Space Tech Assembly

How is space tech and earth observation (EO) data disrupting your industry? Join us on the 19th of March for our Space Tech Assembly to find out!

What is the Space Tech Assembly?

Space Hub Yorkshire is delighted to announce that an inspirational gathering of space technology and EO data specialists will be congregating in Leeds in 2025.

Experts from the space sector will be joined by UK industry leaders for a day of discussions on a variety of topics.

Interested in exhibiting at STA or sponsoring the event? 

Super! Please send an email to info@halston.marketing with a brief introduction to yourself and your company. We'll then be in touch with any relevant opportunities.

Agenda

09:30am Astronomical Welcome

09:40am Killer Keynote - Ifiok Otung from the University of Bradford

10am How to Scale Yorkshire's Space Tech Manufacturing & Supply Chain Scene Internationally

• Chaired by: Paula Gill from the North West Aerospace Alliance
• With panellists: Andy Butt, Sarah Gregory, Yun-Hang Cho, and Rob Heron

Coffee & Networking

11:10am How EO Data is Transforming AgriTech & Empowering Sustainability

• Chaired by: Dr Gesa Reiss from the University of Leeds
• With panellists: Nima Eskandari, Krupa Nanda Kumar, Sam Hoste, and Arran Taylor
  

11:55am Investment into Yorkshire – Attracting Foreign Direct Investment and Shaping the Region's Future

• Chaired by: Andy Grey from Exotopic
• With panellists: Andy Butt, Myriam Bouzerma, Chris Jones, and Giles Moore

Lunch & Networking

1:40pm Space Tech: Powering the Public Sector

• Chaired by: Mona Bhatia from GeoSpatial Ventures
• With panellists: Phil Baldacchino Steward, Stephanie Ayres, and Jenny Taylor

2:25pm How Space is Shaking Up the Financial & Professional Services Sector

• Chaired by: Vanessa Balmbra from 
• With panellists: Nataliya Tkachenko, Bod Buckby, and David Williams

Coffee & Networking

3:30pm Challenges and Capabilities of Earth Observation in 2025

• Chaired by: Emily Dowd from the University of Leeds
• With panellists: Jonathan Hobson, Alan Raw, Matthew Bray, Dr Stewart Agar, and Sue Streatfield

4:15pm Compelling Close 

4:20pm STA 2025 ends

Whether you join us for the whole Space Tech Assembly or just the morning or afternoon, you’ll leave with an imagination sparked by the possibilities of space tech.