The 20th Appleton Space Conference will be held on Thursday 5 December 2024 and celebrates the latest advancements in space science, Earth observation, and technology development.

Academic and business leaders from across the space sector will join to celebrate the latest research and developments and explore future opportunities.

The talks are due to take place between 09:30 – 17:30 GMT and a livestream will be available – registration for the livestream will open in November.

The full programme and keynote lecture will be announced soon, together with registration details.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dr Sarah Beardsley – Director STFC RAL Space
• Dr Alice Bunn – Chief Executive Institution for Mechanical Engineers
• Prof. Ian McCrea – SWIMMR Programme Manager STFC RAL Space
• Prof. Chris Scott – University of Reading
• Prof. Emma Bunce – Director Institute for Space