SmallSat Europe 2027 / SGAC Forum
SGAC Young Professionals Forum
A dedicated programme for the next generation of space leaders, hosted by the Space Generation Advisory Council on the SmallSat Europe show floor. Back for 2027, 1–3 June.
What to expect
Empowering the next generation at SmallSat Europe.
SmallSat Europe partners with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) to host a dedicated Young Professionals Forum inside the main conference. Running across the full event, 1–3 June 2027 in Amsterdam, the forum brings emerging talent face to face with the companies, agencies and leaders shaping the smallsat industry, right on the exhibition floor alongside 300+ exhibitors and 3,000+ attendees.
01
Career recruitment
Connect directly with hiring managers and HR teams from the smallsat companies exhibiting at the conference. Bring your CV and be ready for on-the-spot conversations.
02
Speed mentoring
Rapid-fire mentoring sessions pairing young professionals with senior industry figures: candid career advice, technical guidance and a wider network in minutes.
03
Panel discussions
Thought-provoking panels with industry speakers on the topics shaping the future of small satellites, from emerging markets to technical innovation.
04
Global community
A curated cohort of delegates selected from SGAC’s global network spanning 160+ countries. Build lasting connections with peers who share your ambitions.
Forum programme · 2027
Three days on the show floor.
In 2026 the forum paired a keynote panel on building a space career with a hands-on mentoring track that culminated in an elevator-pitch competition. The 2027 programme, speakers and mentors will be announced here.
Dates
1–3 June 2027
Location
RAI Amsterdam, exhibition floor
Forum area
On the exhibition floor; the exact location is announced closer to the event
Eligibility
Ages 18–35
Format
Keynote panel · speed mentoring · 1:1 matching · pitch competition
About SGAC
The Space Generation Advisory Council.
The Space Generation Advisory Council, in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications, is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation representing university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry and academia.
Founded following recommendations from UNISPACE III, SGAC has grown into a unique global talent network, bringing together engineers, scientists, policy specialists, entrepreneurs and business professionals at early stages of their careers.
39,000+
Members
160+
Countries
18–35
Age range
Join the forum
Apply for the 2027 cohort.
Young professionals
Apply to join the cohort
Applications for the 2027 cohort open soon: a curated group of young professionals selected with SGAC. Selected delegates receive access to the full SmallSat Europe conference.
Applications open soon. The link appears here first.
Companies
Recruit at the forum
Exhibitors and sponsors can take part in the recruitment and mentoring sessions. Ask the sales team about forum participation.