While Formnext attracts most of the attention this week, the event is not the only one happening right now.
Space Tech Expo Europe, Europe’s largest B2B space industry event, also opens its doors today, until November 20, 2025, bringing together over 950 exhibitors and more than 10,000 attendees at the MESSE Bremen.
This year marks a milestone for the event as it celebrates its 10th anniversary – ten remarkable years of pioneering space technology excellence in Bremen, a major hub for the German and European aerospace industries.
Highlighting exhibitors including Fraunhofer Aviation & Space, Glenair, ZARM, Luxembourg Space Agency, Tesat Spacecom , OHB SE – who have all been present at every edition.
“Our 10 years in Bremen have brought together the European space community in ways we could barely have imagined,” says Gordon McHattie, Event Director, Space Tech Expo. “We launched in 2015 with 100 exhibitors and have now grown to over 950 exhibiting companies from over 45 countries represented in 2025. This marks the largest number of exhibiting companies ever gathered for a space event, reflecting the extraordinary recent and future growth of the global space industry. We are thrilled to be welcoming the global space community back this year, as the event continues to be a vital platform for connecting industry leaders, fostering partnerships, and showcasing the latest advancements in space technology.”
Space Tech Expo Europe showcases innovations in launch services, satellite operations, ground systems, software, components, and dual-use technologies, making it the ultimate destination for space manufacturing and testing services, systems engineering for spacecraft, launchers, and satellite programs.
The 2025 edition offers an extensive programme designed to meet the diverse needs of the space community, including four specialized conferences:
- Industry conference
- Smallsats conference
- Connectivity conference
- Technology forum where you might expect to see some additive manufacturing solutions
New for 2025 is the Skills Lab, a specialised stream for masterclasses and workshops designed to enhance industry skills.
As the event continues to grow, it features the expansion into The Upper Deck (Hall 4.1) where attendees can find an arcade area and a 360-video booth to share their experiences on social media.
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