In this fifth-anniversary edition of ESRIC, Space Resources Week 2026 will be an opportunity to reflect on how far the field has come, and to look ahead to what we aim to achieve in the coming years. Together, we need to map resources, plan architectures for and with space resources, and develop roadmaps that translate ground-based research into mission-ready technologies. We remain united by a shared vision: towards the sustainable and responsible use of space resources for our future in space and on Earth.

• WHEN: 04-07 May, 2026
• WHERE: Luxexpo, The Box, Luxembourg

 

The theme: From vision to operations – enabling the realisation of space resource utilisation in the coming decade. Over the next years, we must map and characterise extraterrestrial resources, design mission architectures that work with space resources, and build clear roadmaps to turn ground-based research and demonstrators into flight-ready technologies and services.

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A good rule of thumb for presentations is 1 slide per minute, so for a 12-minute presentation, aim for 10–12 slides.
Here is a practical list of best practices to help you creating a good presentation: 

Limit text

• Aim for no more than 6 lines per slide.

• Each line should be short, try to avoid full paragraphs.

Use readable fonts

• Stick with clean, sans-serif fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Helvetica.

• Maintain minimum 24 pt size for body text.

One idea per slide

• Avoid putting multiple concepts onto a single slide.

• Instead, break them up, this improves clarity and flow.

Use visuals

• Replace text with diagrams, charts, or images whenever possible.

• Make sure visuals are simple, high contrast, and clearly labeled.

Color and contrast

• Use high contrast for text and background (e.g., dark text on a light background).

• Think of colorblind accessibility.

Consistency

• Use a simple, consistent layout (fonts, colors, spacing).

• Use slide numbers to help keep things organised.

Plan the timing

• About 1 slide per minute is a good pacing guideline.

Include a “Takeaway” slide

• Especially for technical talks, a final slide summarizing 2–3 key points helps people retain what matters.

Use speaker notes

• Slides are visual aids, not your script. Use speaker notes instead of overloading slides.

Consider the audience

• Adjust depth of content and jargon for non-specialists or mixed-discipline audiences.