Bremen Welcomes the International Space Community to Space Tech Expo Europe 2024

More than 700 Exhibitors and Over 8,000 Space Industry Professionals Gather in the “City of Space” for Europe’s Largest B2B Space Event 

On Tuesday, 19th November 2024, the Space Tech Expo Europe 2024 will open its doors for the 7th consecutive year in Bremen, the “City of Space.” Renowned as Europe’s premier space industry exhibition, this year’s event anticipates over 700 exhibitors and more than 8,000 professionals from across the international space sector. 

Kristina Vogt, Bremen’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation, will inaugurate the expo, highlighting its significance: “Bremen stands as a leading space technology hub in Europe and is proud to host Space Tech Expo Europe. This event not only serves as a showcase for technological advancements, but also as a platform for inspiring discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of space exploration.” 

Strong International Presence and Partnerships 

This year’s Space Tech Expo Europe further underscores Bremen’s role as a focal point of international collaboration. Delegations from countries including Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, and Poland will participate. The goal is to strengthen existing partnerships and initiate new ones. These delegations represent a broad range of initiatives, from materials research to digitalisation projects, reaffirming Bremen’s position as a key player in the global space industry. 

B2B Matchmaking Event 

Bremen will showcase its presence at Space Tech Expo Europe with a dedicated “City of Space” booth, organised by AVIASPACE Bremen e.V. and Bremeninvest (WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH). Additionally, with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Bremen is again offering a complimentary B2B matchmaking service. The growth of this matchmaking platform continues into 2024, with over 1,500 participants expected. This affirms the success of the format from previous years (Booth H25, Hall 5). 

SMEs and Startups 

The ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC) Northern Germany will host a platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Simultaneously, the stand will serve as a showcase for 20 ESA BIC startups (Booth Q27, Hall 5). 

Digital Transformation in the Space Industry 

The Gaia-X lighthouse project COOPERANTS, focusing on the digitalisation of the aeronautics and space value chain, will also feature with a dedicated COOPERANTS Partner stand (Booth V45, Hall 6). As part of the European GAIA-X initiative, Bremen is advancing innovations in areas such as digital twins, virtual certification and product development, collaborative project management offices, intelligent requirement management assistants, data analytics, and augmented reality applications for product integration. 

For more information on the event, please visit www.spacetechexpo.eu. Further details on Bremen’s space industry activities at Space Tech Expo Europe are available here.

Media Contact:
Christoph Sonnenberg, Deputy Press Spokesperson, Ministry for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation
Phone: +49 (421) 361-82909
Email: christoph.sonnenberg@wht.bremen.de