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RAL Space Early Careers Conference 2026<\/h1>
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The RAL Space Early Careers Conference brings together the early career community to build connections, celebrate achievements and explore the future of space together.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This year we ask: what drives the future of the space industry? New technologies, growing commercial markets and changing international priorities shape what we do and the skills we will need in the future. We will explore what those changes mean for the next generation of the space community, and the role early careers people have in defining and delivering sector strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using the UK and ESA as a starting point, we will look beyond individual disciplines to consider the bigger picture. What opportunities and challenges will define the sector over the next 5 to 15 years? How will new technology change the way we use space? Which skills and cross-sector collaborations will we need, and where can early career professionals contribute?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through talks, discussions, networking and opportunities to share work at this conference, the UK\u2019s national space lab is bringing together people from STEM, business, government and the wider community. Whatever your area of expertise, we invite you to see where your work fits within the space sector, connect with us and consider how you can help shape the community\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theme<\/strong>: The Strategies and People Shaping the Future of Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audience<\/strong>: Early\u2011career people within or looking to work with the space sector. Participation from outside the sector is encouraged, especially non-STEM disciplines aligned with current skills gaps. It is also expected that attendees will include those with backgrounds already well represented in the sector. Please note that, with exception of STFC Apprentices, you must be aged 18+ to attend this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Present at the Conference<\/strong>: Posters must have enough content relevant to the theme for a 5-minute talk, brought to the event pre-printed in A2-size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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\n 25th Oct 2026 | 11:00AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n

IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival: TECHWORKS<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 25th Oct 2026 11:00AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 06th Nov 2026 | 9:30AM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n

RAL Space Early Careers Conference 2026<\/h3>\n
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\n 11th Nov 2026 | 17:30PM – 21:00PM <\/div>\n

FST in Conversation with Lord Vallance<\/h3>\n
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\n 12th Nov 2026 | 9:00AM – 15:30PM <\/div>\n

Getting on the Pitch \u2013 a workshop on marketing in Defence and Security<\/h3>\n
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\n 14th<\/span>\n– 22nd Nov 2026 | 14:00PM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n

HALO at Harwell Campus<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 14th – 22nd Nov 2026 14:00PM – 17:00PM <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 28th Nov 2026 | 12:00PM – 15:00PM <\/div>\n

Mental Elf Run 2026<\/h3>\n
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