GMV strengthens its strategic position at the 18th European Space Conference

GMV strengthened its role as a key industrial player in the European space sector during the 18th edition of the European Space Conference, held on January 27 and 28, 2026, in Brussels. The event, one of Europe's main forums for political and industrial debate on space matters, brought together institutional leaders, agencies and industry representatives to address the challenges of sovereignty, security and industrial transformation of space in Europe.

As a sponsor of this edition, GMV played a prominent role in the program, actively contributing to strategic debates on industrial competitiveness, technological innovation and sustainability of the European space ecosystem.

Jesús B. Serrano, GMV's CEO, took part in the panel discussion on the competitiveness and preparedness of the European space sector for the next decade, where he stressed the importance of European space programs as critical infrastructure and as a driver of industrial consolidation. During his speech, he highlighted the need to preserve a diverse industrial ecosystem and to foster collaboration and partnerships as key elements for developing competitive and sustainable solutions in the long term.

GMV's vision was also present in the debates on satellite navigation, connectivity, exploration, and space security. In this context, the company highlighted the importance of promoting new applications and markets for European satellite navigation services, the value of multi-orbital approaches to strengthening connectivity and security, and the role of space exploration as a lever for industrial competitiveness and technological development. GMV also stressed the need to advance space traffic surveillance and management capabilities to ensure the safety and sustainability of Earth orbits.

In parallel with the conference program, GMV participated in the signing of a new agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration between established and emerging space ecosystems in Europe, contributing to the development of a more integrated, competitive, and resilient industrial environment.

The European Space Conference was attended by senior representatives of European institutions, including the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA), who stressed the need to accelerate the transition from planning to execution to ensure the deployment of critical space capabilities in Europe.

By taking part in this 18th edition of the European Space Conference, GMV reaffirms its commitment to the development of the European space sector and to promoting technological solutions that help strengthen Europe's competitiveness, security, and strategic autonomy in space.