Showcase event to turn the spotlight on space sector

The Westcott Showcase, themed around accelerating space innovation, will highlight the achievements of companies operating on-site alongside their pioneering products and services and their bold vision for the future. 

This year’s event, organised by Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone, Buckinghamshire Council and partners, offers attendees a unique opportunity to listen to informative talks from industry thought leaders, explore cutting-edge on-site capabilities, network with key players in the field, and delve into topics such as UK Space Sector trends, drones and regulation, space sustainability, university collaborations, and inspiring success stories from professionals in the space industry. 

Importantly, it will be an opportunity to promote new developments happening at the venture park, notably the ground-breaking of the Westcott Space Hub development, funded by the UK Space Agency, Westcott Venture Park and Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone. 

Nigel MacKenzie, Development Manager at Westcott said: “A huge amount of development has been completed within the Westcott Space Cluster in the last few years. This has taken the cluster capabilities to the next level by creating a collaborative eco-system for like-minded companies to develop their ideas and grow sustainably.”

Over 40 space companies will be in attendance, providing a platform to discuss future career opportunities and potential involvement in their supply chain. 

Attendees will also have the chance to interact with companies from the Westcott Space Cluster, as well as academia, and the vibrant space community. Additionally, guided tours of the Westcott Space Cluster businesses within the Westcott Enterprise Zone will be running throughout the day. 

Councillor Angela Macpherson, Deputy Leader at Buckinghamshire Council said: “We are delighted to support the Westcott Showcase event, which will showcase pioneering and cutting-edge companies that are rapidly growing across the space and technology sectors, based within the Westcott Enterprise Zone. 

“Westcott is one of the most exciting innovation assets here in Buckinghamshire.  Over the past five years we have helped to further develop the huge potential of the space sector and believe that future collaborations across sectors will continue to build a secure platform for UK innovation and growth.” 

Tim Pinchin, Head of Communications at the Satellite Applications Catapult, said: “The Showcase is a wonderful opportunity for space businesses at Westcott to demonstrate their strengths and new innovations. This will be the fourth showcase event, and the best one yet, demonstrating the strong growth and potential for space sector companies in Buckinghamshire.’

For further information and registration details, please visit the Buckinghamshire Business First website.Registration will open at 10am on the day with talks and tours happening in the morning and afternoon. Lunch and afternoon drinks will be provided for all attendees.

This event is run in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council/ Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone, PATRIZIA, Satellite Applications Catapult, Buckinghamshire Business First, URA Thrusters, Westcott Space Cluster and Westcott Venture Park.