BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T080000 DTEND:20211124T090000 UID:69e58d8b5f641 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Registration & Breakfast END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T090000 DTEND:20211124T090500 UID:69e58d8b5f651 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Welcome END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T090500 DTEND:20211124T092000 UID:69e58d8b5f65b DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Opening remarks “Global connectivity” and latest updates from Lux space sector\, Franz Fayot\, Minister of the Economy Luxembourg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T092000 DTEND:20211124T094000 UID:69e58d8b5f666 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Innovation – Global Impact: Building the Future in Space SUMMARY:Keynote speech by Steve Collar\, CEO of SES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T094000 DTEND:20211124T100000 UID:69e58d8b5f670 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Boosting commercialization for a dynamic space economy in Europe : The ESA standpoint. SUMMARY:Keynote by Josef Aschbacher\, Director General of ESA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T100000 DTEND:20211124T104500 UID:69e58d8b5f679 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Economics of LEO (mega) constellations for the Telecom\, Earth Observation and other applications: describing the potential of Space for Earth SUMMARY:Panel: The Economics of Space for Earth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T104500 DTEND:20211124T110500 UID:69e58d8b5f683 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Keynote: New Technologies for mobility. Non Terrestrial Network - From Technology Radar to BMW cars?! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T110500 DTEND:20211124T112000 UID:69e58d8b5f68c DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Networking & Coffee Break - powered by Seraphim END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T111500 DTEND:20211124T114500 UID:69e58d8b5f694 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:SIDE TRACK: How to boost space innovation\, powered by SnT/University of Luxembourg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T112000 DTEND:20211124T113000 UID:69e58d8b5f69d DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Keynote by Tomas S. Jonsson\, European Commission\, DG Defence Industry and Space\, Unit Innovation\, Start-ups and Economics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T113500 DTEND:20211124T121000 UID:69e58d8b5f6a7 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Panel moderated by Candace Johnson SUMMARY:Panel: Space Debris & Space Security / Space Traffic Management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T120000 DTEND:20211124T123000 UID:69e58d8b5f6af DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:The European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) launches the first incubation programme worldwide entirely dedicated to space resources utilisation. The so-called Start-up Support Programme (SSP) aims at supporting European early-stage ventures and start-ups designing novel technologies for space resources applications in refining their business plan\, attracting customers and securing their first investments. Join to know more ! SUMMARY:SIDE TRACK: ESRIC start up support programme - first call for application & Q&A with programme manager END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T121500 DTEND:20211124T123000 UID:69e58d8b5f6c0 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Keynote: NASA’s Commercial LEO Development Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T123000 DTEND:20211124T125500 UID:69e58d8b5f6c8 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:SIDE TRACK: The Future Space Economy: The Path to Sustainable and Affordable Space Mobility\, powered by Pale Blue and Orbit Fab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T123000 DTEND:20211124T133000 UID:69e58d8b5f6d2 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Lunch Break - powered by Northstar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T133000 DTEND:20211124T133500 UID:69e58d8b5f6da DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:FT Chair’s Opening Remarks: Peggy Hollinger\, International Business Editor\, Financial Times SUMMARY:Afternoon session curated by the Financial Times - Opening Remarks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T133500 DTEND:20211124T135500 UID:69e58d8b5f6e3 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Will Whitehorn\, President of UKspace\, will be interviewed by Peggy Hollinger. SUMMARY:Keynote Interview END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T135500 DTEND:20211124T143500 UID:69e58d8b5f6ec DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Reusable rockets and a sharp reduction in launch costs have made it easier and cheaper to deploy assets into orbit\, and activity is building as more entrepreneurs and innovators enter the commercial space race. Global demand for connectivity and data has helped to fuel the space economy and drive private investment to new heights. But how sustainable is the current boom and what are the expectations for future growth? How are the trends evolving and shaping the market? In a sector dominated by the US\, what are Europe’s strengths and where are we likely to see the most progress from entrepreneur-led businesses? What policies and models are needed to boost Europe’s role in the global industry? In what ways are attitudes to space tech investment changing and which areas are set to attract the next wave of capital? SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: The business of space and the climate for investment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T143500 DTEND:20211124T151500 UID:69e58d8b5f6f8 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Lured by the promise of a trillion dollar industry\, a rising number of investors are taking a bullish approach to a range of space technologies. However\, with high rates of failure and few companies attracting revenues let alone making profits\, space is still viewed by many as a risky business. In this session we will hear from leading investors and learn about the challenges they face\, their attitudes to risk and the opportunities that are exciting them most in Europe’s new space age. As the appetite for space grows\, what are investors looking for in start-up ventures and how do they assess the potential and value proposition of entrepreneur-led businesses? How are existing angel\, venture and equity investments maturing\, and what have been the most significant exits? Can we expect more companies to go public? What is the outlook for space tech funds? With the move to responsible investing\, how does space fit into portfolios and align with ESG strategies? SUMMARY:Investors’ Panel: Balancing risk and opportunity – How to capture value in the space industry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T151500 DTEND:20211124T153500 UID:69e58d8b5f723 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Fireside chat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T153500 DTEND:20211124T160000 UID:69e58d8b5f72d DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Coffee Break - powered by Seraphim END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T160000 DTEND:20211124T164000 UID:69e58d8b5f735 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Growing competition is challenging the ability of space start-ups and innovators to scale up and access markets\, especially given the uncertainties and capital intensity of development. Here the spotlight will be on the next generation of space tech leaders as they discuss funding and their experiences in finding a route to commercial viability. What success have European start-ups and entrepreneurs had in attracting private equity and venture capital? How can innovators demonstrate what their technologies and businesses offer in terms of impact\, scalability and potential returns? SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Panel: Financing and the road to commercial viability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T161500 DTEND:20211124T170000 UID:69e58d8b5f740 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Moderator - Dan Isaac Rivera\, Business Development Executive\, Spire\; Stephen Eisele\, VP Business Development\, Virgin Orbit\; Thomas Grübler\, CEO & Co-founder Ororatech\; Guido Baraglia\, Principal BD Manager EMEA\, AWS Aerospace & Satellite Solutions SUMMARY:SIDE TRACK session - From Revolution to Evolution: Scaling the "Space as a Service" model\, powered by Spire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T164000 DTEND:20211124T170000 UID:69e58d8b5f74b DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Interview: A view from the US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T170000 DTEND:20211124T173000 UID:69e58d8b5f753 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:New space activities and advances in technology are giving rise to increasingly complex and wide-ranging risk management and insurance requirements. What steps have been taken to improve the understanding of the intricacies of space risk and how can insurance help drive innovation and support investment and growth? What frameworks\, coverage and models are needed in this rapidly changing and unpredictable sector? SUMMARY:Special Focus: New Space and insurance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T173000 DTEND:20211124T173500 UID:69e58d8b5f75d DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:End of the afternoon curated by the Financial Times END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T173500 DTEND:20211124T183000 UID:69e58d8b5f765 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION:Meet our finalists: 1. Thomas Yen\, Tensor Tech 2. Jan Van Baelen\, Lunar Grid 3. Johannes Schumacher\, Celestial Space technologies 4. Markus Geiss\, DcubeD 5. Smit Patel\, Moonport 6. Filippo Oggionni\, Revolv SUMMARY:Pitch competition in collaboration with the Space Generation Advisory Council\, StartupLuxembourg and Luxinnovation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T183000 DTEND:20211124T183500 UID:69e58d8b5f76f DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Closing remarks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20211124T183500 DTEND:20211124T210000 UID:69e58d8b5f776 DTSTAMP:20260420T022059 LOCATION:Maison des Arts et des Etudiants\, av. de la Fonte\, 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:COCKTAIL RECEPTION END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR