Powerhouse Space Week Hits Paris in September
The space industry is gearing up for a significant event as the World Space Business Week (WSBW), Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS), and Space Innovation Summit (SPIN) are set to return to Paris, France, from September 15-19, 2025. These summits, hosted by Novaspace, a global space consulting and market intelligence leader, will take place at the Hôtel du Collectionneur and Les Salons Hoche.
The WSBW, recognized as the premier global stage for the space industry, will discuss market, financial, and technological trends reshaping the sector. Topics will include satellite communications, Earth observation, launch and infrastructure, mobility, and global investment flows. More than 1,400 senior executives and 200 speakers are expected to attend the WSBW.
The Space Innovation Summit (SPIN), debuting at the Hôtel du Collectionneur on September 17, will feature start-up showcases, investor panels, and an awards ceremony recognizing the sector's most promising ventures.
Meanwhile, the Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS) will convene at Les Salons Hoche. The SDSS agenda will address topics such as deterrence and resilience, space situational awareness, secure satcom, ISR, innovation pathways, and international cooperation in a contested and fast-changing domain. The SDSS will gather over 300 defense leaders, policymakers, and industry executives from 35+ nations.
Notable confirmed speakers for the events include European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, General Brian W. Gibson (United States Space Command), General Vincent Chusseau (French Space Command), General Michael Traut (German Space Command), Jeong Gyuheon (Defense Acquisition Program Administration - DAPA), Josef Aschbacher (ESA), Gwynne Shotwell (SpaceX), Adel Al-Saleh (SES), Max Haot (Vast), Jean-François Fallacher (Eutelsat Group), and Ricky Freeman (Amazon Kuiper Government Services).
Additional information can be found on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and via email. Registration links for the summits can be found on their respective websites: wsbw.com, sds-summit.com, and wsbw.com/space-innovation-summit. Registration for the World Space Business Week, Space Defense and Security Summit, and Space Innovation Summit is closing soon.
These summits provide platforms where vision meets strategy and the global space community gathers to move the industry forward. They are not just forums for discussion but catalysts for action, offering networking, business development, market insights, and investment opportunities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the future of the space industry.
