19th ESPI Autumn Conference: Europe as a Space Power - Directionality & Priorities of Strategic Action

28. - 29. October 2025
City Hall, Vienna, AT

The Conference will explore concrete pathways for Europe to become a full-fledged space power and strengthen its position as a trusted global partner.

Organizer

ESPI - European Space Policy Institute

Content Description

With profound shifts reshaping global politics, trade and security, Europe faces a critical challenge: to take its future into its own hands, for the peace of Europe and the strength, competitiveness and resilience of its economy. Business as usual is over.

A new quality of political engagement is emerging, marked by a growing readiness to invest in European autonomy, security, and economic resilience. It takes a village to translate a shared European vision into action, with each actor contributing according to their priorities and ambitions.

Convening a suite of high-level European and international speakers, the Conference will foster policy dialogue across institutional, industrial, and geopolitical domains, featuring dynamic formats of exchange, including 1-on-1 moderated debates.

Discussions will explore how to scale up Europe's ambition by leveraging the full potential of its space actors, aiming to position the continent as a leading space power and reliable global partner.

The programme is being updated continuously.