- The second edition strengthens its international dimension with a top-level programme featuring more than a dozen international agencies, notably the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
- The event will place a special emphasis on young talent, with the participation of representatives from across the Andalusian university system, as well as the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Pablo de Olavide University and the University of Coimbra.
Seville will bring together more than 70 leading organisations from the space sector, representing 18 countries, for the second edition of New Space & Solutions – “Where we tell you what New Space does for us”, to be held from 14 to 17 April 2026, cementing the city’s position as one of the main international hubs for the New Space ecosystem.
The event will combine two in-person sessions at the Cartuja Auditorium —managed by Yventu— at Sevilla TechPark on 14 and 15 April, with two further sessions in a virtual format on 16 and 17 April, creating a leading hybrid forum for the space industry.
Companies, public bodies, universities, research centres and industry professionals will gather in Seville to share knowledge, forge strategic alliances and analyse the challenges and opportunities of the new space economy, with representation from Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. In total, the event will feature more than 120 international speakers, including 37 women, reinforcing the commitment to diversity and talent in the aerospace sector.
The event will bring together participants from countries such as the United States, Morocco, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Bahrain and Luxembourg, amongst others, reflecting the global nature of the gathering and its ability to connect space ecosystems across different continents.
Strong international dimension with leading space agencies
The international dimension of the event will be particularly reinforced by the participation of more than a dozen space agencies, including the Spanish Space Agency (AEE). Alongside it, some of the leading institutions on the global space scene will be present, such as NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), as well as national and international bodies such as the Japanese agency JAXA, the Brazilian Space Agency, Argentina’s National Commission for Space Activities (CONAE), the Colombian Space Agency and the Chilean Space Association.
The event will also feature the participation of European agencies and others from emerging markets in the sector, such as the Swedish National Space Agency, the Luxembourg Space Agency, the Bahrain Space Agency and the ShakthiSAT mission, led by Space Kidz India, whose initiative will be presented during the event by Argentina’s National Commission for Space Activities (CONAE). All of this helps to consolidate Seville as a strategic hub connecting the main institutional players in the global space industry.
Strong institutional backing
New Space & Solutions 2026 enjoys solid institutional backing spanning all three levels of public administration. At the national level, the event is supported by the Government of Spain, through the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, with involvement also from the scientific and technological sectors linked to the development of the space sector.
Photo of officials and sponsors during the first edition of New Space & Solutions held in March 2025.
At regional level, the Regional Government of Andalusia will have a prominent presence through broad institutional representation, including the Regional Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines; the Regional Ministry of Universities, Research and Innovation; and the Regional Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of the space sector in key areas such as innovation, industry and sustainability.
At the local level, Seville City Council is joining in the promotion of this event, reinforcing the city’s position as a strategic hub for the aerospace sector. Likewise, other autonomous communities will also be represented, with the Government of the Canary Islands playing a particularly prominent role, through the Canary Islands Space Strategy, as one of the key territories in the development of the space sector in Spain. Alongside them, the Regional Government of Galicia will also be present, demonstrating the region’s interest and involvement in the development of the space economy in the country.
Attendance by leading figures from the sector
The event will bring together key figures from the space sector, such as Miguel Belló, an expert consultant, as well as representatives from leading companies such as Axiom Space and Hisdesat, whose institutional presence will be led by prominent figures to be announced shortly. Representatives from NASA, such as Andrés Martínez and Dylan Mathis, will also be taking part, alongside key figures from the European Space Agency (ESA), such as DLS pilot Guillermo González.
The event programme will also include content related to in-orbit activities and the latest advances in space exploration, offering attendees a direct and up-to-date insight into the sector’s challenges and opportunities.
Live link-up with the International Space Station during the first edition of New Space & Solutions held in March 2025.
In addition, in-person participants will be able to enjoy international networking opportunities, facilitating connections between industry, institutions and talent.
Companies, clusters and the industrial ecosystem
New Space & Solutions 2026 will be supported by more than 30 sponsors, including institutions, leading companies in the sector and universities committed to fostering STEM talent.
Among the participating organisations are more than thirty leading national and international companies, alongside a strong representation of industrial clusters. Notably, the event will feature prominent aerospace clusters that reflect the strength of the sector’s industrial fabric, such as Andalucía Aerospace, which brings together nearly 90 companies; Espai Aero, with over 40 entities in Catalonia; and AEROS, which unites around a hundred companies and organisations. Joining them are the Canary Islands’ aerospace ecosystem, linked to its regional strategy, and the Portuguese cluster, which together bring together several dozen companies, forming a network that comprises well over 200 companies across the entire aerospace value chain.
Promoting young talent and the academic sector
The event will place special emphasis on young talent, with the participation of representatives from across the Andalusian university system under the umbrella of the Regional Ministry of Universities of the Andalusian Regional Government.
Leading academic institutions will also be present, such as the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Loyola University, CEU Fernando III University and the University of Coimbra. Special mention must be made of Pablo de Olavide University, a key sponsor of the event, which will have its own stand, two presentations and a wide range of projects on display, reinforcing the link between education, innovation and the business sector.
Live link-up with astronaut Michael López-Alegría, with the participation of pupils from CEIP San Ignacio del Viar in Alcalá del Río (Seville) during the first edition of New Space & Solutions held in March 2025.
Key organisations in the space ecosystem
The event will also feature the participation of strategic organisations such as CATEC, the Andalusian Technology Corporation (CTA), the Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies (IEEE), the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, the Spanish Air and Space Force, Euroavia and Astroemociones, which will provide a cross-cutting perspective on the sector’s technological, scientific and industrial development.
In addition, New Space & Solutions will feature a large exhibition area bringing together 17 participating companies, where they will showcase their products, innovations and the latest technological solutions applied to the space sector. This space will allow attendees to see the industry’s most recent advances first-hand, as well as fostering direct contact between companies, institutions and professionals in a dynamic environment geared towards collaboration and the generation of business opportunities.
All the conferences from New Space & Solutions will be available to view on-demand via The Observatory, the digital platform of Medina Media Events, where each conferencewill be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free of charge.
The second edition of New Space & Solutions is organised by Medina Media Events and is supported by Seville City Council; the Regional Ministry of Universities, Research and Innovation of the Regional Government of Andalusia; the Regional Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; the Regional Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines, Canary Islands Aerospace Strategy (Government of the Canary Islands), Netmetrix, Sceye, Datatec Instruments, Rohde & Schwarz, PCB Piezotronics, Pablo de Olavide University, CATEC, Isdefe, UARX, HALO Space, Kistler, Eurecat, DEKRA, Open Cosmos, Solar MEMS, B2Space, EM&E Group, Quside, Systratec, Keplerkoord, Augusta Abogados, Bufete Mas y Calvet, LORTEK, Flux, Metadev, NDK, Alfalite, the University of Málaga, EQA, the Polytechnic University of Valencia and Amplify, amongst others.