EEN-Fraunhofer Space Community Get-Together 2026

EEN-Fraunhofer Space Community Get-Together 2026 The event is FREE of charge. 16 November 2026 (onsite, 16:00 to 20:00 CET) For the fith time, the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE will host the EEN-Fraunhofer Space Community Get-Together. This annual meet-up, held on the eve of Space Tech Expo Europe 2026 in Bremen, offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow space enthusiasts over a drink, exchange innovative ideas, and potentially meet new partners just before the expo begins. The event is free of charge. Join us on Monday, 16 November 2026, at the ECOMAT , Cornelius-Edzard-Str. 15, 28199 Bremen! Agenda 3:30 PM – Doors Open & Coffee 4:00 PM – Opening 4:10 PM – Keynote 1: Dr. Holger Krag European Space Agency (ESA) 4:25 PM – Keynote 2: Dr. Ralf Ewald German Aerospace Center (DLR) 4:40 PM – Keynote 3: Kristina Nikolaus OKAPI:Orbits GmbH 4:55 PM – Panel Discussion 5:15 PM – Break 5:45 PM – Start-Up Pitching Session 4-minute pitch + 1-minute Q&A per start-up 6:45 PM – Networking, Drinks & Snacks 8:00 PM – Event Ends We are looking for innovative solutions in the following areas: Space Debris: Development of technologies for the prevention, detection, and active removal of space debris, including tracking, de-orbiting, and in-orbit recycling. Space Weather: Forecasting and monitoring systems for space weather events, including data-driven models, early warning systems, and protective measures for satellites and critical infrastructure. Protection of Space Infrastructure: Security solutions for satellites and space stations, including collision avoidance, cybersecurity, resilience, and autonomous response systems. Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructure via Satellites: Satellite-enabled applications for early warning, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and crisis management. Military Use of Space: Innovations in secure communications, reconnaissance, and space situational awareness with both civilian and security-rela