Space Resources Conference in Krakow
We are pleased to announce the 9th KGK Space Resources Conference – Interdisciplinary Frontiers in Space Resource Utilization, which will take place on 3–4 September 2026 in Kraków, Poland.
The event will be hosted by the AGH University of Krakow, bringing together an international community of researchers, engineers, industry representatives, and policy experts who are actively shaping the future of space exploration and space resource utilization.
The Space Resources Conference 2026 is a unique platform where science, technology, and society meet. It is designed to foster real interdisciplinary exchange and to accelerate the development of sustainable approaches to exploring and using resources beyond Earth.
About the conference
As space activities expand rapidly, the need for collaboration across disciplines is becoming increasingly important. Breakthroughs in robotics, planetary science, artificial intelligence, materials engineering, and space systems design are transforming how humanity approaches exploration beyond Earth.
This conference aims to bring these communities together to discuss not only technological progress, but also the broader scientific, economic, and legal context of space resource utilization. A strong emphasis is placed on sustainability, responsibility, and long-term perspectives for space activities.
Scope and topics
The 2026 edition highlights interdisciplinary cooperation across a wide range of fields, including:
- space habitats, bioastronautics, and life support systems
- space law, governance, and management
- propulsion systems for LEO and VLEO missions
- entrepreneurship and innovation in the space industry
- space resources and in-space manufacturing
- deep space exploration and planetary missions
- space robotics and autonomous systems
- remote sensing and Earth observation
- space biology, health, and astrobiology
- cybersecurity in space systems
- space structures, materials, and design standards
- artificial intelligence for autonomous and resource-efficient systems
The program will include plenary lectures, invited talks, technical sessions, poster presentations, panel discussions, student contributions, and industry sessions. Networking opportunities and accompanying events in Krakow will further support collaboration and knowledge exchange.
International community and participation
The conference continues to grow as a strong international platform for cooperation between academia, industry, and research institutions. We are particularly pleased to welcome members of the European academic network, including participants from UNIVERSEH, strengthening collaboration across partner universities and disciplines.
To encourage broad participation and accessibility:
- participation is free of charge for UNIVERSEH-affiliated participants
- participation is also free for authors with accepted abstracts
Important dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 1 July 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 15 July 2026
- Early registration deadline: 31 July 2026
- Regular registration deadline: 20 August 2026
- Late registration: from 21 August 2026
- Camera-ready paper submission (minimum 6 pages): November 2026
See you soon in Krakow!
We warmly invite you to join us in Kraków and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable space activities through interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.