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The 18th European Space Conference took place on 27 and 28 January 2026 at the Square Convention Centre in Brussels, bringing together Europe’s institutions, Member States, national agencies, industry, defence actors, innovators and investors for two days of high‑level exchanges.

This year’s edition marked a turning point for Europe’s space ecosystem. With an even stronger presence from ministers and national agencies alongside the EU institutions, the conference demonstrated Europe’s ability to come together, align priorities and deliver. Across discussions on competitiveness, security, sustainability, innovation and investment, it became clear that Europe is entering a new strategic moment that will shape its capabilities for the decade ahead.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s conversations. As we look to the future, we will continue building on this momentum through new activities launched under the European Space Conference Hub, creating more opportunities for Europe’s space community to connect, collaborate and move forward together.