The Space Economy Congress is a strategic platform focused on one central idea:
space has become critical infrastructure for every sector
In a world facing climate pressure, geopolitical uncertainty and growing digital dependency, the resilience of societies and economies depends on reliable data, secure connectivity and the ability to anticipate risk. Today, these capabilities are deeply linked to space technologies.
This is the foundation of the Congress.
From Emerging Technology to Strategic Infrastructure
The New Space movement opened the door to new players, faster innovation and more competitive costs. It has now evolved into a mature space economy integrated across industries and public systems.
Space has shifted from experimentation to deployment, scale and real-world impact. It now enables climate intelligence, infrastructure security, technological sovereignty and economic continuity.
The Space Economy Congress reflects this evolution, bringing together policy, industry, technology and end users to address space as a strategic asset for the decade ahead.
Aligned with the vision of Catalonia Space Strategy 2030, the Congress connects ecosystems, accelerates adoption of space-based solutions and fosters collaboration across sectors.
The Evolution
A journey from a one-day New Space event to a consolidated international Space Economy Congress.
Space Economy Congress 2026
A New Name for a Mature Congress
The evolution of the sector is reflected in the evolution of the Congress itself. In its sixth edition, the event adopts the name Space Economy Congress.
This change of name represents a shift in focus, from experimentation to deployment, from growth to impact, and from innovation to strategic infrastructure.
Designing a Resilient Future
From evolution to purpose
In its sixth edition, the Space Economy Congress positions space as critical infrastructure for resilience, enabling climate intelligence, secure systems, technical sovereignty and economic continuity across sectors.
This edition marks a shift from growth to impact, placing resilience at the center of the space economy.
The space sector has undergone a profound transformation.
The emergence of New Space introduced new actors, accelerating innovation and opening access to space through technologies such as small and nanosatellites.
Over time, this initial disruption has evolved into a broader and more integrated space economy. Space is no longer an emerging industry, but a critical infrastructure that supports economic activity, public services and strategic decision-making across multiple sectors.
In 2026, the congress is changing its name from the New Space Economy congress to the Space Economy congress to reflect this shift positioning space as a foundational pillar of the economy of the future.
The Space Economy Congress brings together decision-makers, industry leaders, innovators and end users to explore how space technologies are becoming critical infrastructure for resilient, sustainable and competitive systems.
If you are involved in mobility, climate and environment, agriculture, civil protection, digital infrastructure, AI, IoT, communications or investment, this Congress offers a unique perspective on how space is already transforming your sector.
What You Will Gain
- Strategic insight into how the space economy enables resilience across industries.
- Real-world use cases of space data and services.
- Cross-sector connections between space and non-space industries.
- Access to leading international and regional experts, policymakers and innovators
- Business and investment opportunities across the value chain
During two days, Barcelona becomes a meeting point for the space economy, where technology, market and policy converge. Through keynotes, panels and curated networking activities, the Congress focuses on impact, adoption and long-term value.
This is not just a space congress.
It is a place where the resilient future is shaped.