The UK's National Space Strategy outlines a comprehensive plan to integrate efforts across government, academia, and industry to advance the nation's space capabilities. This strategy emphasizes collaboration to achieve goals such as growing the space economy, promoting scientific discovery, and protecting national interests in space. Complementing this strategy, the Royal Society hosted a conference titled "Transforming our future: The UK's space sector", which convened stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the applications of space technologies across different industries and to showcase emerging innovations.

Prerequisites:

• Identify relevant stakeholders the nation wants to involve

• Build collaborative relationship with relevant stakeholders

• Procurement pathway

• Partner support as needed

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 50-300K (program setup; varies widely)

• Includes: scoping & design, venue, AV and logistics, speaker travel and accommodation, communications and outreach, post-event reporting

Timeframe:

• Overall: 3–9 mo

• Phase: Concept (1–2 mo), Contracting & logistics (1–2 mo), Promotion & preparation (1–3 mo), Delivery & follow-up (1–2 mo)

Pros:

• Policy Influence - Facilitates dialogue between stakeholders, potentially influencing national strategies on Access to Space

• Knowledge Sharing - Provides a platform for sharing the latest research, technologies, and best practices in Access to Space

• Networking Opportunities - Encourages collaboration between academia, industry, and government entities

• Public Awareness - Raises awareness about the importance of Access to Space systems

Considerations:

• Resource Intensive - Requires significant time, funding, and human resources to plan and execute effectively

• Potential Low Engagement - Risk of limited participation if not adequately promoted or if stakeholders are not sufficiently engaged

• Logistical Challenges - Coordinating schedules of high-profile speakers and attendees can be complex