Space Innovation

Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
2026-11-23 08:00 - 2026-11-27 17:00 UTC | Campus UNIL-EPFL
Professionals active in the aerospace industry wishing to acquire advanced skills in the field of systems or sub-systems management. No prior formal training in systems engineering is required, but familiarity with engineering projects in aerospace or related fields will help you get the most from the course.

Overview

Designing modern space systems means dealing with unprecedented complexity, tight budgets and demanding stakeholders. This one-week course, organised by the EPFL Space Center, provides a rigorous yet practical foundation in systems engineering, grounded in leading standards and illustrated with real missions. Participants will work through the full lifecycle: from stakeholder analysis and requirements, through architecture, trades, concurrent engineering and optimisation, to integration, testing, commissioning, operations and lifecycle management. Concepts such as agile systems engineering, configuration and change management, and the human role as designer, operator and beneficiary are woven throughout.

Objectives

Identify key systems engineering standards and practices
Describe the main steps of the systems engineering process
Recognise the role of humans in aerospace systems
Explain the limitations of current systems engineering practice
Apply systems engineering methods and tools to practical examples

MORE INFO

Space Tech Expo Europe
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-19
CONNECTING EUROPE’S SPACE SUPPLY CHAIN
Welcome to Space Tech Expo Europe, the premier gathering for space engineering and technology. Get ready to ignite your network, engage with top industry players, and discover the latest advancements in one convenient location. Join the event for an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise and forge meaningful connections in the ever-evolving world of space technology.
From launch services, satellite operations, communications and ground systems, to materials suppliers, subsystems, engineering services, components, software suppliers and more, this is where the European space community converges to source solutions, build partnerships, and drive progress.
Don’t miss the chance to attend Europe’s largest B2B space event. Register your interest to be notified when visitor registration opens and ensure your place at the forefront of space innovation.

Call For Speakers 2026

The call for speakers is now open! Submit your application before 11 May, 2026. More info and registration:

More info

77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) | Antalya, Türkiye
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09
IAC 2026, more than an international space community
As the beating heart of the international space community, the IAC is a unique gathering where the latest technological breakthroughs, strategies, and success stories are shared each year, and industry leaders debate emerging trends.
1-More Global Space Industry’s Meeting Point
Global Leaders and innovative entrepreneurs gather to share ideas shaping space’s future.
2-More Pioneering Technologies and Trends
Showcasing cutting-edge space technologies and trends driving tomorrow’s solutions.
3-More Unparalleled Partnerships and Networking
Forge lasting collaborations and invaluable connections with international industry stakeholders.
4-More Knowledge Sharing and Expert Sessions
Deepen expertise through presentations and research sessions led by seasoned professionals.
More info and registration:

IAC website

ESA Industry Space Days 2026
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, European Space Research & Technology Centre, Postbus 299, Noordwijk, 2200 AG, Netherlands
The ISD 2026 will provide an excellent opportunity to hear from ESA and other key stakeholders in the European space industry, showcase products and services and meet future partners.
The ISD is organised by the SME section in the ESA Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness to foster cooperation between different actors in the entire space sector.

Key elements of the event include:

pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings to establish new contacts in an efficient and time-saving manner
an exhibition with ESA and industry booths and the possibility to engage with future partners
keynotes and panel discussions with contributions by ESA, industry, investors and institutional partners
ESA presentations and workshops about business opportunities and future activities

Who can attend
The event is open to entities and investors from ESA Member States, Associate States and Cooperating States.

More info

EPHJ - The World of High Precision | Table Ronde « Spatial suisse : les forces d’un écosystème d’innovation au service des marchés de demain »
2026-06-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Palexpo Genève, Route François-Peyrot 30, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève, 1218, Switzerland
Le spatial suisse a trouvé sa place parmi les grands marchés de la haute précision.
Le 18 juin, à EPHJ – The World of High Precision, une table ronde exceptionnelle mettra en lumière les forces d’un écosystème suisse qui s’impose dans le spatial par l’innovation, la maîtrise technologique et sa capacité à fournir des composants et systèmes critiques à forte valeur ajoutée.
Recherche, start-up, donneurs d’ordre, institutionnels et industriels croiseront leurs regards pour montrer comment le spatial ouvre aujourd’hui des opportunités très concrètes aux entreprises de la haute précision – y compris aux 800 sociétés présentes à EPHJ.
Avec la participation de Swiss Space Office / SEFRI, Beyond Gravity, EPFL Space Center (Emmanuelle David), ClearSpace, APCO Technologies SA et Spacetalk, sous la modération du journaliste scientifique Olivier Dessibourg.
📍 Jeudi 18 juin – 14h30
📍 EPHJ 2026 – Palexpo Genève
Un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer pour comprendre comment la Suisse transforme sa culture de la précision en avantage stratégique dans l’un des marchés les plus exigeants et prometteurs du moment.

Horizon Europe & ESA Funding Opportunities for Space
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00
Horizon Europe & ESA funding opportunities for space

Join us on the 02 Jun 2026 to discover how to fund your projects, during this webinar for all swiss-based researchers and innovators in the field of space!
Euresearch, in collaboration with the EPFL Space Center and Space Exchange Switzerland (SXS), will present the most relevant calls by ESA and by Horizon Europe.
12:00 – 12:05
Welcome – Martine Harmel, EPFL Space Center
12:05 – 12:25
Funding opportunities by ESA – Julien Bonnaud, SXS
12:25 – 12:50
Horizon Europe funding opportunities in Space – Matthew Whellens, National Contact Point, Euresearch and Eva Servoli, EPFL Euresearch Office
12:50 – 13:00
Q&A
Participation is free of charge but registration is mandatory.
The event is open to Swiss-based researchers and innovators. The link to attend the webinar will be sent to registered participants few days before the event.

Register

ESDI Workshop: Space x Data
2026-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | ELE117, EPFL
ESA’s European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESA’s first office in Switzerland) is bridging Swiss scientific excellence with commercial relevance. One approach for this is to host ambitious, use-driven research programs in the topics of quantum, materials, and data science for space.
With the quantum-themed program running and the materials project selection completed, the focus is now on developing an exciting program around the still very broad topic of “Space x Data”. To narrow the scope and to ensure this upcoming program supports ambitious technological challenges where Swiss and European excellence can shine, the input of the scientific community is invaluable.
Join us to learn more about ESDI and its “Phi-Lab” research program platform and how you can help shape the scope of a multi-million-funded program and increase the chances of your most exciting topics to be represented in the call later this year.

AGENDA:
10:30-12:00 – Workshop with Jennifer Wadsworth (places are limited – registration mandatory) – EPFL AI Center – Room ELE 117
12:00-13:00 – Lunch break (no lunch will be provided, participants are welcome to go on campus for lunch)
13:00-15:00 – 1:1 meetings with Jennifer Wadsworth (20 minute slots – upon registration only, only 6 slots available – first come first served)

REGISTRATION

Space Innovation Annual Meeting
2026-02-11
For members of Space Innovation.
The FHNW is opening its doors for our space community. We are looking forward to greeting you for morning visits, a networking lunch, the annual meeting in the afternoon, followed by a networking apero. In the evening, FHNW is organizing a keynote speech and a movie screening open to the public.
It is an opportunity to present exciting projects, share lessons learned and hear from the community.

Quantum Sensing for Space Workshop: Commercialization & High-Impact Applications
2026-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Park Innovaare, Parkstrasse 1, Villigen, Switzerland
Engage with and benefit from exchanges with academia, industry, and public agencies.
Themes:

What are the high-impact use cases of quantum sensor technologies in space?
How can they be commercialised?
How can Switzerland and Europe make them a reality?

REGISTRATION

International Astronomical Congress
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | Sydney, Australia, 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, Australia
This prestigious event is where the world’s space community gathers to access the latest advancements and trends, academic works, industry connections, and partnership opportunities.

ESMATS 2025
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-26 | SwissTech, SwissTech, EPFL, Switzerland
21st European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium
ESMATS’s reputation as lead event dedicated to Space Mechanisms Engineering continues to grow. The 2023 edition in Warsaw saw a gathering of over 300 guests, speakers, and exhibitors. We hope to see even more visitors in 2025.
Established as a biennial event since 1983, ESMATS returns to Switzerland after 20 years. This time participants will convene to western Switzerland, renowned for its cultural heritage in the art of mechanisms now evolved to prestigious watchmaking and pioneering technology.
As a tradition, prior to the conference, specialized training courses will offer attendees the opportunity to enhance expertise in targeted areas of mechanism and tribology.
EPFL, Almatech, CSEM, and ESA extend a warm invitation to participate in the 21st edition of ESMATS, set to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland. We eagerly anticipate your presence at this esteemed event and the accompanying courses – welcoming you to Lausanne in September 2025!
Official website

3rd Swiss Remote Sensing Days
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-27 | Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland
The Swiss Remote Sensing Days (SRSD) is a meeting for the Swiss remote sensing community, initialized by the Swiss Commission on Remote Sensing of the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences. It is a platform for exchange between young and established researchers working to understand our environment and society through images acquired by a variety of sensors, from satellites in space to drones and cameras in mobile phones.​​​
During this three-day event, young researchers (typically PhD students) will interact with senior researchers, present their latest results, and participate in community-building activities that will prepare them for an active life in remote sensing.

EUCASS 2025
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-04 17:00 | Congress Center Auditorium della Tecnica, Congress Center Auditorium della Tecnica, Viale Umberto Tupini 65, Rome, Italy
20th Anniversary – 11th European Conference for AeroSpace Sciences (EUCASS)

EUCASS 2025 represents an exceptional opportunity to reach a uniquely targeted audience and demonstrate your commitment to the future of aeronautics and space. Do not miss this chance to position your organisation at the forefront. We trust your presence at EUCASS 2025 is vital for all players and invite you to join us preparing it. Your organization can participate at various levels.

50th Anniversary of the ESA Convention
2025-05-26 16:00 - 19:00 | SwissTech, SwissTech, EPFL, Switzerland
On Monday 26th of May, Space Exchange Switzerland (national platform funded by the Swiss Space Office of the SERI) is very fortunate to host the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the ESA Convention in Lausanne. In 2025, the 50th anniversary of the signature of the ESA Convention (30 May 1975) provides the opportunity to reflect not only on ESA’s past achievements, but also on its future perspectives. Come and join us for this celebration! It will be a wonderful opportunity to discover ESA’s past and future achievements, you will meet major space actors like Josef Aschbacher, ESA’s director general and our new Swiss Astronaut Marco Sieber. We have the honor of having Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor, address the audience with a brief opening. Hear what the General Director of ESA-Josef Aschbacher has to say about ESA’s 2040 vision and listen to exciting interventions about Inspiration, Science and Exploration, and in space by high-level speakers. Interludes by the Swiss-led troupe The Blackouts will add a special light to the event.

Click here to discover the program.
Register now
This conference is free and open to everyone. Registration is mandatory, and places are limited.

Space Community Days Switzerland 2025
2025-05-26 08:00 - 2025-05-27 17:00 | SwissTech, SwissTech, EPFL, Switzerland
2-day event of value-added exchanges and opportunities in the space field. Practical and useful insights for space industries and newcomers in the domain.
This event is dedicated to Swiss organisations with invited international speakers
The event will be held at the SwissTech Convention Center on May 26-27 and will offer:
Presentations over 2 days: the agenda might be subject to minor changes.
Physical Face-2-Face (B2B) meeting sessions
Celebration of the 50th anniversary of ESA on Monday evening from 4:30 to 6:30.
Register

CYSAT Europe
2025-05-14 08:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00 | Station F, 5 Parvis Alan Turing 75013, Paris, France
CYSAT has been designed to tackle both the technical complexities of space cybersecurity and the related business challenges of the industry.
Join us for a 2-day event featuring engaging keynotes and panels, offering in-depth discussions on various topics, mainly targeting space engineers. Our lineup includes space industry leaders, hackers, and cybersecurity experts addressing the latest trends related to space assets and data security.

Swiss Apollo : de la Suisse à la Lune with Marco Sieber and Claude Nicollier
2024-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | SwissTech, SwissTech, EPFL, Switzerland
Le 19 Decembre 2024, le SwissTech Convention Center aura l’honneur d’accueillir Claude Nicollier, Marco Sieber et d’autres invités vedettes pour une soirée historique et exceptionnelle. Le SwissTech Convention Center et SwissApollo vous invitent à passer deux heures d’enchantement.
Lors de cette soirée inédite, nous allons célébrer le 80ème anniversaire de notre héros national, Claude Nicollier, en retraçant les points forts de sa vie professionnelle et privée . Le vétéran de quatre vols spatiaux accueillera en personne sur scène son successeur, Marco Sieber. Ce sera la première apparition de notre nouvel astronaute suisse devant le grand public. Il s’agira aussi de présenter un moment d’échange entre les deux hommes, une rencontre historique marquée par une passation de témoin symbolique.

REGISTER
