Agenda

Opportunity is just over the horizon as launch costs decrease and we begin to visualize what low earth orbit will look like in a post-ISS future. Beyond being the center of human spaceflight, the ISS has been the testbed for thousands of experiments expanding our understanding of materials, pharmaceuticals, biological processes, and so much more. The value of this research and its impact cannot be understated. As we look to the future, we must consider how to expand research opportunities, provide the path towards commercialization, and move towards a self-sustaining space economy.

David Caponio SVP of Product & Business Development VAST

Raphaël Roettgen Founder - E2MC Ventures Cofounder - Prometheus Life Technologies

hubert Moser Senior Director, Engineering Flawless Photonics

Felix Steiner Head of Business Development Yuri

Modern mine sites are surveyed with a variety of technologies, such as LiDAR, GPS and drones. While each of these methods has pros and cons, and varying suitability depending on the size and topography of the mine site, many traditional surveying techniques are resources intensive and provide an accuracy and reliability that may not always be ideal. Drone surveys, for instance, can only cover a few square kilometers in one day, with high overall costs. How has space technology been able to provide a safe and cost-effective solution to these challenges? Andrea Krupa, president and director of PhotoSat, will be discussing the topic on Newspace’s Europe stage.

Chris Brow MC/Host

Andrea Krupa President and CEO PhotoSat

The climate change and the consequences from air and sea pollution, loss of biodiversity and deforestation are causing a strong pressure on industries to adopt sustainable growth policies and foster a green recovery. The financial sector, as an important global player, has been committed in recent years to playing a decisive role in the transition towards a sustainable economy. Sustainable Finance, through the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors in investment and decision-making processes, has made important progresses in recent years. Historically, the main sources of ESG data have been voluntary disclosures by the companies themselves. Although this practice has proved ineffective, and the potential held by satellite technologies to support the system and verify the accountability of companies is becoming more and more well known, bridging the gap between Space and Finance still seems to be quite a challenge. Why is it so, and does finance really need space data?

Geoffroy Marcassoli Partner PwC Luxembourg

Chris Brow MC/Host

The EU has developed a world-class space sector, including strategic assets, capabilities, and technical competences comparable with the ones of other space powers worldwide. But despite this know-how, Europe is losing ground in the Space Sector. What should be done and is there a way forward for Europe in space?

Chris Brow MC/Host

Celebrate the accomplishments of the startups in Batch 3 of the CASSINI Business Accelerator. This Demo Day offers an inside look at the progress these companies have made, from product development to commercial and market readiness. Hear directly from founders as they present their solutions, built to address critical needs in space and related industries. This session provides a straightforward opportunity to connect with top European space companies and explore emerging technologies shaping Europe’s space sector. Join us for a clear and insightful look at the future of space innovation.

Arkadia Space Francho Garcia Co-founder and CEO

Aurora Propulsion Technologies Perttu Yli-Opas CEO

CollectiveCrunch Rolf Schmitz Co-founder and CEO

GreenAnt

KappaZeta Kaupo Voormansik Co-founder and CEO

Odysseus Space Jordan Vannitsen Co-founder and CEO

Space4Good Mathieu Aillerie Product Lead

Spherical Systems Thomas Parry Co-founder and CEO

Uptim.ai Martin Kubicek Founder & CEO

Zaitra Marek Marušin CEO

Look Up Space Philippe Moreels CCO

Sirius Space Services Hugues Chopard Sales & Public Affairs Manager

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, as described by the World Economic Forum, anticipates a future where billions of people are connected through mobile devices, empowered by unprecedented processing power, vast storage capacity, and seamless access to knowledge. Satellite communications, particularly IoT technology has a key role to play in bridging the connectivity gap. What technological evolutions will make it possible for satellite communication to meet the increasing user demand? How will enhanced connectivity disrupt terrestrial activities, and what are the challenges to be tackled for the years to come? How can satellite connectivity help unleash all the potential of this new era of connectivity?

Lou Zacharilla Managing Director & Co-Founder Intelligent Communities Group

Damien Garot Co-Founder & CEO Stellar

Rhys Morgan VP - General Manager, EMEA Media and Networks Sales Intelsat

Omar Qaise Founder and CEO OQ Technology

The future of commercial space stations seems to be poised for significant growth. What will be the role of technological advancements, private investment, public-private partnerships or regulatory frameworks in developing new generation hubs for scientific research, manufacturing, tourism, and habitation?

Eric Stallmer Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy Voyager Space

Aaron Kemmer Co-founder Max Space & Made In Space (Exited)

Bob Lamboray Senior Advisor -Exploration & Space Resources Luxembourg Space Agency

Nicolas Gaume Co-Founder & CEO Space Cargo Unlimited

Agriculture is both a major cause and casualty of water scarcity. Farming accounts for almost 70 percent of all water withdrawals, and up to 95 percent in some developing countries. How can Space enable growers to farm more efficiently - using less water and fewer pesticides thus being instrumental in solving water scarcity and food production challenges? Pieter Fossel, CEO of Hydrosat, will present the potential of thermal infrared temperature data with practical cases.

Chris Brow MC/Host

Pieter Fossel CEO Hydrosat

Embracing a childhood dream, changing the world, making the most of a booming economic sector. there are many reasons to start a space business. But let’s face it, space is hard, and a (good) idea is not enough. So, what does it take to get launched in space? That’s what will be discussed reflecting on experienced panellists who accompanied start-ups along their journey towards space.

Carolyn Belle Strategy Consultant & Owner Aurica Space Strategy Consulting

Juliette Pertuy Head of Communication Luxembourg Space Agency

Pierre Festal Partner Promus Venture

Ted Elvhage Founding Partner Expansion Ventures

Olivier Zephir Head of business development and innovation Technoport

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used in so many ways to impact our everyday lives, inform business decisions and optimize operations for some of the world’s leading companies. This panel will discuss how can AI and ML be implemented into new space technologies, and how can professional in this field switch to space. This panel is a collaboration between LSA and WeSTEM+, and with it we would like to encourage women to consider Space as future career!

Djamila Aouada Acting Vice Director SnT Research Center

Maikel Vercaigne Manager, Data-Driven Transformation SES

Anush Manukyan Director Luxembourg Tech School

Nicolas Maillot (TBC) Chief Architect, Data, AI, Edge computing Thales Alenia Space