2025 dates for your space and climate events calendar
Updated December, 2025
Welcome to our look ahead to 2025 calendar dates for your diary. If you want to add your events, please email Sally, s.stevens@reading.ac.uk
International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, kicks off January 21st
This is the official launch date and it will feature a high-level event, organised by WMO and UNESCO, with a series of online side events or 1-1.5 hours in different countries and time zones. See the website for more.
Orbit South Central networking, Guildford, 11am-12.30pm, January 29th & February 26th
These often sell out in advance so book now.
Ignite Space 2025, Leicester, February 5th-6th
Ignite Space ‘Powering the Business of Space’ will take place at the National Space Centre, Leicester. Stand space, sponsorship packages and free tickets to attend are available for this annual event hosted by the UK Space Agency. All the details are here.
Smart Shipping Café Series, 3rd webinar, 10.30-11.30am, February 20th
Showcasing cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and practical solutions that are set to transform the shipping sector. Aimed at not just at those already in the maritime industry. The topic for this cafe is ‘Safety’. Register here.
Biospace25 – Biodiversity Insight, Italy, February 10th-14th
This will be the first international conference exclusively dedicated to the application of Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS) across the various dimensions of biodiversity, and addressing the use of Earth Observations in all realms, from terrestrial, freshwater, coastal to marine ecosystems. It is being organised by the European Space Agency with the EC, Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Network, Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), and other partners. Find out more.
Geo Colorado, USA, February 10th-12th
Subtitled ‘The intersection of geospatial and the built world’ the conference will bring together updates, case studies, ideas and predictions from a wide variety of experts. Updates will be posted on the event website
India Energy Week, Delhi, February 11th-14th
Due to attract 700 exhibitors and 70,000 decision-makers, the international energy conference aims to build connections, foster breakthrough collaborations and unveil innovations to shape the global energy landscape. A wide range of global companies have booked stands. Find out more here.
UKSEDS Conference, Leicester, March 1st-2nd
Aimed at students studying space-relevant courses at universities in the UK. For information email enquiries@ukseds.org
Satellite 2025, Washington DC, March 10th-13th
Registration is open for the Conference and Exhibition (March 11th-13th). Access to the exhibition is free but there are charges for side events. The programme covers satellite technology, agricultural applications, policy, telecommunications, transport, finance, investment, commercial markets and more. Early bird ticket prices apply until November 21st. More details here.
Space-Comm Expo, London, March 11th-12th
In its 5th year and moving from Farnborough to London ExCel. More details on the event website
Access to Finance, Harwell, March 13th
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in collaboration with Oxfordshire Greentech, the county’s business network for the low carbon economy will bring together experts and investors who specialise in helping innovators flourish. Together we aim to support you in better understanding the process for obtaining funds from a variety of sources. The agenda will cover start-up funding opportunities, seed funding, acceleration and Series A funding; and will consist of presentations from Innovate UK, JP Morgan, Oxford Science Enterprises, UKI2S, Clean Growth Fund, Satellite Applications Catapult and more, signposting in the right direction, pitching and plenty of informal networking. There are also a few five-minute pitching slots available. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/access-to-finance-tickets-1055135301089
40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE), Farnborough, March 17th-21st
ISRSE-40, organised by the International Committee for Remote Sensing of Environment (ICORSE), will run alongside the new Farnborough International Space Show. The global summit is held every two years and is aimed at scientists, researchers, policy and practitioners as well as hosting international space agencies. The subtitle this year is ‘Synergy in Sight: Harnessing Earth Observation for Sustainable Development’. The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and Regional Cluster Space South Central are supporting partners.
Find out more and register to receive updates.
Farnborough International Space Show, Farnborough, March 19th-20th
A new event from the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, where the Space Zone has been so successful. It is aimed at international industry, government, academia and defence in the space sector. It is supported by ADS and UKspace. There are six themes:
- Earth and Space
- Commercial Space
- Operational Space
- Sustainable Space
- Exploring Space
Free tickets are being snapped up quickly for this new show that runs alongside the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE) – for which there is an admission fee (March 17th-21st). Book here.
RSPSoc Wavelengths conference, in person, Nottingham, April 10th-11th
Wavelength is an early careers conference ran by the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPsoc). It is designed for anyone in post graduate research (Masters, PhD and early post doc) to provide a relaxed platform for less experienced researchers to present their work. Find out more.
European Regulation of Climate Services: A Dialogue with Private Providers, Barcelona, April 28th-29th
Join private sector, regulators and standardisation experts for a closed-door event aiming to build a trustworthy and standardised climate services market. It is organised by Climateurope2, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, World Meteorological Organization, Copernicus Climate Change Service, and global assurance and risk management organisation, DNV. €300 per person, more details here.
Sustainable Investment Forum Europe, Paris, April 29th
Aimed at finance leaders and stakeholders to assess global progress and chart a course for the future. Register to receive updates. More details and registration link.
Innovation Zero, London, April 29th-30th
Space4Climate had a successful stand at this event in 2024. Members SatVu and Sylvera also exhibited and our Vice Chair, Donna Lyndsay, spoke on one of the panels. Booking is open for stands and to register interest in being a speaker. Details here.
Oasis Insight Conference, London, April 30th-May 1st
Presented by Oasis Risk Modelling with Lloyd’s Market Association with updates and insights on latest models aimed at the insurance, risk and financial sectors. Registration will open in January.
Future Energy Asia, Thailand, May 7th-9th
Aimed at industry professionals, buyers and decision-makers who are focussed on resilient energy system supported by diverse energy sources and climate technologies, looking for emerging trends. Visit the website.
Public Communication of Science and Technology Network Conference, Aberdeen, May 27th-29th
The theme is ‘Science communication for positive change: exploring transitions, traditions, and tensions’. This is the first time this international conference has been held in the UK. You can find out more about PCST here: https://www.pcst.network/
GEO Business, ExCeL, London, June 4th-5th
Stands are on sale – see the event brochure.
2025 UN Ocean Conference, Nice, France, June 9th-13th
A high-level United Nations conference to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. The theme is ‘Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean’. It will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. More details here.
EO Summit, New York, June 10th-11th
TerraWatch Space has set the date for next year’s event in America, sponsorship packages are available. Early details here.
European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA) 2025, Rimini, Italy, June 16th-18th
A dynamic event dedicated to sharing climate adaptation implementation experiences, showcasing cutting-edge research, and fostering collaboration on climate change impacts and adaptation. Organised by JPI Climate and the MAGICA Horizon project. Register interest here.
London Climate Action Week, June 21st-29th
Sign up to the mailing list for updates here.
European Space Agency Living Planet Symposium, Vienna, June 23rd-27th
ESA’s Earth Observation conference, held every 3 years, unites scientists and researchers from around the world to share and discuss the latest in Earth science observation and technologies. More here.
Cities Climate Action Summit, London and online, June 24th-25th
Aimed at city leaders, policymakers and green finance experts. Part of London Climate Action Week. More here.
Blue Earth Forum, London, June 24th-26th
Bringing together business and investors, applications open. Part of London Climate Action Week. Early details here.
Climate Innovation Forum, Guildhall, London, June 25th
For business, policy and finance leaders. Part of London Climate Action Week. Register interest on the
Agri-TechE Innovation Hub 2025, Norfolk, June 25th-26th
The Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show is a platform for showcasing new farming practices, technologies, and emerging agri-tech. More here.
UK Space Conference, July 16th-17th
A save the date has been issued with more information to come. You can register for updates here.
British Science Festival, Liverpool, September 10th-14th
Event proposals are invited for the British Science Festival , which will be hosted in partnership by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University. Anyone can propose an event for the free Festival which celebrates science in its broadest sense. More information, including how to submit a proposal, is here. The deadline is January 20th.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, London, September 22nd-23rd
Space-Comm Expo, Dubai, October 6th-7th
New event, early details here.
Blue Earth Summit, Woolwich, London, October 15th-17th
For innovators, startups, investors, policy and academia. Early bird prices available on the website.
EUMETSAT Climate Symposium: From space to climate services: co-creation in action, Darmstadt, Germany , October 28th-30th
Celebrating 25 years of climate at EUMETSAT with a symposium for policy and decision makers at all administrative levels, developers of workflows using satellite climate data, providers of operational climate services and their users. Providers of technology for co-creation in cloud-computing also welcome. Sessions will focus on:
- Climate Policy and Socio-Economic Benefits of Climate Data;
- Usage of Satellite Climate Products in Applications and their Future Design;
- Interaction between Research and Operations in the joint Development of Applications;
- Technical Co-evolution of Data Access and Utilisation.
COP30, Brazil, November 10th-21st
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) will convene in November 2025 in Brazil.
Space-Comm Expo Scotland, Glasgow, December 3rd-4th
Being held for the 2nd year with a focus on the thriving Scottish space industry. Early details here.