Call for SMEs to Join the Conference on Space and Sustainability (CEDS) in Chile
The Conference on Space and Sustainability (CEDS) 2026 will take place in Santiago de Chile from 27-29 October 2026, bringing together companies, research organisations, policymakers, and innovation leaders from Europe and Latin America. Organised in the context of the EU Global Gateway initiative, the conference aims to strengthen cooperation in space technologies, Earth observation (EO), and digital solutions that support sustainable development and climate action in areas such as agriculture, forestry, coastal management, wildfire and deforestation monitoring, disaster risk reduction, and land management.
As Latin America’s space ecosystem continues to expand through initiatives such as the Copernicus Centres, the region is creating growing demand for European digital technologies, including software, AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data analytics. CEDS offers European SMEs the opportunity to establish new business partnerships, identify customers, and explore collaborative innovation projects across Latin America, with a particular focus on Chile, Colombia, and Panama.
How to Get Involved
Participants can choose between several participation formats:
- Virtual B2B matchmaking with Latin American companies ahead of the conference
- Full conference participation in Santiago
- Panelist or session contributor in Santiago
- Private sector participation packages including stand space and marketing material
Eligibility Criteria
Open to European SMEs and technology companies interested in expanding into Latin American markets. Particularly relevant for companies offering:
- Data platforms and cloud infrastructure for large geospatial or environmental datasets
- AI, machine learning and analytics for satellite, sensor and environmental data
- Software and applications that turn complex data into decision-ready tools
- Digital MRV, traceability and compliance systems
- Cybersecurity and data governance for public-sector and critical data infrastructure
- IoT and sensor integration complementing satellite data
Previous experience in the space or Earth observation sector is not required. Suitable for companies seeking customers, technology partners, distributors, or joint innovation opportunities.
Funding Amount
- Virtual matchmaking participation is free of charge
- Companies attending the conference in Santiago are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs
- Travel support is available for selected companies contributing as speakers or panelists
- Optional private sector participation packages, including exhibition space and promotional opportunities, are available: more information here
Interested companies are invited to submit the registration form below. The application deadline is 13 August 2026.
