The Biggest Space & Tech Conferences in March 2025: Where Do Industry Pros & Aspiring Experts Meet?

If you’ve ever wanted to rub elbows with aerospace heavyweights, debate orbital debris policies over coffee, or just soak up the latest space tech breakthroughs, March 2025 is stacked with must-attend events. From London to Montana, Melbourne to Munich, the biggest brains in space exploration, defense, and commercial ventures are coming together to talk shop, showcase game-changing innovations, and – let’s be real – probably drop a few mind-blowing predictions about humanity’s future beyond Earth.

Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro, an ambitious newcomer, or just someone who can’t resist a good keynote on nuclear propulsion, there’s something for everyone. Think deep dives into space security, the next-gen satellite economy, and how AI is rewriting the rules of planetary science. Oh, and networking? Plenty of it – because nothing says “future business partner” like geeking out over lunar resource extraction strategies.

Here’s your guide to the top space and tech events happening in March. Let’s get started!

UK Space Events

1. NAVISP Industry Days 2025

When? 4-5 March 2025
Where? University of London, Senate House, Malet St, London WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom

Who? Established leaders and emerging innovators within the global PNT ecosystem

What? It’s the premier event for exploring the latest advancements in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies. This year’s theme, “Innovate, Integrate, Elevate: Powering Global PNT Competitiveness,” sets the stage for two days of in-depth discussions, cutting-edge insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities. The event is designed to facilitate collaboration among well-established companies across Europe and Canada, as well as newcomers eager to make a significant impact in the fast-evolving PNT sector.

2. Space Security Conference 2025: Chatham House

When? 5 March 2025
Where? Chatham House (London, UK) and online

Who? Policymakers, industry leaders, multilateral organizations, academia, and NGOs
What? High-level discussions on the evolving dynamics of space security. This event will explore how public and private sectors are addressing security risks, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that space remains a driver of both defense and economic growth.

It will provide fresh perspectives and insights into conflict, competition and cooperation in outer space, exploring how the public and private sectors are addressing space security challenges and fostering a secure environment whilst harnessing the benefits of space for defence and economic growth.

Through high-level panel dialogues, candid under the Chatham House Rule conversations (exclusive to in-person attendees) and networking opportunities, you will connect with a global gathering of senior policymakers, space security experts and business leaders to engage in crucial discussions helping to shape the future of space security through dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.

• In-person access: 10% discount for our network using code ‘ORBITAL25’
• Virtual-only access: Complimentary for our network using code ‘ORBITAL25VIRTUAL’

Agenda and registration details can be found here.

3. Space-Comm Expo

When? 11 – 12 March 2025
Where? London, UK

Who? 200 exhibitors, 50 speakers and 5,000 attendees including global leaders and influencers from across government, business, aerospace and defence. It’s the largest event for the UK space industry with international delegations and visitors from NASA, ESA, NATO alongside Primes, SMEs and Start-Ups at the forefront of technology and innovation.

What? The UK’s leading event is now entering its fifth year. The multi award-winning Space-Comm Expo is dedicated to supporting the space industry with a unique format including UK and international exhibitors, product demonstrations, keynote speakers, multiple conference theatres, roundtables and 1-2-1 networking opportunities.

4. PocketQube Conference

When? 25 – 27 March 2025
Where? Glasgow University Union, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Who? Industry professionals, academic researchers and students who are developing the new and rapidly growing field of pico-satellites.

What? It’s an international conference addressing the technical challenges associated with developing PocketQube technology for widening space access, shaping the future of space democratization in the process.

5. Space Tech Assembly

When? 19 March 2025
Where? University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Who? EO data specialists, UK industry leaders, space experts

What? An inspirational gathering of space technology and EO data specialists will be congregating in Leeds in 2025. Experts from the space sector will be joined byto explore the impact of ultramodern technologies on:

• AgriTech
• Investment
• The public sector
• Sustainability
• Funding and finance

Whether you join us for the whole Space Tech Assembly or just the morning or afternoon, you’ll leave with an imagination sparked by the possibilities of space tech.

6. Farnborough International Space Show

When? 19-20 March 2025
Where? Farnborough, United Kingdom

Farnborough International Space Show is the must-attend annual exhibition and conference connecting the space ecosystem across industry, defence, government and academia on a global scale. Discover the 6 key themes behind Farnborough International Space Show, each one represents a key area of the global space industry:

• Commercial Space
• Operations & Manufactoring
• Sustainability in space
• Securify & Defence
• Space Exploration
• Earth Observation

Space Event in the United States

1. IEEE Aerospace Conference

When? 1-8 March 2025
Where? Yellowstone Conference Center, Montana, United States

Who? Aerospace Experts, academics, military personnel, and industry leaders.

What? The plenary sessions feature internationally prominent researchers working on frontiers of science and engineering that may significantly impact the world we live in. Registrants are briefed on cutting edge technologies emerging from and intersecting with their disciplines.

Four additional panels have been added to this year’s program:

• Radioisotope Power Systems –The Bigger Picture
• Sustained Lunar Presence Policy
• Space and Lunar Resources –What is the Value Proposition?
• Nuclear Propulsion Systems — Opportunities and Barriers

2. 11th Annual Space Traffic Management Conference

When? 4-5 March 2025
Where? The University of Texas at Austin, Texas USA

Who? Global space experts and thought leaders

What? Join them tackling one of the biggest challenges in modern spaceflight — Space Traffic Management (STM). This conference brings together thought leaders to exchange insights, shape policies, and drive solutions for a safer and more sustainable space environment.

Key Themes:

• Environment: Rethinking sustainability in space – strategies for debris recycling, removal, and reentry, assess the risks of space congestion, and dive into policies shaping orbital capacity.
• Economy: The business of STM – unpack innovations in launch & reentry, discover the potential of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing, and discuss how commercial SSA & traffic coordination can shape the future.
• Ecosystems: The bigger picture – examine the infrastructure supporting STM, from spaceports and cybersecurity to the growing challenges of cislunar and deep space operations. 

3. Satellite 2025

When? 10-13 March 2025
Where? Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Who? Young professionals, industry experts, and government executives will gather to network, share insights, and inspire each other.

What? It is a fast-paced, content-rich conference modeled on the TEDx “lightning talk” format. This year’s conference theme “Ventures Beyond Earth: Exploration Meets Enterprise” focuses on the opportunities emerging from the overlap between the commercial sector and space exploration. Its engaging program includes:

• Thematic expert “lightning talk” sessions, followed by moderated Q&A panels…
• Young Professional and Student lightning talks
• Speed Networking sessions, breaks, and receptions throughout the morning, day, and evening…
• Business Pitch Competition to grow and utilize skills, followed by a Shark Tank-style pitch competition.
• Space Art Competition and Art Show

4. 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC 2025)

When? 10-14 March 2025
Where? The Woodlands, United States

Who? A diverse group of international experts

What? LPSC is a defining event in planetary research. For 56 years, LPSC has been convening the lunar and planetary science community to showcase the latest science, research, and discoveries in the field.

It features oral and poster presentations organized by topical symposia and problem-oriented sessions based on abstracts. Abstracts are submitted from a global scientific community. These abstracts are peer-reviewed, and selections for presentation are based on the overall relevance to the conference and the quality of the science. Special sessions and other events are scheduled throughout the week of the conference.

5. Deep Tech Days

When? 10-14 March 2025
Where? The Woodlands, United States

Four days to uncover what the future of emerging technology holds, connect key people bringing solutions from lab to market, and strengthen the deep tech investment network.

The 2025 Deep Tech Days consists of three anchor events:

• Global Summit: Deepen your knowledge of emerging technologies and strengthen your business amongst a curated guest list of over 3000 leaders in their fields.
• Investor Day: The perfect place to have dedicated, to 1-to-1 meetings with the very best Deep Tech startups and most prominent VCs and CVCs in the world.
• Financing the Future: The exclusive VIP event for LPs and GPs in the Deep Tech investment ecosystem.

6. AeroTech

When? 12-14 March 2025
Where? Charlotte Convention Center, United States

Who? Engineers, executives, regulators, academics, researchers, and scientists from around the world

What? SAE International’s premier professional conference on aerospace technology. At AeroTech, you will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and visionaries, learn about the latest cutting-edge technologies, share and celebrate achievements, and discover new ways to enhance your professional skills and expertise.

AeroTech combines a diverse range of keynote speakers, technical presentations, and interactive panel discussions with a wealth of networking opportunities, making it the perfect forum to gain insights into the latest industry trends and best practices, grow your skill set and network, and explore the future of aerospace.

Worldwide Space Events

1. New Space & Solutions

When? 17-21 March 2025
Where? Sevilla, Spain

Are we citizens really aware of the importance of the satellite sector for our daily lives? Would we be able to communicate, entertain ourselves, work or interact as we do today without satellites? What is the point of so much investment in space? These and other questions will be answered at the “New Space & Solutions” event.

One of the most prominent speakers will be Miguel Belló, who was the commissioner of the Spanish aerospace PERTE and acting director of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) and is now the executive chairman of the British company Orbex Space, dedicated to the launching of satellites.

2. 21st Australian International Aerospace Congress

When? 24-26 March 2025
Where? South Wharf Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Explore the frontiers of aerodynamics, aerostructures, air and space operations, HUMS technologies and much more.

Returning to Melbourne in 2025, the 21st Australian International Aerospace Congress (AIAC21) is the region’s preeminent aerospace forum. Held alongside the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, it’s a deep dive into the latest aerospace and space technologies and research over several flight-filled days.

With a strong focus on collaboration, this year’s congress will bring together engineers, students, academics, researchers and industry specialists to chart new territories in aviation. You’ll have a chance to join in discussion sessions, hear from top players in the industry, build your technical skillset and discover all kinds of partnership opportunities.

3. EUSPA Industry Days

When? 25-26 March 2025
Where? Prague, Czech Republic

This two-day hybrid event will highlight procurement opportunities and provide invaluable insights into EUSPA’s future initiatives. It’s designed to offer participants a comprehensive understanding of EUSPA’s objectives, upcoming developments, and the latest calls for tenders.

Why participate?

• Master Class on crafting high-quality proposals
• Gain insight into EUSPA’s objectives and future developments
• Network with industry leaders and potential partners

4. Munich Satellite Navigation Summit

When? 26-28 March 2025
Where? Munich, Germany

“Resilient PNT – Backbone of Autonomy & Critical Infrastructure!” this will be the theme of the 2025 edition of the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit.

Today PNT services from space are challenged from many directions. Jamming and spoofing events are at an all-time high, but also solar activity is at its maximum causing degraded navigation accuracy or malfunctioning systems in space and on earth. Whereas the everyday use of GNSS by smartphones is still perceived as perfectly normal, those challenges clearly impact operations of safety critical autonomous systems on land, at sea and in the air.

The same is true for critical infrastructure depending on space based PNT and required to operate it. But with the help of modernized GNSS including possible support via LEO-PNT, terrestrial navigation systems or other sensors, GNSS will continue to provide reliable services from the Earth to the Moon’s surface.