Glasgow readying to launch Space-Comm Expo Scotland 2024

In September, Glasgow will be hosting Space-Comm Expo Scotland 2024, and the organisers have announced its lineup of keynote speakers from across government, aerospace, defence and academia.

For example, the event will be hosted by Executive Chair of Space-Comm Expo, Will Whitehorn, former President of Virgin Galactic, Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University and Chair of Seraphim Space Investment Trust. There will also be speakers from UK Space Agency (UKSA) and European Space Agency (ESA).

Running 11-12 September (Wednesday-Thursday), and described as the biggest space industry event ever held in Scotland, it is taking place at the SEC Glasgow.

Space-Comm Expo

“What we are seeing today is an absolute explosion of innovation,” said Executive Chair of Space-Comm Expo, Will Whitehorn. “We have reached a point where humanity is now totally reliant on the space industry.”

“In Scotland the sector is thriving and one of the fastest growing in Europe. Scotland is famous for world-class downstream capabilities and technology for deep space missions. Glasgow is a world leader in satellite construction. Scotland is home to the world’s newest spaceport in the Shetland Isles and is at the forefront of UK and European launch ambitions.”

Speakers

Pictured above is Paul Bate, the UK Space Agency’s CEO, who is a confirmed speaker at Space-Comm Expo Scotland.

Among the other confirmed speakers are:

Will Whitehorn, Executive Chair Space-Comm Expo & Chair Seraphim Space Investment Trust
David Parker, Space Exploration Director, European Space Agency (ESA)
Dr Hina Khan, Executive Director, Space Scotland
Professor Malcolm Macdonald, Chair of Applied Space Technology, University of
Strathclyde
Craig Brown, Investment Director, UK Space Agency (UKSA)
Elliott Stott-Briggs, Workforce Director, PwC
Kevin Scullion, International Trade Specialist, Space & Technology, Scottish Development International
Nicola Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, FinTech Scotland
Joanna Hart, Director, Space Partnership
Debra Carr, Innovation Partner Scotland, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
John Bone, Chief Commercial Officer, Orbex
Nicolas Peter, President, International Space University
Andy Campbell, CEO & Founder, Scottish Space Network
Andrew Fournet, Business Development Space, Defence and Intelligence, CGI
Emma Cuddy, Chief Engineer Space, Civil Aviation Authority