Zero Debris Week 2026

8 Sept 2026, 08:00 → 11 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC

AEE, CREA Building

Join us in Seville for the third Zero Debris Week, where the Zero Debris community will come together to tackle one of the space sector’s most pressing challenges.

Engage with fellow experts and decision-makers as we explore the high-level obstacles facing the Zero Debris initiative and work collaboratively to identify practical solutions.

 

The Zero Debris Week will consist of two professional events:

The 3rd Zero Debris Future Symposium

For senior decision-makers, high-level representatives and participants with relevant non-technical expertise, including regulatory, policy, legal and commercial matters.

A workshop of the Zero Debris Technical Forum

For technical experts and specialists, including operators, researchers, and innovators, who can actively contribute to in‑depth discussions on technical solutions, current gaps, and key enablers required to achieve the Zero Debris targets.

 

A number of social activities and opportunities to network will also be organised throughout the week.

 

Registration Deadline

The deadline to register for the Zero Debris Week is July 1st 2026. 

 

Please note that separate registrations are required for the Zero Debris Future Symposium and the Zero Debris Technical Sessions

As there are limited places available, registrations will be moderated. Participants will be notified on the outcome of their registration by July 3rd. In the case of over-subscription, we will maintain a back-up list of registrations.

 

Programme overview

3^rd Zero Debris Future Symposium | September 8-9

Join the third edition of the Zero Debris Future Symposium for high-level discussions on the non-technical aspects of the Zero Debris initiative, including:

1. Structuring the Zero Debris Community for Enhanced Impact
2. Beyond and after Zero Debris: What Role for the Community?
3. The inaugural workshops of the first Policy Working Groups

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End time: 12:30 on 09/09/26}

 

Zero Debris Technical Sessions | September 9-11

Join us for a new series of technical sessions dedicated to advancing the Zero Debris initiative. Participants will review the outcomes of the mapping and prioritisation tasks for the Booklet and share pitches highlighting cutting-edge technologies. There will also be two focused working sessions: one on technical White Papers and another on the development of a shared database of technologies supporting the Zero Debris effort.

A dedicated training session on outreach and expanding the international reach of the ZD Booklet will help strengthen engagement across the community.

The Technical Sessions will conclude with B2B meetings, offering participants the opportunity to connect, exchange perspectives, and explore new collaborations.

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End time: 13:00 on 11/09/26}

 

Limited Places Available 

We invite organizations to coordinate and send a limited number of representatives who can actively contribute to shaping the future of space sustainability. Your expertise and input are invaluable to achieving our zero debris goals by 2030.

In the case of over-subscription, ESA will strive to invite a diversity of organisations to participate in the ZD Week. ESA reserves the right to prioritise attendance based on previous involvement in the ZD Charter and the ZD Technical Booklet.

 

Zero Debris Week Privacy Notice - DPNR 3223.pdf

Tuesday 8 September

13:30 → 13:40 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Opening Remarks

13:40 → 14:00 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Overview of the Zero Debris achievements

14:00 → 16:00 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Plenary session 1 - Structuring the Zero Debris Community for Enhanced Impact

16:00 → 16:15 Coffee Break

16:15 → 17:15 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Plenary session 2 - Beyond and after Zero Debris: What Role for the Community?

17:15 → 17:30 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Wrap-up & Closing of Day 1

17:30 → 18:30 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Zero Debris Signature Ceremony & Networking Reception

18:30 → 21:30 Social Event

Wednesday 9 September

08:30 → 09:00 Arrival & Welcome Coffee

09:00 → 09:15 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Welcome Remarks

09:15 → 11:15 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Parallel Sessions - Inaugural Workshops of the first Policy Working Groups

11:15 → 11:30 Coffee Break

11:30 → 12:15 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Wrap-up on the Policy Workshops

12:15 → 12:30 Zero Debris Future Symposium #3: Closing Remarks for the Zero Debris Future Symposium 3

12:30 → 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 → 17:00 Zero Debris Technical Sessions: Session 1

14:30 Introduction

An introduction to the technical sessions from the Coordination Group and Technical Leads

15:00 Summary of the Mapping and Prioritization Tasks

An update from all Technical Domains on the highest priorities within their domain and a selection of technical highlights from companies working on Zero Debris.

Thursday 10 September

09:00 → 12:30 Zero Debris Technical Sessions: Session 2

09:00 Company Lightning Pitches

Presentation of high priority technologies from participating companies.

10:30 Working Session: White Paper Finalisation

12:30 → 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 → 17:30 Zero Debris Technical Sessions: Session 3

14:00 Working Session: Database Updates

15:30 Company Lightning Pitches

16:30 Training Session: Outreach for Zero Debris

17:30 → 19:00 Networking Event

Friday 11 September

09:00 → 13:00 Zero Debris Technical Sessions: Session 4

09:00 Discussion of Next Steps

10:00 Wrap-Up Session

10:30 B2B Meetings

An opportunity to trigger collaborations in the Zero Debris community

13:00 → 14:30 Lunch Break

14:30 → 16:30 Zero Debris Technical Sessions: Session 5 (restricted to Technical Domain Leads + Coordination Group)