Space & Security – Nordics in Wallonia, Belgium

This exclusive 2-day event brings together Nordic leaders from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden for an in-depth exploration of the Walloon aerospace ecosystem, fostering valuable connections and exciting new partnerships with Belgian stakeholders.

Seminars, company visits, B2Bs, and networking events are on the agenda.

Register now to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable experience!

• R & D & I

• Space instrumentation

• Space optics

• Satellite technology.

• EO data processing, especially SAR

• Cybersecurity

• Research, Projects, Collaboration

• Space Science

• Advanced materials

Infrastructure visits offering you an unique chance to access Advanced Testing Facilities.

• Aerospacelab: cutting-edge satellite manufacturing, small satellite solutions, and advancements in Earth observation technology.

• Liège Spatial Center-CSL: the foremost institute for space instrumentation technological research and testing. It is specialized in design, development, integration, qualification, and calibration of space instruments.

• Amos delivers optical, mechanical and observation solutions using leading-edge technologies, for astronomy, space, science and industry.

• Einstein Telescope Project (Prototype)

• Cybersecurity infrastructures

• ESA facilities

Building New Research Collaborations around the ESA and European calls

Networking with Industry & Experts: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts in Aerospace from Belgian and the Nordics.

Scientific Cooperation & Research Programs: JRI4Space, Space4Relauch, Presentation of the UNIVERSEH ... and discussions

Business & Partnership Opportunities will be facilitated by the B2B session

The aeronautics and space sector occupies a key position in the Wallonia economy and constitutes one of its major assets for the future. 

Wallonia is the region in Belgium with the largest number of companies working in the aeronautics industry. It represents a turnover of more than 1.75 billion (90% of which is from exports) and 7,500 direct jobs.

This ecosystem includes:

• A large network of enterprises:

  • Major enterprises like Safran Aero Boosters, SABCA, Sonaca and Thales

  • More than 100 SMEs

• Recognised know-how:

  • Galaxia, the business park dedicated to applications and innovation connected to space. Galaxia Business Park hosts the logistics center dedicated to the European navigation program Galileo satellite, the European satellite navigation system

  • an ESA (European Space Agency) station recognised as a centre of excellence in the fields of security and defence.

• A Belgian aerospace Cluster - SKYWIN representing more than 150 members including companies, research centres, universities and training centres - 85 labeled projects (54 in R&D) and a total budget: €265 million

• Cutting-edge research entities with more than 80 university departments dedicated to the aeronautics and space:

  • CENAERO

  • the Liège Space Centre

• A test and training zone - spaceDrone group which is a unique area to carry tests in not authorized conditions, such as flying higher or at night, in an area 3.8 km in diameter.