# Event Details - **Event Name**: Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Discover how aerospace, education and business can come together to tackle environmental challenges and inspire the next generation.About this EventHow can your organisation play a meaningful role in protecting the environment while inspiring future talent?Join us at Space Park Leicester for an engaging and thought-provoking talk exploring how business, aerospace and education can unite to create measurable environmental impact — locally and globally.This special edition of the Space Park Conversations series features:Chris Desai, Global Project Director of UOCEAN 2050 (pictured below)Rob Barsby, display pilot with the internationally renowned Aerosparx teamTogether, they will share the story behind two pioneering initiatives:UOCEAN 2050A global project tackling ocean plastics while bringing climate education and sustainability learning into schools, communities and businesses.Heights of PossibilityAn innovative programme combining aviation and conservation to inspire young people — particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds — to explore careers in STEM, aerospace and environmental protection.Using eco-friendly gliders and motor-gliders, the initiative empowers young people to become “pilots for conservation” — contributing to environmental monitoring, wildlife surveys and ecosystem protection, while developing skills for future careers.Why Attend?This session is designed for businesses, educators and partners who want to move beyond conversation and into action.You’ll discover:Practical ways your organisation can support local environmental impact, including helping to remove plastic pollution from the River SoarHow to engage and inspire the next generation of talentOpportunities to align your organisation with sustainability and purpose-driven initiativesHow to take part in a unique fundraising challenge, with the chance to win an eco-flight experienceEach participating organisation will be invited to raise £500, supporting UOCEAN Leicester’s local conservation work — with the opportunity to experience flight in an eco-friendly glider.Event DetailsDate: Thursday 14 MayTime: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (including Q&A and networking)Location: Space Park LeicesterCost: Free (booking required)Who Should Attend?Businesses and industry partnersSustainability and CSR leadsEducators and schoolsStudents and early-career professionalsAnyone interested in the intersection of space, aviation, environment and impactAbout Space Park ConversationsSpace Park Conversations is our regular programme of free public talks bringing together leading experts from across science, technology, engineering and beyond. Each session offers unique insights into the work shaping our world and our understanding of the universe.Images: Courtesy of UOCEAN#SpaceParkCommunity https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/463bd9a0-34d2-11f1-ae5e-35f2df6e97c8-rimg-w740-h740-dc76a1c7-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/space-park-conversations-aerospace-business-and-the-environment/100001987117548078 - **Event Categories**: contests, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leicester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Space Park Leicester - **lat**: 52.65587019999999 - **long**: -1.1289073 - **full address**: Space Park Leicester, 92 Corporation Road, Leicester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a1d5584090beab1d5a5abecf31a712c2f5892e8194e0bb5d7190475d2160c7b5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4dbdb0-gmir.jpg?v=1775821318 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment being held? - **A:** Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Space Park Leicester, 92 Corporation Road, Leicester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment? - **A:** Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment is organized by Space Park Leicester (University of Leicester). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Space Park Conversations: Aerospace, Business and the Environment is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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