ESA Industry Space Days (ISD) is one of Europe’s leading networking events for the space industry, organized by ESA’s SME Office to foster cooperation, partnerships, and business opportunities across the European space sector. The 2026 edition takes place on 16–17 September at ESA’s technical centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Over 2,500 participants are expected, ranging from large system integrators and mid-caps to start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises from across Europe and beyond.
A Meeting Place for Europe’s Space Community
Industry Space Days brings together the entire European space community to exchange ideas, identify partners, and explore opportunities with ESA. The programme includes pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings, an industry exhibition with booths from selected SMEs, briefings on business opportunities from large groups and institutional organizations, as well as conferences and panel discussions on space perspectives, market trends, and emerging technologies.
What Participation Can Bring
Industry Space Days is a powerful arena for visibility, business development, and collaboration within the European space sector. By taking part, your project can:
- Meet potential partners, customers, and large system integrators through pre-arranged 1:1 meetings
- Showcase technology, innovations, and expertise to a European audience
- Gain insight into ESA’s procurement opportunities and upcoming programmes
- Build international partnerships and strengthen your position in the European space value chain