The global space sector is entering a transformative era. Commercialisation is accelerating, private investment is reshaping markets, and new technologies are unlocking opportunities across telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, defence and beyond. At the North East Space Conference 2026, we are proud to welcome an internationally recognised leader who will help businesses, investors and innovators understand exactly where those opportunities lie — and how to seize them. Keynote -...

A new publication from the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) shines a spotlight on the strength of the North East’s semiconductor ecosystem and, crucially, the exciting skills and career pathways emerging across the region. For the space sector, this is hugely important. Semiconductors and advanced electronics underpin satellite communications, Earth observation, sensing, defence and next-generation aerospace systems. As demand for these technologies grows, so too does the need for...

Join us for our monthly Space CASCADE & Network session , a regular opportunity to connect with the North East space community, share updates, and access expert insight from organisations working across the skills, workforce and innovation landscape. This month’s session is fully online , and we’re pleased to welcome two speakers offering perspectives on regional skills development, apprenticeship engagement and global workforce mobility within high‑growth sectors including space, aerospace...