The countdown has begun for Space-Comm Expo Scotland at SEC Glasgow, 3-4 December, with just one week to go before lift-off and the biggest ever space industry event to be held in Scotland. Space-Comm Expo Scotland will welcome over 2,000 global leaders from government and business, with over 100 speakers and 50 exhibitors, showcasing the very latest space technology and capabilities.  Space is transforming our world and Scotland has one of the fastest growing space industries in Europe. 

 

Space-Comm Expo Scotland offers something for everyone, with a free Exhibition pass you can explore the exhibition floor and attend free features, whilst the Premium Pass provides full access to the keynote conference theatre and VIP networking.

 

The event will feature an exciting two day programme with government delegations, keynote speakers, panel sessions, symposiums and exhibitors including spaceports, rocket launch, satellite manufacturing, earth observation, in-orbit servicing, computing, AI and robotics. The event offers unrivalled access to meet and network with policymakers, entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, and scientists.

Minister for Business Richard Lochhead from the Scottish Government said: “Scotland’s space sector presents one of the most exciting opportunities for delivering economic growth while capitalising on the country’s enormous talents, expertise and innovation to be at the forefront of the global space industry. I am grateful to Space-Comm for organising what promises to be the biggest space conference in the country to date – reflecting the scale and momentum of the industry itself. I am sure it will be another tremendous opportunity to unlock new opportunities for closer collaboration and business and look forward to joining the conversation in Glasgow next week.”

Dr. Natasha Nicholson, CEO of Space Scotland: “With just one week to go until Space-Comm Expo Scotland opens its doors, excitement is building across the global space community. This year’s programme brings together leading voices from industry, government and academia to explore the technologies and partnerships shaping the future of space. Space Scotland is proud to support the event with a series of dedicated sessions that will encourage investment, foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and open opportunities for organisations across the UK and beyond. Space-Comm Expo Scotland is more than just an exhibition, it is a platform for progress, and we look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world.”

 

Space-Comm Expo Scotland provides a unique opportunity for companies in adjacent industries such as computing, electronics, engineering and manufacturing to explore the potential of one of the fastest growing sectors in the world valued at $1 trillion by 2030, driven by rapid advances in technology and collaboration between government and commercial sectors.

 

In the UK, space is valued at £18.6bn to the economy with nearly 20% of GDP reliant on satellite services, essential for communication, security, money transfers, navigation, emergency services and weather forecasting. In Scotland, the space sector delivers £1.3 billion to the Scottish economy, with approximately 9,000 employees according to ADS Group. 

 

The programme at this year’s event will explore key topics including global collaboration, security and defence, launch capabilities, satellite manufacturing, opportunities for the UK and Scotland, regulation, skills and space sustainability. Key features will include workshops and roundtables for In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (ISAM), Life Sciences and Bio-Tech, an Investors Forum and Space Law Symposium.

 

Space-Comm Expo Scotland is organised in partnership with ADS Group and supported by UK Space Agency and Space Scotland to promote collaboration, support investment and drive growth for the UK and global space industry. Sponsors include Lockheed Martin, DLA Piper, SEKO, Satellite Applications Catapult, Sofant Technologies and Skyrora. Space-Comm is ‘the’ leading event organiser for the space industry, attracting visitors from across Europe and the global space industry to Space-Comm Expo Scotland at SEC Glasgow 3-4 December and Space-Comm Expo Europe at ExCeL London 4-5 March 2026.