- 09:30 – 10:00Welcome Coffee & Networking (Foyer)
- 10:00 – 10:15Opening of Day 2 (Main Stage)
Quick review of key highlights and introduction to Day 2 panels.
Moderated by: Alex Cadier, Chief International Correspondent, TVP WORLD
- 10:15 – 11:00Developing Skills for Europe’s Space Future (Main Stage)
This session will explore how to equip tomorrow’s workforce with the specialised skills needed in Europe’s innovative space industry. It will focus on bridging the gap between academia and industry, supporting smooth career transitions for graduates, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, including encouraging more underrepresented groups to pursue space careers.
Speakers:
- Prof. Emmanuel Zenou - PhD - Head of International Affairs, ISAE-SUPAERO, President of PEGASUS Network, European Coordinator of UNIVERSEH, University of Toulouse
- Dr. Andri Vrioni - Founder and Director, STEMFreak Educational Innovation Centre
- Erofili Tziveli - Engagement and Outreach Operations Manager, Women in Aerospace Europe
- Monica Pesce - Business Consulting Partner – Space, Defence and Digital Lead for EU Institutions, EY
- Theodora Liameti - Regulatory Market Access Analyst, Eutelsat, Europe Regional Group co-Lead, GSOA
Moderated by: Lyssandros Stathopoulos, Senior Expert, Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space
- 11:00 – 11:30Coffee Break (Foyer)
- 11:30 – 12:15Space Infrastructure in EU Member States (Main Stage)
Space infrastructure underpins EU sovereignty across three critical dimensions – in terms of technology and data, security and resilience, economic and industrial competitiveness. This session will examine how EU Member States’ infrastructure in Earth Observation, Global positioning, secure connectivity and access to space contribute to these dimensions and offer perspectives for evolution.
Speakers:
- Duarte Cota - Science & Education Officer, Portuguese Space Agency
- Dr. Sotiris Alexandrou - Head of Satellite Services, International Wholesale, CYTA
- Emiliano Agosta - Technical Director / Project & Technical Director, Spaceopal
Prof. Diofantos Hadjimitsis - Managing Director, Eratoshenes Centre of Excellence
Moderated by: Christina Giannopapa, Head of the Office of the Executive Director and Head of Communications, EU Agency for the Space Programme
- 12:15 - 12:45DEMO: GOVSATCOM and Civil Protection- Satellite-driven solutions for Wildfire emergency response
Speakers:
- Konstantinos Karantzalos - Secretary General, Greek Ministry of Digital governance
- Georgios Synnefakis - EUSPA GOVSATCOM Programme Manager
- Marilena Ampelikioti - Consultant, Greek Ministry of Digital Governance
- 12:45 – 13:25Quantum for satellite Communications (Main Stage)
This session will explore how quantum technologies can secure satellite communications and provide an overview of existing initiatives in Europe.
Speakers:
- Cmdr. Michail Pothitos — Commander, Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation / Technology Expert, Hellenic Navy (GR)
- Alan Kurešević - Managing Director, SES Techcom
- Dr. Kyriacos Kalli - Professor, Cyprus University of Technology
Moderated by: Frédéric Domps, Policy Officer, Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space
- 12:30 – 13:15(AGORA) CASSINI Pitching session
8 SMEs will pitch their products and services to a wide audience of public authorities, investors, and other companies, following a Q&A after each pitch.
- Periopsis
- Orizontas (Altair Astronomy Ltd)
- Arca Dynamics
- Space Guardian
- Latitude
- Realtra
- Weavair
- Madrid Space
- 13:15 – 13:30Closing Remarks & End of Conference
Moderated by: Alex Cadier, Chief International Correspondent, TVP WORLD
- 13:30 – 14:30Networking Lunch (Foyer)