May 2022
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This conference focused on next steps for the UK space sector.
It brought together key stakeholders and policymakers to discuss the UK National space strategy and Defence Space Strategy.
Areas for discussion included:
- the space strategies - issues ◦ opportunities ◦ implementation
- sector development - priorities for regulation ◦ sector support ◦ investment & growth
- UK international positioning - the competitive landscape ◦ UK participation in international research & navigation networks ◦ opportunities for partnerships & trade
- research and innovation - including next steps for development: clusters & hubs ◦ knowledge exchange ◦ infrastructure ◦ the talent pipeline
- responsible and sustainable use of space - governance ◦ spectrum & technology ◦ policy priorities ◦ international relationships
We were pleased to be able to include keynote sessions with Rebecca Evernden, Director (Space), BEIS; Ian Annett, Deputy CEO for Programme Delivery, UK Space Agency; Justin Moore, Head of Space and Science, Ofcom; Natalie Moore, Head of Space Policy, Space Directorate, MOD; Elodie Viau, Director of Telecommunication and Integrated Applications; and Head, ECSAT, European Space Agency (Pre-recorded contribution); and Stuart Martin, CEO, Satellite Application Catapult.
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from BEIS; Ofcom; UKSA; Defence Airspace and Air Traffic Management; European Space Agency; Cabinet Office; CMA; DAERA, NI; Defra; DCMS; DIT; DfT; FCDO; Geospatial Commission; Home Office; IPO; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government.
