Space Economy Congress 2026: Where innovation meets opportunity
1 July 2026
The global space economy is transforming industries, creating new markets, and driving sustainable economic growth. Space Economy Congress 2026 brings together the key players shaping this rapidly evolving ecosystem to explore how space technologies are delivering real-world value across business and society.
Taking place on 9–10 July 2026 in Barcelona, the Congress serves as an international platform for collaboration, innovation, and investment, highlighting the role of space as critical infrastructure for resilient and sustainable economies.
The congress will welcome industry leaders, investors, researchers, startups, policymakers, and public institutions for an inspiring program focused on innovation, commercialization, investment, and international collaboration.
Participants will discover how satellite communications, Earth observation, navigation technologies, artificial intelligence, and next-generation space infrastructure are revolutionizing sectors including climate and environmental monitoring, mobility, manufacturing, agriculture, cybersecurity, and digital connectivity.
As an associate co-organizer, IEEC (Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia) plays an important role in supporting the Congress and strengthening collaboration across the European space ecosystem. As an Innovation Intermediary within the FIERCE project’s Ecosystem Building Programme, IEEC brings extensive experience in connecting research, industry, startups, and public institutions to foster innovation, sustainability, and international partnerships. Through its involvement, IEEC contributes to creating new opportunities for collaboration and accelerating the development of impactful space technologies.
More than just a conference, Space Economy Congress 2026 is a platform for building partnerships, exchanging knowledge, and unlocking new business opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, technology developer, researcher, or decision-maker, this is your opportunity to connect with the global space economy community and help shape the future of innovation.
Join the conversation in Barcelona and discover how space is becoming one of the most powerful drivers of innovation and economic development.
Learn more and register here: https://spaceeconomycongress.org/en/
