Join Imperial’s School of Convergence Science and the London Space Network for a World Space Week panel discussion and networking event. The discussion, ‘Sovereign capability: innovation and access’ will explore the UK’s reliance on other nations’ capabilities and how sovereign capability will transform the UK and shape our future. A drinks reception will follow the panel discussion. The panel: Anushka Sharma, Founder, London Space Network (moderator) Major General Paul Tedman (Rtrd), Former UK Space Command, Managing Director – Europe, Anduril Industries Professor Jonathan Eastwood, Convening Co-Director for Space, Security and Telecoms, Imperial Additional speakers to be announced About the School of Convergence Science The School of Convergence Science is a mission-led initiative, created to integrate Imperial’s research excellence with cross-sector partners and solve some of the world’s most significant challenges. One of the themes is Space, Security and Telecoms. The intersection of these disciplines offers a multitude of opportunities, with frontier research shaping our physical and digital futures. Our vision, “Protect, connect and know our worlds” sets out our commitment to safe, smart and accessible technologies on Earth and beyond. Find out more: www.imperial.ac.uk/school-of-convergence-science

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