The LAM Invites You to the Rencontres du Spatial in Région Sud: A Must-Attend Event for Space Professionals
From November 16 to 22, 2026, Région Sud will host the Rencontres du Spatial, a major event dedicated to innovation, space applications, and New Space. This event brings together industrial players, researchers, startups, and institutions to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the space sector.
As part of this event, the Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM) invites you to an exclusive tour of its laboratories on Monday, November 16, where you can discover the cutting-edge technologies developed for iconic space missions such as Roman, Euclid, and SVOM.
Why Attend the Rencontres du Spatial?
The Rencontres du Spatial in Région Sud is a unique platform to:
- Discover the latest innovations in space technologies through round tables, conferences, and technical workshops.
- Meet key players in the sector, from startups to major groups, including research laboratories like LAM.
- Explore synergies between space and other fields, such as quantum technologies (with the World Quantum Cannes Festival) or societal applications (with Cinema for Space).
- Participate in B2B meetings to develop partnerships and collaborations.
Exclusive LAM Tour: Dive Into the Astrophysics of Tomorrow
The LAM is opening its doors to professionals for a guided tour of its facilities. You will have the opportunity to:
- Discover the laboratories where space optics are designed and tested, such as the 16 parabolic mirrors manufactured for the coronagraph of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
- Explore the instruments and software developed for missions like Euclid (dark energy study) or SVOM (gamma-ray burst observation).
- Engage with our teams about technological challenges and future LAM projects, including data preparation for upcoming space missions.
How to Register?
To participate in this tour, pre-registration is mandatory via the following form: Registration Form
Registrations will be validated by email after selection, depending on availability.
Don’t Miss This Unique Opportunity!
Take this chance to discover the behind-the-scenes of astrophysics and meet the people shaping the future of space!
Join us from November 16 to 22, 2026, in Cannes for the Rencontres du Spatial in Région Sud.
For more information, visit the official website.
