SG[UK] 2024 Programme
Everything you need to know about the event’s unique programme and activities.
The Program
SG[UK] is a one-day event made up of keynote speeches, panel discussions and Round Table working groups, shaped by leaders from start-ups, SMEs, big players, institutions and academia.
You’ll get the time to meet and greet the experts, network with your fellow Delegates and socialise throughout the day and evening.
The Agenda
Start Time |
End Time |
Event Name |
8:20 |
8:50 |
Registration & Welcome Breakfast |
9:00 |
9:15 |
Opening Remarks |
9:15 |
9:30 |
Keynote 1 |
9:35 |
10:20 |
Panel 1: What’s the Point of doing it in Space? |
10:25 |
10:45 |
Coffee Break |
10:50 |
11:55 |
Round Table Session 1 |
12:00 |
12:55 |
Lunch |
13:00 |
13:45 |
Panel 2: Accelerating Your Career in Space |
13:50 |
15:25 |
Roundtable Session 2 |
15:30 |
15:50 |
Afternoon Tea |
15:55 |
16:55 |
Round Table Session 3 |
17:00 |
17:45 |
Presentation Working Groups |
17:45 |
18:00 |
Keynote 2 |
18:05 |
18:10 |
Announcing Results |
18:10 |
18:20 |
Closing Remarks |
18:20 |
19:00 |
Break |
19:00 |
23:00 |
Evening Cocktail |
Times are approximate and subject to change
The Keynotes
During these TEDx-like presentations, leaders of the UK Space industry will inform you about what has been before and inspire you with their vision of what is to come.
The Panels
The Panel discussions are where experts discuss and work through questions live, set by you. This is your opportunity to ask all of the big questions. Prepare to get interactive and introspective!
The Round Tables
The Round Tables are the opportunity for you to make your mark on the industry. They are group discussions facilitated by industry experts, where you will get to bring your voice, ideas and experience to the table to address topics that leading experts in the space industry are currently trying to solve.
Each Round Table has an overarching theme and will focus on one topic within this theme. This topic will be decided beforehand by the Round Table Moderator and the sponsoring companies. Be prepared to tackle topics like the ones below:
Round Table 1: Leveling-Up the UK Space Economy
- Growth in space for UK space
- Increase UK’s presence in the global space sector
- Education and Careers in the UK Space Sector
Round Table 2: Future Applications of Space
- Managing Space Debris re-entering the Earth’s Atmosphere
- Tackling Space Congestion
- Exploring applications of Artificial Intelligence in Space
Round Table 3: International Collaboration
- Shaping Space Policies in the Age of Rapid Technological Advancements
- Collaborative Space Missions
- International Partnership in Space Debris Mitigation
Round Table 4: Start-Up Ignition
- Shaping Aspirations into Startups – Convert your idea into business pitch
- Path to success for early stage space ventures
- Challenges & Opportunities for a Startup in UK space ecosystem
The final outcomes of the Round Table discussions are presented to all of the Delegates and experts and scored by a judging panel.
The Round Table topics are tentative and are subject to change.
Keynote 1: My Time at Teledyne
Why Join SG[UK]?
- Collaborate with passionate and like-minded individuals to work on topical problems within the Space industry
- Have an impact on the direction of the industry
- Present your ideas to an audience of young professionals and industry leaders