This year, GMV played a leading role in two of the space sector’s most important events: World Space Business Week (WSBW) and the Space Defense & Security Summit (SDSS), held in Paris from 16-20 and 17-19 September 2024, respectively. These key meetings brought together global leaders from the space, security, and defense industries, creating a unique opportunity to work together to explore the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

Since 1997, WSBW has been a flagship gathering for the aerospace business ecosystem, providing a platform where leaders, investors, and clients from around the world connect, share experiences, and analyze the state and future of the industry. This 27^th edition was attended by more than 1,500 participants from over 50 countries. 

Enrique Fraga, General Manager of GMV´s Space Systems EST, participated in the “Ground System Developers and Integrators Supporting New Architectures” round-table discussion, where he shared his perspective on ground systems at a key moment for the sector and highlighted innovation and flexibility as the foundations for these systems. He addressed the challenges posed by emerging constellations and advanced spatial architecture, with a particular emphasis on the trends towards “software-defined everything.” He also stressed how GMV, beyond its experience, is contributing its skill and know-how to most of today’s cutting-edge programs, cementing its place as a key player in the development of advanced ground-segment solutions.

The first-ever Space Defense & Security Summit (SDSS) was held at the same time as the WSBW. This forum provided a unique platform to discuss the evolution of space as an increasingly crucial environment for sovereignty, defense, and security.

Miguel Ángel Molina, GMV´s Space Systems EST General Manager, participated in the “Space Surveillance: The Next Stage” round-table discussion where he addressed, among other topics, the challenges and opportunities of space surveillance in this new stage, emphasizing the importance of investment in technology, as well as the regulated management of future space traffic, fundamental aspects to maintain sustainability and sovereignty in space.

With the events taking place simultaneously, there were even more opportunities for interaction and collaboration among participants, fostering dynamic exchanges between innovators, investors, clients, and strategic partners. The combination of WSBW’s business focus and SDSS’s defense perspective created a unique environment to discuss the most critical issues in the space sector.