The event brings together policymakers, space industry actors, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life to share knowledge and experiences on how businesses, governments, and society benefit from the EU Space Program and its components, such as the Galileo satellite navigation system and Copernicus.

With a line-up of panel discussions and networking events, this year’s edition focuses on space entrepreneurship, be it upstream or downstream. Participants will be able to hear from and engage with startups and scaleups supported by the Cassini Initiative and discuss novelties in space research with Horizon Europe beneficiaries.

For the first time, the conference will also shine a light on the use of space for dual purposes, covering areas of vital interest for the EU, such as In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS, which aims to enhance the performance, resilience and sustainability of space assets, including satellite servicing, assembly, manufacturing, recycling and logistics in space) and Earth observation.

The second day is dedicated to skills development and career opportunities in the space sector, followed by a networking event.

The organizers are also bringing the Copernicus Earth Art Exhibition to Budapest, which they bill as an “opportunity to rediscover Hungary’s and the world’s most famous landscapes from space.” The image is an example of just how.

The organizers say seating is limited, but registration is possible via the dedicated EU Spaces Days 2024 website.