• Farnborough International Space Show will pioneer UK commercial space sector at the birthplace of UK aviation
• New annual event will convene senior international space industry and political stakeholders
• Event is launched with the support of ADS and UKspace

(30 January 2024, Farnborough) – Farnborough International (FIL) today announced the launch of Farnborough International Space Show, a new, annual UK space industry event to pioneer the commercial space age.Taking place between 19-20 March 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, the event will connect the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia.

The new Farnborough International Space Show will enable FIL to leverage its links to parent company ADS Group, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries.

A proven legacy to connect global industries

Farnborough International Space Show will convene a global audience of key space manufacturers and suppliers, senior-level buyers and influencers, C-Suite professionals and UK and international Governments.

“We’re delighted to launch Farnborough International Space Show, providing an annual collaborative showcase of leading solutions, technology and insight for the new era of commercial space,” said Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International.

“2025 presents a unique opportunity for the international space sector to convene here in Farnborough, building on our 75-year legacy as organisers of the world’s best airshow.”

The show will continue the proven success of the Business Connections Exchange and Delegations programmes, which provides buyers and suppliers with the ultimate networking opportunity to meet face-to-face and to do real business, as well as meet with key UK and international Government stakeholders, all under one-roof.

A show by the sector, for the sector

Farnborough International Space Show is committed to supporting the UK Government to grow our space economy, and make the UK one of the world’s most innovative and attractive space economies in the world, through facilitating high-level innovation and collaboration.

“We’re delighted to support the launch of Farnborough International Space Show, at a time where support to the UK space industry is more pivotal than ever. The £17.5 billion UK space industry contributes £7 billion to the UK economy[1].” said Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group. “This pioneering new exhibition will allow the industry to leverage a trusted convening power across advanced manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on political and international stakeholders.”

“Support from partners such as UKspace further highlights our continued commitment to fostering partnerships that benefit our members across the country.”

As well as providing the opportunity to discover leading solutions, services and technologies from across the space sector, attendees will be able to hear from a curated programme of influential, free-to-attend conference sessions featuring senior international space industry, academic and Government speakers.

The event is further launched with the partnership of UKSpace. Lizzie Kerr, Director at UKspace commented:

“Following many years of partnership with Farnborough International, UKSpace is delighted to support the introduction of Farnborough International Space Show. With a programme of activity centered around senior space stakeholders across the commercial, industrial, academic and political sectors, we look forward to a continued collaboration with ADS Group and FIL to deliver a pioneering event on behalf of our members.”

To find out more about exhibiting at Farnborough International Space Show or registering your interest to attend as a free visitor, visit www.farnboroughspaceshow.com

The home of British aerospace

With the launch of Farnborough International Space Show in 2025, FIL will no longer partner with Hub Exhibitions following this year’s Space-Comm Expo.

“We thank Hub Exhibitions for the past three years of an important partnership in delivering Space-Comm Expo,” said Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International. “With an ever-closer relationship to our parent company ADS Group, we feel that now is the time to bring our pioneering efforts to enhance the UK space industry in-house.”

“We look forward to a successful final 2024 edition of Space-Comm Expo at Farnborough and wish Hub Exhibitions the very best with their future endeavours.”

About Farnborough International

Farnborough International runs some of the world’s most prestigious aerospace and business events, including the famous Farnborough International Airshow. Covering 20,000sqm of event space, the Exhibition and Conference Centre offers a multi-functional venue with flexible spaces and has been purpose-built for the hosting of large-scale events.  

Farnborough International is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS Group, leveraging the convening power of trade association ADS’ 1300-strong membership base across the UK’s world leading advanced manufacturing sectors of aerospace, defence, security and space.