International Conference on Space

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPACE 2025

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) this year, is organising the Two- day International Conference on Space from 8th – 9th September 2025, with support of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), Bengaluru, India.

The two-day conference will highlight the pivotal roles of ISRO, INSPACe and NSIL in advancing India’s space capabilities, with a focus on satellite manufacturing, space missions execution, space exploration, and industry participation, thereby strengthening the Indian space sector.

The conference will engage in deliberations on the key focus areas outlined by IN-SPACe under the Decadal Vision for the Indian Space Economy. It will serve as a platform to deliberate on Indian industry participation in the space sector, with an emphasis on strengthening indigenous capabilities, fostering innovation, and developing a highly skilled workforce. Additionally, the conference will address the expanding demand for space-based technologies across various sectors, support the growth of the startup ecosystem, and encourage international collaborations.

Emphasis will be placed on driving demand for upstream and downstream space applications in the defence sector, aligning with global trends that link defence investment to commercial space growth.

This year, Denmark is the Guest Country for this conference.

Date & PROGRAM FLOW

Conference 8th – 9th September 2025
Halls AURA
Venue Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore 560022, Karnataka, India

Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

DAY 1, 8th September 2025

0730 - 0950 Hrs Registration
1000 - 1130 Hrs Inaugural Session
1130 - 1150 Hrs Tea Break
1200 - 1300 Hrs Bridging the Gaps in Achieving India's Space Vision
1300 - 1350 Hrs Networking Lunch
1400 – 1500 Hrs Role of the Private Sector in Expediting NewSpace Economy
1500 - 1600 Hrs Towards Self-Reliance: Strengthening Indigenous Capabilities in Space Sector
1600 - 1715 Hrs Next-Gen Satellite Communication: Enabling 5G/6G, IoT, EmTech and National Resilience
1715– 1800 Hrs Networking Tea/ Coffee

DAY 2, 9th September 2025

0830 – 1000 Hrs Arrival Tea/ Coffee
1000 – 1100 Hrs Exploring New Markets and Unlocking Opportunities through Earth Observation and Satellite Data
1100 – 1200 Hrs Empowering Innovation: Role of Startups in Shaping Space Ecosystem
1200 – 1300 Hrs Leveraging International Collaboration for Sustainable Exploration, Innovation, and technology
1300 – 1400 Hrs Enhanced Focus on the Complementary Dimension of the Space – Defence Relationship
1400 – 1450 Hrs Networking Lunch
1500 – 1600 Hrs Shaping the Future: Building Talent and a Skilled Workforce for India’s Emerging Space Economy
1610 – 1715 Hrs Valedictory Session