UKspace SME Forum Space Sector Update

Come along to hear all about the Space Growth Partnership progress, specifically for SMEs and to learn about the recent work in which UKspace has been active.

The event is sponsored by techUK and the Satellite Applications Catapult.

Agenda

2:30 – 2:45pm - Introductions and Welcome

• Jane Ford - SME Forum lead, UKspace
• Julian McGougan - Head of Technology, techUK.

2:45 – 3:00pm - Space Regulation Affecting SMEs
• Joanne Wheeler - Partner, Bird & Bird and Co-chair, Satellite Finance Network

3:00 – 3:20pm - Sector Deal, Space Growth Partnership, Space Industry Bill
• Bob Waters - Head of Industrial Strategy, UK Space Agency

3:20 – 3:35pm - - BREXIT and the implications for the space sector
• Paul Flanagan – Secretary General, UKspace

3:35 – 3:45pm - Break

3:50 – 4:10pm - Satellite Applications Catapult SME update
• Sam Adlen - Head of Business Innovation, Satellite Applications Catapult

4:10 – 4:35 - Finance for SMEs
• Rob Spurrett – Space Growth Partnership, Access to Finance/Cherry Space Ltd and

Yan Moulary, London Business Angels

• Rob Desborough – Porfolio Direcotr, Seraphim Capital

4:35 – 4:45pm - Short Feedback Session

4:45 – 5:30pm - Wine and Cheese Networking Session