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ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL
As the UK’s space sector accelerates, the legal and policy landscape must evolve to support sustainable growth. Sponsored by Fragomen and DLA Piper, the Space Law Symposium at the Space-Comm Expo will explore key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
🔹 Securing global talent
🔹 Navigating complex regulations
🔹 Ensuring sustainability in congested orbits
On Tuesday, March 11 at 14:15 pm – 15:00 pm, Fragomen Director Kelly Hardman will lead a panel discussion on “How the UK can attract and retain the talent needed to drive its space ambitions while balancing immigration policies, national security, and workforce sustainability”. Kelly will be joined on the panel by Andy Campbell, Founder & CEO, Space Network, Lucy Mason, Director, Capgemini, Neil Passingham, MD / Founder (and GardPass Space co-founder), GardPass and Melissa Quinn, General Manager – International Business Unit, Slingshot Aerospace. Fragomen Partner, Charlotte Wills will be closing the Symposium, and together with Fragomen Director Laxmi Limbani, our Fragomen Space and Aerospace Team will be on hand to network and engage.
Join us as we chart the future of space law and policy, ensuring that innovation, security, and sustainability remain at the heart of the UK’s growing space sector!
Fragomen is a proud sponsor of the event.
Please note:
Places are limited so will be awarded on a first come first serve basis and require advance registration.
This workshop is taking place off the show floor in North Gallery Meeting Room 19.
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