Sponsor and partner profiles

CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

We are an IT Systems Integrator working to advise, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical information systems.

Bringing innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our expertise across space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability.

GovSat

GovSat is a public-private joint venture between the Luxembourg government and SES, the world-leading satellite operator.

Our mission is to provide secure, reliable and accessible satellite communication services for governments – addressing the demand for connectivity resulting from defence and civilian security applications.

Dedicated entirely to governmental and institutional users, the GovSat-1 satellite features high-powered fully-steerable spot beams and an X-band Global beam. It is equipped with anti-jamming features, encrypted telemetry and control, and uses assured frequencies.

This enables an array of applications such as connectivity for theatres of operation, interconnection of institutional or defence sites, border control, ISR, as well as various types of communications for air, land and maritime missions.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin UK, based in London, focuses on advanced technology systems, particularly in its Harwell Space division, to enhance the UK’s space capabilities through collaborations with businesses and universities.

In the North East, they partner with Northumbria University to support the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), boosting the local space economy.

To inspire youth in space careers, Lockheed Martin organises Space Camps where students engage with experts and participate in hands-on STEM activities.

The company is dedicated to advancing the UK space industry and improving satellite technology, contributing to the nation's growth as a space power.

Milexia

Milexia provide a range of tactical satcom terminals, RF sub-systems, and engineering solutions that enable tactical communications to be used in any environment.

These solutions are offered in either single or multi-band configurations, including X, Ku, and Ka-band. The lightweight, robust designs have been adopted by military, homeland security, and emergency services around the globe.

Milexia is also the UK’s leading supplier of satellite ground station equipment for fixed, transportable, and flyaway applications.

Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber and Digital sectors.

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research and Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies, developing products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.

In 2024, the company generated revenues of €20.6 billion with 83,000 employees in 68 countries.

Thales in the UK is a team of over 7,000 experts, including 4,500 highly skilled engineers, located across 16 sites.