About this event

Unlocking Hull & East Yorkshire’s Space Future

The space industry is much more than just rockets and satellites - it’s revolutionising engineering, manufacturing, and digital technology. Advances in materials science, automation, and data analytics are improving efficiency, precision, and innovation across a wide range of industries. Whether it’s through space-enabled communications, navigation systems, or cutting-edge fabrication techniques, the influence of space technology is already shaping the future of industry and business.

The UK’s space sector is booming, and major industries in Hull & East Yorkshire are playing a critical role in this growth. This conference will explore how space technology is driving advancements in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and digital industries - to name just a few - unlocking new efficiencies, creating smarter supply chains, and transforming the way we build, manufacture, and innovate.

The space economy isn’t a distant future - it’s here now, impacting transport, infrastructure, sustainability, and workforce development. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

Join us at Hull College for an unmissable knowledge transfer event, where business leaders, innovators, and educators will examine how space technology is shaping the future of key sectors across the Hull and East Yorkshire region.

Event Outline

The Role of Space in Industry: How space technology is transforming engineering, manufacturing, and digital sectors.
Skills for the Future: Addressing the demand for technical skills in a fast-evolving space economy.
Regional Challenges & Opportunities: How Hull & East Yorkshire businesses - in a wide range of industries - can capitalise on space-driven innovation and technology.
Sector Spotlights: Key opportunities in engineering, pharma, construction, digital tech, finance, and agriculture.
Funding & Innovation: Exploring investment and collaboration opportunities for businesses.
Exclusive Announcement: A regional first, revealed by Hull College.

Further details will be announced shortly! If you have any questions, please email: marketing@hull-college.ac.uk

Car Parking at the Event
Please note Hull College does not have parking facilities on site. However, there are a large number of affordable parking locations throughout the city centre which are within walking distance to the college’s main Queen’s Gardens campus. Please details of these below:

Charlotte Street Car Park: Charlotte Street Kingston upon Hull HU1 3DF (within very close distance)

George Street Multi-Storey Car Park: George Street Kingston upon Hull HU1 3BW (within very close distance)

Osbourne Street Multi-Storey Car Park: Storey Car Park, Osborne Street Multi, Hull HU1 2NL

Albion Street Car Park: 66 Bond St, Hull HU1 3TE

Pryme Street Multi-Storey Car Park: 8 Pryme St, Hull HU2 8HR

Princes Quay Shopping Centre Car Park: 30G Princes Dock St, Hull HU1 2PQ

St Stephens Shopping Centre Car Park: Spring Street, Hull HU2 8JX

Space Tech Horizons: Hull's New Frontier