INVESTMENT IN SPACE-COMM EXPO SET TO STRENGTHEN UK SPACE INDUSTRY EVENTS AND GROW INTERNATIONAL REACH

18th December 2024

Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s premier event for the space industry, is poised for a transformative new chapter following a significant investment from Lunar Ridge Ventures who’s founders set up one of the UK’s fastest growing tech businesses, MVF Global. This strategic move is set to enhance the event’s prominence as the go-to platform for the UK’s thriving space sector while paving the way for ambitious global expansion.

As the space industry continues to accelerate, Space-Comm Expo remains at the forefront, connecting government, industry and academia. This investment underscores the vital role the event plays in fostering collaboration and innovation within the UK and Europe’s space ecosystem. With expanded resources, Space-Comm Expo aims to:

Enhance the UK Events: Elevate the flagship events in London (11-12 March 2025, ExCeL London) and Scotland (3-4 December 2025, SEC Glasgow), making them even more essential and impactful for attendees

Strengthen Industry Collaboration: Introduce new programs, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge content tailored to the needs of the space industry

Expand International Footprint: Attract more international government delegations, launch new international events including Dubai (6-7 October 2025, DWTC Dubai), and increase global attendance.

“This investment is a game-changer for Space-Comm Expo and the UK space industry as a whole,” said Christie Day, Managing Director at Space-Comm Expo. “With this support, we’ll not only build on our success here in the UK but also establish a global platform that showcases the UK’s leadership in space innovation.”

“There is now an industrial revolution for the global space industry and this investment from Lunar Ridge Ventures is hugely exciting for Space-Comm Expo” said Will Whitehorn Executive Chair of Space-Comm Expo and former President of Virgin Galactic. “The space industry is highly interconnected and collaborative and Space-Comm Expo plays a unique role bringing together industry leaders from government and business, science and technology, to accelerate the growth of new space missions and exploration.”

“We are excited about where we can take Space-Comm Expo, it is the UK’s go to space event” said Tom Morgan, Partner and Founder at Lunar Ridge Ventures. “This is the first investment we are making in the space industry, and we believe we can grow it substantially across the globe.”

The UK space industry has seen rapid growth, contributing billions to the economy and playing a critical role in international space exploration and satellite innovation. Space-Comm Expo’s enhanced events will further solidify the UK’s position as a hub for the global space community.

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