18th European Space Conference

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) will take part in the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January 2026. ESPI’s Director, H. Ludwig Moeller, together with senior experts from the Institute, will attend the conference and be available for on‑site meetings and media interviews. Journalists are warmly invited to visit the ESPI booth for exchanges on Europe’s space policy priorities and the key issues shaping the sector in 2026 and beyond.

The 2026 edition of the European Space Conference will focus on European autonomy, resilience, competitiveness, and security and defence. ESPI’s presence in Brussels reflects its role as Europe’s independent space policy think tank, contributing strategic and forward‑looking perspectives at the intersection of policy, economics and geopolitics.

“The European Space Conference comes at a defining moment for Europe’s space ambitions. Decisions taken in the coming months will shape Europe’s competitiveness, security, and technological leadership for years to come. As an independent think tank, ESPI’s role is to contribute to a constructive policy debate on how Europe can turn ambition into implementation. 2026 will require European political and industrial leaders to come together beyond traditional institutional boundaries.”

- H. Ludwig Moeller, ESPI Director

Media alert: ESPI at the 18th European space conference

You can find the full conference programme here: https://spaceconference.eu/