SGAC Young Professionals Forum
A dedicated program for the next generation of space leaders, hosted by the Space Generation Advisory Council at SmallSat Europe 2026.
Empowering the Next Generation at SmallSat Europe
SmallSat Europe 2026 is partnering with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) to host a dedicated Young Professionals Forum within the main conference. Running across the full event from May 26–28 in Amsterdam, the forum brings emerging talent face-to-face with the companies, agencies, and leaders shaping the smallsat industry.
Whether you’re a student exploring career paths or a young professional looking to connect with potential employers, the SGAC Forum offers a uniquely integrated experience — right on the exhibition floor alongside 180+ exhibitors and 2,000+ attendees.
What to Expect
Career Recruitment
Connect directly with hiring managers and HR teams from leading smallsat companies exhibiting at the conference. Bring your CV and be ready for on-the-spot conversations.
Speed Mentoring
Rapid-fire mentoring sessions pairing young professionals with senior industry figures. Get candid career advice, technical guidance, and grow your network in minutes.
Panel Discussions
Thought-provoking panels featuring industry speakers on topics shaping the future of small satellites, from emerging markets to technical innovation.
Global Community
Join a curated cohort of delegates selected from SGAC’s global network spanning 160+ countries. Build lasting connections with peers who share your ambitions.
Forum Program
Across three days in the exhibition hall, the forum pairs a keynote panel on building a space career with a hands-on mentoring track that culminates in an elevator-pitch competition.
Who Will Build Europe’s Space Future?
What does it take to build a career in space today, and what will it take five years from now? Industry leaders share their launch stories, the skills they’re hiring for today, how AI is reshaping roles, and what early-career professionals can do to stand out in an increasingly international and competitive field.
Mentoring, 1:1 Matching & Pitch Competition
Delegates interact with mentors and recruiters from a range of career backgrounds for 1:1 and small-group speed mentoring.
About SGAC
The Space Generation Advisory Council, in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications, is a global non-governmental, non-profit organization representing university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.
Founded following recommendations from UNISPACE III, SGAC has grown into a unique global talent network — bringing together engineers, scientists, policy specialists, entrepreneurs, and business professionals at early stages of their careers.
Join the SGAC Forum at SmallSat Europe
Applications are open for a curated cohort of young professionals. Selected delegates receive access to the full SmallSat Europe conference.