The SME Forum takes place as part of the wider SME and Midcap Days, taking place at ESA HQ, in Paris, on 8-9 June. As part of these activities, Day 1 will see presentations on key topics and a joint SME and Midcap session, followed by the SME Forum on Day 2. 

The SME Forum is an annual consultation process during which ESA invites Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and their associations to share their views and provide feedback about topics which affect their work with ESA and in the space sector in general. This platform provides an opportunity for SMEs to speak directly with ESA management and ensure the needs of the wider European space community are being considered. 

Topics for discussion are collected through SME Associations and through preparatory consultation meetings with the ESA SME Office on 21 April and 21 May, 2026. Places are limited and preference will be given to company representatives whose entities participated in the SME Preparatory Consultation Meetings mentioned previously. The Agency encourages participation at management level.

 More information about both the preparatory meetings and the SME Forum itself can be found at the links below:

Preparatory Consultation Meetings for the SME Forum

SME + Midcap Days 2026 - SME Registration