Space for Inspiration, the annual ESA conference on commercialisation in space exploration, will take place on 1-2 September 2026 in Copenhagen, bringing together Europe’s commercial space ecosystem - companies, researchers, investors, and agencies - for two days of knowledge‑sharing, networking and collaboration.
The conference is hosted by the European Space Agency (ESA) together with the Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Denmark, and organized by the ESA Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) and ESA BIC Denmark.
This year’s edition presents the cross-cutting theme "Scaling research and production" in space. The conference will highlight four markets where microgravity, in-orbit and lunar space resources capabilities are already creating new opportunities for research, development, and production in space:
Beyond the market themes, Space for Inspiration offers a broader look at the commercial ecosystem enabling research and production in space:
Exhibition Area – Meet service providers, industry accelerators, and technology developers showcasing solutions that support commercial activity in space.
International Collaboration – Connect with agencies, organisations, and partners driving global approaches to exploration and commercialisation.
Academic Challenge - Watch the winning student teams present breakthrough ideas contributing to future space markets. More info to follow.
ESA Commercialisation Framework – Learn how ESA supports companies across the full innovation pathway, from early ideas to large‑scale commercial ventures.
Current & Future Supply Chain for Innovation in Space – Explore the evolving ecosystem of players enabling research, logistics, operations, and production in orbit.
Future Markets in Space – A forward look at emerging opportunities, including areas such as space‑based data centres and other early‑stage commercial concepts.
Whether your work involves developing, investing, researching or enabling commercial space activities, this is an opportunity to connect with leading actors across the sector.
Further details and the full programme are available on the event’s website.
