Several workshops are organized one day before the conference. These events provide an opportunity to explore several specific topics in depth.

Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 09:30 to 16:00 hrs

Agenda of the course will cover the scope of the European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) activities, including the ESCC specification system and the ESCC component qualification and manufacturers' certification processes.

Participation is open and registration is done through the online registration link.

Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs
Objective of the seminar is to offer an overview of the latest trends in passive components technology.  

The seminar is organised by Dr. Tomas Zednicek, President of the European Passive Components Institute. Visit the EPCI website for more information: www.passive-components.eu

Participation is open and registration is done through the online registration link.

Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 16:00 hrs
The visit covers :

• The ESA’s Materials & Electrical Components Laboratory, together with Materials Research, 3D printing, Space Plane

• Erasmus High Bay exhibition: ESA Test Centre virtual tour, zero-g research platforms, International Space Station and Columbus Space Lab

Duration is around 2 hours.

Number of places is limited to 40 and will be allocated on a first come- first served basis.

Participation is open and registration is done through the online registration link.