Commercial Revolution”, focusing on the key benefits and emerging issues presented by the rapidly growing number of space missions and activities driven by increasing commercial activity.
Space Technology Applications for the Port, Maritime & logistics sectors
When? 12 November
Where? Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road Colchester CO4 3ZQ United Kingdom
Introduction to the uses of space technology to support marine, port and logistics activities. An interesting insight into the technologies and how they are being applied by businesses in the UK. Includes a look into the European Space Agency funding landscape.
Webb’s Universe: Our cosmic history
When? 16 November
Where? Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road Colchester CO4 3ZQ United Kingdom
Despite the huge advances in space technology in recent decades, much of the universe remains a source of mystery, often provoking more questions than answers. But technology exploring the cosmos continues to progress, from the Hubble telescope first launched in 1990, to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in December 2021.
BBC Sky at Night’s Maggie Aderin-Pocock was one of the British space scientists to work on JWST, and will break down the latest and greatest science to come out of the world’s most powerful space telescope. Now over two years since the first stunningly clear images of the depths of our Universe captured by JWST were released, Maggie will demystify the latest images to be produced by James Webb’s groundbreaking infrared technology.
Join a night of spectacular space science, and discover how we may finally have the tools to answer the biggest questions surrounding our Universe, and how it came to be.
A Tour of the Night Sky with Mark Thompson
When? 22 November
Where? Blakeney Village Hall, Langham Road Blakeney NR25 7PJ United Kingdom
An enchanting guided tour of the night sky at Blakeney Village Hall! Using a powerful laser pointer, our expert guide and well-known astronomer Mark Thompson will explain the workings of the sky, the nature of stars, and point out constellations and other celestial objects of interest. This outdoor session will last approximately one hour. Please dress warmly and consider bringing a deck chair for comfort.
Indoor Session: Following the outdoor tour, there will be a shorter indoor session which will showcase images of objects discussed during the tour.
Weather Contingency: In case of poor weather, the event will transform into a ‘Guided Tour of the Universe.’ This 90-minute indoor session will explore the universe and how astronomers uncover its mysteries.
Space4Nature Open Forum 2024
When? 23 November
Where? University Of Surrey, Stag Hill University Campus GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Space 4 Nature is a three-year project which will see the University of Surrey and the Surrey Wildlife Trust working in partnership with Buglife and the Painshill Park Trust.
The team will enlist the help of the public to inform their work in the newly emerging field of Earth Observation – combining satellite technology and artificial intelligence – to monitor and improve wildlife habitats.
The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist?
When? 26 November
Where? Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street Southville BS3 1JF United Kingdom
Multiple universes and parallel worlds are all the rage in film and TV these days from the Marvel cinematic universe to Stranger Things. But multiverses are more than just fiction, many scientists are increasingly convinced that our universe is just one of a vast number of hidden worlds.
Multiverses crop up all over the place in physics. The modern Big Bang theory suggests that our Universe was just one of an effectively infinite number that are continuously being birthed. Some quantum physicists even argue that every time a choice is made, the universe branches into two parallel worlds. Multiverses have also been invoked to explain why our Universe seems peculiarly well set up for life to exist.
However, the idea of the multiverse is also hugely controversial, striking at the heart of what it means to do science. In this talk, Dr Michael Brooks takes us on a tour of the multiverse, exploring why it’s being taken seriously by many scientists and asking whether we’ll ever be able to access these other worlds.
Aerospace and Space Wales Inaugural Networking Dinner
When? 28 November
Where? Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff, Bute Terrace Cardiff CF10 2FL United Kingdom
The Aerospace Wales & Space Wales Networking Dinner is one of the most anticipated events in the aerospace industry calendar, providing a unique platform for professionals, companies, and stakeholders within the aerospace sector to connect, collaborate, and discuss the future of the industry.
This prestigious event, organized by Aerospace Wales Forum, brings together industry leaders, engineers, policymakers and innovators from across the UK and beyond, to share insights, forge partnerships and celebrate the achievements of the aerospace sector in Wales.
Worldwide
Web Summit
When? 11 November
Where? Lisbon, Portugal
At a time of great uncertainty for many industries and, indeed, the world itself, Web Summit gathers policymakers, heads of state, and the founders and CEOs of technology companies and fast-growing startups, to ask a simple question: Where to next?
It brings together 70,000+ people, and the companies redefining the tech industry.
Beyond Earth Symposium
When? 12-13 November
Where? American University Washington School of Law, Washington DC, USA
Beyond Earth Institute’s mission is to create a policy and legal framework to support the robust development of an in-space economy and the expansion of human civilization beyond Earth.
At the Beyond Earth Symposium 2024, you will wrestle with the critical current issues of the day and delve into the bleeding edge issues that must be moved to the center of international debate. Join stakeholders from across the industry, government, and international sector for this third annual Beyond Earth Symposium. Momentum is building to transform policy and legal landscape to enable a space migration future. Dare to be part of this work.
Space Tech Expo | Europe
When? 19-21 November
Where? Bremen, Germany
The largest B2B space event in Europe. It’s the premier gathering for space professionals across the continent. Get ready to ignite your network, engage with top industry players, and discover the latest advancements in one convenient location. Join it for an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise and forge meaningful connections in the dynamic world of space technology.
This is your opportunity to book bespoke, face-to-face meetings, resulting in hundreds of new industry contacts and potential partnerships.
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