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INTERNATIONAL
Conference on Space 2025

Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth
The Event Overview
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The Event Overview

Indian space sector has undergone a transformative growth, offering substantial opportunities. The space sector, currently valued at USD 8.4 billion, holds a modest 2 % share of the global space economy. However, projections suggest that by 2033, India’s space industry could expand to USD 44 billion, with exports contributing USD 11 billion—further positioning India as a key player in the global arena.

This remarkable growth is fuelled by the ISRO and an expanding private sector, which has seen the emergence of nearly 200 startups in recent years. Besides this, establishment of the INSPACe to regulate space activities, the creation of NSIL to provide launch services, and the announcement of the Indian Space Policy 2023, and liberalisation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2024 has further been spurring the growth of private sector, opening doors for new opportunities and foreign partnerships with Indian space companies.

Taking the vision of the Government vision further in the space sector, I am happy to share that the Confederation of Indian Industry is organising the Two- day International Conference on Space from 8th – 9th September 2025. The conference would be organised with the support of ISRO and INSPACe at Taj Hotel in Bengaluru.

The two- day Conference with theme of ‘Harnessing Space for Bharat: Innovation, Policy, and Growth’, focus on the initiatives taken by Indian government, ISRO, INSPACe & NSIL towards encouraging and engaging space start-ups, and the Indian Industry towards further strengthening the space sector as well as deliberate on policy and regulatory framework and increasing international collaborations

Where

Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru

When

8-9 September 2025

Theme

Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth

From the landmark Chandrayaan-3 mission to strategic international collaborations, India’s space journey is reshaping its scientific, economic, and diplomatic landscape. The space sector, currently valued at USD 8.4 billion, holds a modest 2-3% share of the global space economy. However, projections suggest that by 2033, India’s space industry could expand to USD 44 billion, with exports contributing USD 11 billion—further positioning India as a key player in the global arena.

This remarkable growth is fuelled by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and an expanding private sector, which has seen the emergence of nearly 200 startups in recent years. These startups are driving innovation, offering space-based products and services that are more affordable, accessible, and tailored to the evolving market demands. The successful launches, developed by private Indian firms, highlight the sector’s vast potential in satellite manufacturing, launch vehicles, and downstream applications.

Recognising the sector’s potential, the Indian government has enacted several key reforms. These include the establishment of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to regulate space activities, the creation of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to provide launch services, and the announcement of the Indian Space Policy 2023, which enables end-to-end private sector participation across all areas of space activities. The liberalisation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2024 has further opened doors for foreign partnerships with Indian space companies. On 24 October 2024, India’s space sector achieved a major milestone as the Union Cabinet, led by the Honourable Prime Minister, approved a dedicated INR 1,000 crore venture capital fund under IN-SPACe. Further strengthening this momentum, IN-SPACe launched an INR 500 crore Technology Adoption Fund in February 2025. These initiatives are set to drive innovation, foster startup growth, and enhance India’s position in the global space industry.

On the global front, India has expanded its commercial space footprint through space diplomacy and attracted global investment, totalling approximately USD 300 million in the past three years. The country has been collaborating with over 40 countries.

Creating Dynamism in
Indian Space Ecosystem

Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

DAY 1, 8th September 2025

0800 - 1000 Hrs Registration
1000 - 1130 Hrs Inaugural
1130 - 1200 Hrs Tea Break
1200 - 1300 Hrs Bridging the Gaps in Achieving India's Space Vision
1300 - 1400 Hrs Networking Lunch
1400 – 1500 Hrs Role of the Private Sector in Expediting NewSpace Economy
1500 - 1600 Hrs Towards Self-Reliance: Strengthening Indigenous Capabilities in Space Sector
1600 - 1700 Hrs Next-Gen Satellite Communication: Enabling 5G/6G, IoT, EmTech and National Resilience

DAY 2, 9th September 2025

1000 – 1100 Hrs Exploring New Markets and Unlocking Opportunities through Earth Observation and Satellite Data
1100 – 1200 Hrs Empowering Innovation: Role of Startups in Shaping Space Ecosystem
1200 – 1300 Hrs Leveraging International Collaboration for Sustainable Exploration, Innovation, and technology
1300 – 1400 Hrs Enhanced Focus on the Complementary Dimension of the Space – Defence Relationship
1400 – 1500 Hrs Networking Lunch
1500 – 1600 Hrs Shaping the Future: Building Talent and a Skilled Workforce for India’s Emerging Space Economy

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