#SercoInSpace News Roundup
Published: 20 Jul 2026
Serco actively participated in multiple space-related events the first half of 2026, showcasing expertise in digital twin technology, satellite operations, and space industry workforce development. These engagements highlight Serco's role in advancing Earth observation and space mission support across Europe and beyond.
Open Science Meeting 2026
What: Open Science Meeting is an in-person open science meeting showcasing the latest ESA Digital Twin Earth Components, with live demonstrations and discussion, bringing together scientists, researchers, industry, and policymakers working on Earth observation and digital twin development.
When: 3-5 February 2026
Where: Frascati, Italy
Serco highlight: Our DestinE Platform team joined the Open Science Meeting 2026, contributing to Europe's effort to build a digital twin of the planet. The session covered the benefits of onboarding Digital Twin Components onto the DestinE Platform, along with current capabilities, future roadmap, and integration pathways.
Serco attendees: Gaia Cipolletta, Seia Bucci, Daniele Pellegrino, Alexis Longuet, and Diego Carcedo.
Small Satellites & Services International Forum
What: The Small Satellites & Services International Forum is one of Europe's key gatherings for the small satellite sector.
When: 17-19 February
Where: Malaga, Spain
Serco highlight: Serco attended the Small Satellites & Services International Forum to discuss how our teams support space agencies and operators across Europe, from satellite control to long-term mission support
Serco attendees: Mathilde Morée, Antonio J García-Salcedo, Julio Gallegos
Space Talent Day
What: Space Talent Day, organised by NL Space Campus together with SBIC Noordwijk, focused on workforce needs and career pathways in the Dutch space sector, featuring first findings from the Space for Talent initiative by NL Space Campus, the Netherlands Space Agency, and SpaceNed.
When: 26 February 2026
Where: Space Business Innovation Centre (SBIC), Noordwijk, Netherlands
Serco highlight: Serco took part in the Space Talent Day – Network & Drinks event at the Space Business Innovation Centre (SBIC), connecting with candidates interested in careers in the space sector. Our recruitment team shared insights on how to get hired and offered attendees an inside look at the space industry.
Serco attendees: Cem Polat, Elena Poposka
Osservatorio Space Economy 2026
What: The Osservatorio Space Economy at Politecnico di Milano is a research and industry observatory exploring how space investments translate into real value for users on Earth.
When: 3 March 2026
Where: Milan, Italy
Serco highlight: Serco's Business Development Manager, Serena Moretto, joined a panel on Earth Observation and the IRIDE constellation, discussing how AI, quantum computing, and partnerships like OVHcloud are making Earth Observation data more accessible. The discussion also highlighted Serco's contribution to both the IRIDE constellation and the DestinE initiative, which is building a digital twin of the planet to turn Earth Observation data into operational services.
Serco attendees: Calogero Dettori, Stefano Scancella, Giorgio Pasquali, and Beatrice Mainas
Space Comm Expo 2026
What: Space-Comm Expo Europe is one of the UK's leading conferences and exhibitions for the space sector, bringing together industry, agencies, and government to explore commercial and technical developments in space.
When: 4-5 March 2026
Where: London, UK
Serco highlight: We showcased how space technology delivers real-world impact, with Alexis Longuet and Frederique Berenbach speaking on stage at the Space Data Theatre about commercialising space-enabled solutions and how space data drives smarter decisions on Earth. Ross Irvine also showcased our ECLIPSE Software Suite, while Charlie Lockyear represented our Defence expertise.
Serco attendees: Alexis Longuet, Frederique Berenbach, Ross Irvine, Charlie Lockyea
Munich Space Summit
What: The New Space segment of the Munich Space Summit focuses on private investment, start-ups, and scaling new applications across satellite systems, launch services, and Earth Observation.
When: 23-25 March 2026
Where: Munich, Germany
Serco highlight: Our Space Sales Manager, Mathilde Morée, attended the summit to connect with the New Space community and highlight our operational experience in supporting scalable, reliable missions. Across Europe, Serco supports mission-critical satellite operations for ESA, the European Commission, and EUMETSAT.
SATShow Week 2026
What: SATShow Week is the world's largest satellite and space communications event, bringing together industry leaders from across the sector.
When: 23-26 March 2026
Where: Washington DC, USA
Serco highlight: Our ECLIPSE Software Suite team attended the event to connect with the satellite and space communications community. ECLIPSE is Serco's integrated project management platform, supporting document management, configuration control, product assurance, and quality compliance across complex space programmes.
Serco attendee: Ross Irvine
Jobspin
When: 17 April 2026
Where: Prague, Czech Republic
Serco highlight: Connecting with future talents in space, technology, and engineering from the international, community of the Czech Republic.
Serco attendees: Stefano Maida, Angela Vasilevska, Cristiano De Vincenti and Giulia Di Corato
Orbiting the Future of Industry
What: Orbiting the Future of Industry, organised by Deloitte in collaboration with Fondazione E. Amaldi, explored how space data can benefit traditional industry sectors.
When: 23 April 2026
Where: Milan, Italy
Serco highlight: Our Product Manager, Giorgio Pasquali, joined the panel "ESA Business Applications: Solutions and Opportunities for Italian Industry Through Space Technologies," where he shared how Serco makes space data easy to use by combining cloud, AI, and Earth Observation into ready-to-use solutions.
konaktiva Job Fair
What: konaktiva is one of the largest student-organised career fairs in Germany, held annually to connect students and graduates with employers.
When: 5 May 2026
Where: Darmstadt, Germany
Serco highlight: Our team attended konaktiva to share what it's like to work on space missions that matter. Conversations covered opportunities across Earth Observation, satellite operations, space safety, and beyond.
Serco attendees: Cristina Winter, Vanessa Neumann, Hristina Gelevska, Daniel St John, and Henry Bouchier
European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2026
What: The European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly is one of Europe's largest annual gatherings for geoscientists, bringing together researchers and organisations working on Earth and climate systems.
When: 3-8 May 2026
Serco highlight: Our colleagues presented their work on the DestinE Platform, the gateway connecting Destination Earth's climate and Earth system capabilities with the organisations that use them. Their presentations covered the platform's stakeholder engagement activities and onboarding process, supporting external providers in integrating services ranging from climate simulations to AI-powered early-warning tools.
Where: Vienna, Austria
Serco attendees: Martina Lo Iacono, Giuseppe Giugliano
BVSR Conference 2026
What: The BVSR Conference, organised by TU Darmstadt Space Technology e.V., is the annual gathering of the Bundesverband studentischer Raumfahrt (BVSR), connecting over 20 university space groups from across Germany.
When: 15-16 May 2026
Where: Darmstadt, Germany
Serco highlight: Serco sponsored this year's conference, bringing over 40 years of satellite operations expertise to the event. Javier Hernando led a workshop on the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) applied to student CubeSat projects, while Henry Bouchier also joined the Forum of Academic Spaceflight to discuss operations careers and the path from student projects to professional control rooms.
Serco Europe 2nd Internal Space Conference
What: Serco Europe’s second internal Space Conference — bringing colleagues together to align on strategy, share operational insight, and collaborate across countries and contracts, including workshops on AI and emerging technologies in space.
When: 16-18 June 2026
Where: Düsseldorf, The Netherlands
