ADS partners with Hub Exhibitions

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Following consultation with industry stakeholders, ADS has made an important investment in Hub Exhibitions Ltd, forming a new partnership to enhance Space-Comm Expo in London. The event will be rebranded as Space-Comm Expo London in partnership with ADS, reflecting the collaborative vision and expanded scope of the exhibition.

As part of this partnership, ADS will co-host both the UK Government Hub and the Defence & Space Zone. ADS’ involvement will ensure that the most influential and respected voices from industry, government, and defence sectors are brought together to facilitate meaningful discussions and collaborations on key issues and innovations shaping the future of the space industry.

Kevin Craven (above), CEO of ADS, will join the Board of Hub Exhibitions Ltd to ensure strategic alignment on industry’s needs from the enhanced world-class event.

This partnership follows the recent investment in Hub Exhibitions Ltd by Lunar Ridge Ventures (LRV), an investor dedicated to supporting companies within the broader space ecosystem. LRV championed the collaboration between Hub Exhibitions and ADS, recognizing the significant value and opportunities this partnership would bring to the industry.

Commenting on the announcement, Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS stated: “We are incredibly pleased to announce our collaboration with Hub Exhibitions under the pioneering leadership of LRV. The UK’s space sector is a hub of world-class entrepreneurship, engineering and innovation and we look forward to delivering an event that truly reflects both the industry and the wider environment that we are operating in.

“ADS eagerly looks forward to connecting with members, policymakers and industry stakeholders alike at Space-Comm Expo London 2026 – an event delivered by the industry, for the industry’s benefit.”

Christie Day, Managing Director of Hub Exhibitions Ltd said: “We are overjoyed to find resolution for the space industry by partnering with ADS to co-host a unified single event in London. Their invaluable contribution will ensure the new Space-Comm Expo London in partnership with ADS will become the platform to grow the UK’s space economy exponentially.”

The UK Space Agency have expressed strong support for the move towards a single, unified event.

Further marking the agreement, Doug Liddle, Chair of UKspace, said: “Opportunities to collaborate across our industry are pivotal to securing the collective success of the UK space sector.

“UKspace is delighted to support ADS and Hub Exhibitions in their unified proposition, which will provide a unique platform to drive conversations about and deliver outcomes for our pioneering sector for many years to come.”

Both Hub Exhibitions and ADS are committed to delivering a world-class experience that highlights the UK’s role in the global space industry and supports the growth of businesses operating within this dynamic sector.

In support of this new focus, the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) will not run again after this year’s event. This decision has been made to enable the space industry to concentrate fully on the newly expanded Space-Comm Expo London, maximising its impact and opportunities for all participants.