Visit ESA ESTEC
The 2026 Annual Conference will take place at ESA ESTEC (European Space Research and Technology Centre) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. As ESA's largest establishment and the technical heart of the European Space Agency, ESTEC provides an inspiring setting for a conference focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future impact of satellite data on society.
We look forward to welcoming participants from across Europe and beyond for a day of knowledge sharing, networking, and discussion.
Venue Address
ESA ESTEC
Keplerlaan 1
2201 AZ Noordwijk
The Netherlands
Arriving by Car
ESTEC is located at the southern edge of Noordwijk and is easily accessible by motorway.
- From Amsterdam
Take the A4 towards The Hague (Den Haag) and Rotterdam. At the motorway junction, follow the A44. Take the exit Noordwijk-Voorhout, continue towards Noordwijk, and follow the signs marked "ESA ESTEC". - From The Hague
Take the A44 towards Amsterdam/Wassenaar and exit at Leiden (Exit 8). Follow the N206 towards Katwijk and Haarlem, then take the exit Katwijk Noord. From there, follow the white road signs marked "ESA ESTEC".
Parking facilities are available on site for registered visitors.
Arriving by Public Transport
The nearest bus stops are:
- Katwijk, ESTEC (located directly in front of the ESTEC gatehouse) served by Bus 400 to and from Leiden Central Station.
- Schorpioen/Rijnsoever (approximately 300 metres from the entrance gate) served by Bus 385 connecting The Hague and Sassenheim.
For up-to-date public transport information, please visit:
From Leiden Central Station
Leiden Central Station is the most convenient rail connection for visitors arriving by train.
From the station, take Bus 400 directly to ESTEC. The bus stops in front of the main entrance gate and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
For departure times and route information, please consult the ESTEC Bus Stop Timetable.
After the Conference
Following the conference programme, attendees are invited to join the networking reception at NL Space Campus.
Detailed travel instructions between ESA ESTEC and NL Space Campus will be provided here shortly.
We encourage all participants to join us for this informal networking opportunity, where speakers, partners, and attendees can continue discussions in a relaxed setting.
