The RAL Space Early Careers Conference was created to bring together the early space career community to build connections, celebrate the work they are doing and look to the future of space together.
The conference will bring together a range of professionals who will share their experiences, advice and insight into the space sector, giving attendees a great opportunity to network.
There will be the opportunity for attendees to develop their communication and presentation skills and showcase their work by designing a poster or delivering a lightning talk.
About the Conference
When:
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Where:
RAL Visitor Centre R112
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell Campus
Didcot
OX11 0QX
or online via Zoom
Who for:
Individuals with up to five years of experience in the space sector, as well as students at undergraduate or postgraduate level who are considering a career in the field. We welcome all types of space related backgrounds. Please note that, with exception of STFC Apprentices, you must be 18+ to attend this event.
Registration
In Person Attendance:
Register for free through TicketTailor
Abstracts for posters and lightning talks can be submitted via sign-up or via ralspaceecc@stfc.ac.uk
Online Attendance:
Register – RAL Space Early Careers Conference 2025 - Virtual attendance – Zoom
Additional Information:
The conference is free to attend but all other arrangements (accommodation and travel) must be made individually by attendees. Tea/coffee and lunch will be provided at the conference. There will be an option to sign up for a site tour on the day, numbers are limited so it will be first come first serve on the day.
Contact:
If you have any further questions regarding the RAL Space Early Careers Conference 2025 then feel free to email the conference committee at the following email: ralspaceecc@stfc.ac.uk
Programme:
Introduction @ 9:20 am:
Sarah Beardsley, Director - RAL Space
Resilient Society Talks @ 9:50 am:
Harriet Turner, Space Weather Scientist - Met Office
Michelle Hamilton, Earth Observation Lead - RAL Space
Eleanor O'Rourke, Director WCRP CMIP – ESA
Lightning talks @ 11:00am:
An opportunity for conference members to present short form talks on their work and experiences. Applications for these slots are available via the ticketing link.
Lunch @ 12:00 pm
Poster Session @ 12:30 pm
Keynote @ 1:00 pm:
Romain Charles, Spaceship ECSAT Coordinator - ESA
Tours @ 2:20 pm
Panel Session 3:30 pm:
Alan Cross, North West Space Cluster Development Manager – STFC
Jessica Brush, Cluster Development Officer - STFC
Joaquin Perez-Grande, Space Ecosystem Manager – Satellite Applications Catapult
Hugh Mortimer, National Laboratories Associate Director - STFC
Closing Remarks @ 4:30pm
Post conference social at DiSH from 5pm
