The High-level Space conference that will take place in Graz, Styria (Austria), on 5-6 November will address the opportunities and issues regarding the further development of the European Space Policy.
It is organised under the auspices of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union with the support of the European Commission.
The many New Space initiatives taking shape all over the world are having an impact on the global competitive landscape in the space sector, and may also profoundly change the customer/provider relationship between institutions and industry in Europe and in international cooperation. In addition, the deployment of Galileo and Copernicus and their extensive use for the implementation of many public policies or business ventures raises the level of criticality of such European space assets in orbit. Therefore, it is timely and opportune to envisage ways to better account for their resilience to natural hazards as well as to anticipate the consequences of an increasingly congested and contested space environment. It is also important to discuss how to ensure that the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the European space economy and industrial base can be further developed, so that many jobs are created, through established space actors, but also through startups. Finally, given the impact of space solutions on the everyday life, well-being and security of citizens, the conference will discuss how to empower the developers of such applications through public and private investment.
The Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, through this conference, wants to raise awareness of the important stakes related to the evolution of European Space Policy and to provide insightful perspectives on the following issues:
Summary
Language: English Cost: Free of charge
Venue: HELMUT LIST HALLE Address: Waagner-Biro-Straße 98a City: 8020 Graz Tel.: +43 316 58 42 60 Web: www.helmut-list-halle.com
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DAY 1: 5 NOVEMBER 2018
14:00 Registration and Welcome coffee / Press conference 15:00 Welcome address
15:30 Towards a Union Space Programme - Europe's ambitions for space
Moderator: Klaus Pseiner, Managing Director, FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency
17:30 Coffee break 18:00 Return of experience on NewSpace concrete achievements Moderator: Jean-Jacques Tortora, Director, European Space Policy Institute
19:00 Opening of social event, Austrian Presidency
Concert by ensemble “Die Steirische Streich” Followed by a walking dinner
DAY 2: 6 NOVEMBER 2018
08:00 Welcome coffee 09:00 Welcome address
09:05 Keynote address: Europe in the global space economy
09:25 Keynote address: Perspective on Potential Emerging Space Businesses
09:45 Fostering business development in a global context: the role of public sector
Moderator: Jean-Jacques Tortora, Director, European Space Policy Institute
11:15 Coffee break 11:45 Keynote address: Perspectives for Space Traffic Management
12:15 Lunch break 13:45 Stimulating investment for space: challenges and opportunities
Moderator: Jean-Jacques Tortora, Director, European Space Policy Institute
15:00 Coffee break 15:30 Criticality of European space infrastructure as space economy assets
Moderator: Jean-Jacques Tortora, Director, European Space Policy Institute
17:00 Closure
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Travel and AccommodationGraz is accessible from the Graz Airport. There are direct flights from Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt and Amsterdam on Monday morning, 5 November 2018. After the event, you may return through Vienna or Munich. If you prefer travelling by car, Graz is located on the A2 and easy to get to: about 2 hours from Vienna, 4 ½ hours from Munich and 3 hours from Udine. An eco-friendly and comfortable way to get to Graz is by train or coach. Direct train or coach connections exist between Graz and e.g. Vienna, Salzburg, Linz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Munich, Stuttgart and Frankfurt.
HELMUT LIST HALLE is situated very close to Graz Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). To reach the event venue from Central Station by public transport, you can get on Bus 85 (direction: Gösting) and get off at "Dreierschützengasse/HELMUT LIST HALLE“.
Below, you can find a list of hotels located in the vicinity of HELMUT LIST HALLE, for which special booking rates are available for limited periods. (please see hotel descriptions for specific details). For a special offer, indicate that you are a participant of #EUSPACE for Business conference when making your reservation (code word: SPACE CONFERENCE).
Contact Information
Monika Jamka European Commission Email: monika.jamka [at] ext.ec.europa.eu
Karine Lesne SpaceTec Partners T: +32 2 318 09 22 Email: graz_spaceconference [at] spacetecpartners.eu |