Space Park Leicester to provide link to space supply chain at Space Tech Expo USA
Space Park Leicester will connect with more than 350 companies from across the globe offering cutting-edge solutions for electronics, materials, testing, components and more at one of America’s largest gatherings of exhibitors in the Space Industry next week.
Chartered Scientist and Engineer and Head of Commercial & Innovation at Space Park Leicester Vinay Patel will attend Space Tech Expo USA at the Anaheim Conference Centre in California from Tuesday, 2 June to Thursday, 4 June.
Space Tech Expo USA is the premier gathering for space engineering and technology where thousands of professionals from across the space supply chain will gather to discuss the latest trends, find the spark to inspire the next breakthrough, source cutting edge products and technologies and share ideas within the space community.
Vinay has successfully delivered commercial solutions across a range of technical and industrial fields and has supported more than 300 high-impact projects, unlocking substantial revenue growth and operational savings for numerous partners.
At Space Park Leicester, the University of Leicester’s pioneering £100 million science, innovation and teaching hub, he plays a pivotal role in connecting industry with world-leading research capabilities, facilitating strategic partnerships, and securing external funding to advance commercial opportunities.
Vinay Patel said: “Space Tech Expo USA provides a unique platform to connect with global innovators tackling some of the aerospace sector’s biggest technical and commercial challenges. At Space Park Leicester, we are focused on building strong international partnerships that accelerate innovation across the space supply chain, from advanced materials and manufacturing to data-driven technologies.
“I’m looking forward to sharing insights, collaborating with industry leaders, and exploring new opportunities that strengthen the UK’s role within the global space economy.”
To arrange a meeting with Vinay at Space Tech Expo USA, please email innovate@space-park.co.uk.
To explore Space Park Leicester partnerships, missions, residents, facilities, training programmes and innovation products, visit space-park.co.uk or to learn more about holding events at the venue, visit space-park.co.uk/venuehire. To learn more about the University of Leicester visit le.ac.uk/.
Main image: A laboratory at Space Park Leicester