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Ignite Space 2025 - Agenda 

At Ignite Space, we have created a schedule to allow the space industry's top businesses to connect and share ideas across the conference and exhibition in equal measure.

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Providing valuable insights into the industry's technology and developments, we invite SMEs in the space sector, businesses from sectors with space-applicable technologies and support organisations from across the sector to join the space showcase.

 Main Programme

Day 1 - 05 February 2025

  • Photonics4Space at Ignite Space 2025
    Photonics4Space at Ignite Space 2025
    Photonics4Space at Ignite Space 2025
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 16:00
    Atlantis and Discovery Room
    05 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 16:00
    Atlantis and Discovery Room
    Discover how photonics technology is revolutionizing the space industry at Ignite Space 2025!
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  • Welcome Address
    Welcome Address
    Welcome Address
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 13:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    05 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 13:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    Join us for the opening welcome address from Chris White-Horne, Deputy CEO, UK Space Agency and Annelies Look, Deputy CEO, UK Space Agency.
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  • Space Park Leicester Session
    Space Park Leicester Session
    Space Park Leicester Session
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 13:15 – 14:00
    Live Theatre
    05 Feb 2025, 13:15 – 14:00
    Live Theatre
    Addressing the skills required for the UK space sector to grow.
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  • Panel Discussion - Sustainable Space: How to balance business success with responsibility
    Panel Discussion - Sustainable Space: How to balance business success with responsibility
    Panel Discussion - Sustainable Space: How to balance business success with responsibility
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    05 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    Discover insights on how to foster a culture of sustainability within the industry whilst stimulating economic growth for businesses.
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  • Entrepreneurial Spark - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in the Space Sector
    Entrepreneurial Spark - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in the Space Sector
    Entrepreneurial Spark - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in the Space Sector
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:15
    Live Theatre
    05 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:15
    Live Theatre
    In this session, representatives from the UK Space Agency, female entrepreneurs, and industry experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities for female founders in the space sector.
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  • Panel Discussion - Strengthening your business through local partnerships
    Panel Discussion - Strengthening your business through local partnerships
    Panel Discussion - Strengthening your business through local partnerships
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    05 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    Gain practical advice on how to establish and nurture partnerships, ensuring that businesses can leverage these opportunities to further growth.
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  • Panel Discussion - How academics and businesses work together
    Panel Discussion - How academics and businesses work together
    Panel Discussion - How academics and businesses work together
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 15:45 – 16:30
    Live Theatre
    05 Feb 2025, 15:45 – 16:30
    Live Theatre
    Bridging knowledge and innovation. Discover how collaboration between academia and industry drives breakthroughs in the space sector.
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  • Charlie Charlton - Wrap Up
    Charlie Charlton - Wrap Up
    Charlie Charlton - Wrap Up
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 16:15 – 16:30
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    05 Feb 2025, 16:15 – 16:30
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    Ignite Space 2025 host Charlie Charlton concludes day one of the event.
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  • AstroAgency’s SpaceBar - Breaking the Chain: Tackling Space Debris for a Safer Future
    AstroAgency’s SpaceBar - Breaking the Chain: Tackling Space Debris for a Safer Future
    AstroAgency’s SpaceBar - Breaking the Chain: Tackling Space Debris for a Safer Future
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 17:00 – 18:00
    Live Theatre
    05 Feb 2025, 17:00 – 18:00
    Live Theatre
    SpaceBar forum is an informal, interactive networking and knowledge-sharing platform for the thriving global space community hosted by Dallas Campbell and Prof Suzie Imber.
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  • Networking Evening
    Networking Evening
    Networking Evening
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 17:00 – 19:00
    Live Theatre
    05 Feb 2025, 17:00 – 19:00
    Live Theatre
    Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding startup founder, or a seasoned industry professional, this event offers the perfect opportunity to expand your network and forge valuable partnerships.
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Our 2025 Sponsors

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Silver Sponsor

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Day 2 - 06 February

  • Midlands Space Cluster - Breakfast
    Midlands Space Cluster - Breakfast
    Midlands Space Cluster - Breakfast
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 08:30 – 9:30
    Atlantis and Discovery Room
    06 Feb 2025, 08:30 – 9:30
    Atlantis and Discovery Room
    This session will be particularly interesting for those in space technology, manufacturing and skills development.
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  • Keynote Speaker - Suzie Imber
    Keynote Speaker - Suzie Imber
    Keynote Speaker - Suzie Imber
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    06 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    An inspirational talk from Suzie Imber, Professor of Space Physics at the University of Leicester
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  • A sofa-full of Start Ups – what would you tell your younger self?
    A sofa-full of Start Ups – what would you tell your younger self?
    A sofa-full of Start Ups – what would you tell your younger self?
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00
    Live Theatre
    06 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00
    Live Theatre
    TECHNIA will discuss with three to four Start Ups the challenges and travails of taking the bright idea on a Friday through to TRL 6 and beyond, and onto the next generation of their product.
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  • Panel Discussion - Exploring New Horizons through cross sector collaboration
    Panel Discussion - Exploring New Horizons through cross sector collaboration
    Panel Discussion - Exploring New Horizons through cross sector collaboration
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    06 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    Gain insights into the opportunities and challenges of entering the space sector, the importance of strategic partnerships, and the support that is available through the space ecosystem to support growth.
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  • Airbus - SME Success Action Plan
    Airbus - SME Success Action Plan
    Airbus - SME Success Action Plan
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 13:30
    Atlantis and Discovery Room
    06 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 13:30
    Atlantis and Discovery Room
    In today's competitive business landscape, SMEs face challenges in market entry and long-term success. This interactive workshop empowers SMEs to tackle these hurdles and create a strategic action plan with ecosystem support.
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  • Technology Showcase
    Technology Showcase
    Technology Showcase
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 13:45
    Live Theatre
    06 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 13:45
    Live Theatre
    Explore the future of space innovation! Witness cutting-edge breakthroughs from the UK's leading space businesses
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  • Keynote Speaker - Mark Dumville, CEO, GMV
    Keynote Speaker - Mark Dumville, CEO, GMV
    Keynote Speaker - Mark Dumville, CEO, GMV
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:00
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    06 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:00
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    An inspirational story as Mark talks about his journey from start-up to SME and then to being part of one of the largest space companies in Europe.
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  • Panel Discussion - Dual Use By Design: How can innovation maximise impact across sectors
    Panel Discussion - Dual Use By Design: How can innovation maximise impact across sectors
    Panel Discussion - Dual Use By Design: How can innovation maximise impact across sectors
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 14:15 – 15:00
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    06 Feb 2025, 14:15 – 15:00
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    Innovate with purpose. Discover how dual-use technology can deliver ground-breaking solutions and create value across multiple sectors.
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  • Navigating the Global Market: A Guide to Exporting Space Products and Services
    Navigating the Global Market: A Guide to Exporting Space Products and Services
    Navigating the Global Market: A Guide to Exporting Space Products and Services
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 14:15 – 15:00
    Live Theatre
    06 Feb 2025, 14:15 – 15:00
    Live Theatre
    Join us for an insightful session hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), designed to help small and medium-sized space companies capture a slice of the rapidly growing global space market.
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  • Future of the UK Space Sector: Ambition, Innovation and Opportunity
    Future of the UK Space Sector: Ambition, Innovation and Opportunity
    Future of the UK Space Sector: Ambition, Innovation and Opportunity
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 15:15 – 16:00
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    06 Feb 2025, 15:15 – 16:00
    Main Stage - Planetarium
    What’s next for the UK space sector? Join us as we look ahead to the bold ambitions, cutting-edge innovations, and emerging opportunities shaping the future.
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