As the Final Frontier begins to open up to businesses, explore how organisations across all industrial sectors in the North West are taking small steps and giant leaps to reclaim our heritage as leaders in the Space industry.
In these difficult times, the Space Industry in the North West of England is a real cause for celebration. Employing over 2,000 people across approximately 200 organisations, including in the digital sector, advanced manufacturing, and professional services, the industry has rocketed from a turn-over of £17m in 2016/17 to £360m in 2022/23.
Now, with North West technologies preparing to power robotic missions to The Moon and Mars, and agreements signed between the Mayors of Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, and the builders of the next generation of Human-rated space habitats, the region stands ready to become a major player in the sector, nationally, internationally, and beyond.
Agenda
- 7:30am – Registration & Breakfast
- 8:00am – Open Networking
- 8:20am – Welcome by Rachael Owen, Chief Executive Officer
- 8:30am – The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum,
- 8:40am – Alan Cross, Rediscovering Our History (and Future) in the Space Industry
- 9:00am – Q&A
- 9:15am – Tour of the Catalyst Museum
- 9:30am – Meeting Close