LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 2025 EDITION!
With the 2024 edition over now, we invite you to explore the full 3-day agenda focusing on the latest from space agencies, thought leaders, scientists, and business visionaries in a multidisciplinary forum.
All the event recordings are published on the ESRIC YouTube Channel.
9:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary room - ground floor This session unites experts from diverse fields to explore the developing of a standardized ISRU mission architecture as well as the advanced technologies crucial for future missions. Moderated by: Vibha Levin Prabhu - European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Speakers: Taeheon Kim, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) Francisco J. Guerrero-Gonzalez, Maana Electric Damian Pietrusiak, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology Süleyman Salihler, Polimak Process Technology GmbH Kate Smith, University of Manchester Steven Kay, GMV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Plenary room - ground floor Providing insights into NASA's Moon and Mars exploration plans, this session focuses on the integration of space resources to ensure sustainability and extended human presence in space. Keynote from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:30 AM | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Plenary room - ground floor Reflecting on landmark and upcoming missions, this session highlights a diverse array of missions aimed at advancing our understanding and utilization of space resources. Moderated by Abigail Calzada Diaz - European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Speakers: Pierre Faucoup, The Exploration Company Sophia casanova, ispace Europe Arvind Ramana, Australian space agency Robert Lindner, ESA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Plenary room - ground floor This session continues the exploration of novel ISRU technologies and strategies, focusing on advanced surface operations and their implementation in future missions. Moderated by Robert Lindner - European Space Agency Speakers: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:15 PM | 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Plenary room - ground floor Highlighting the latest technologies and methodologies for extracting water from regolith, this session showcases both the challenges and potential solutions for supporting human life and fuel production off Earth. Moderated by: Hannah Sargeant - University of Leicester Speakers: Koorosh Araghi, NASA JSC EP3 Paul Zabel, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Luca Kiewiet, German Aerospace Center (DLR) James Cole, The Open University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Plenary room - ground floor This sessions provides an overview of how different disciplines converge to envision and creating a sustainable future of space resources usage, setting the stage for deeper discussions. Speakers: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:30 PM | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:00 PM | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Plenary room - ground floor Building on the introduction, this session dives deeper into detailed analyses from various fields, emphasising the integtrated approach required to realize a future of sustainable space resources utilization. Moderated by Maher Kalaji - Asteroid Foundation Speakers: Hannah Sargeant, University of Leicester Satinder Shergill, Cranfield University Mohammadamin Alandihallaj, University of Luxembourg Matthias Sperl, DLR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:30 PM | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Plenary room - ground floor Speakers: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:15 PM | 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM Foyer This space concert resides within Mikromedas, a data-driven musical project in which compositions are elaborated using data stemming from space. The performance is entirely created using data streams coming from simulation models of astrophysical black holes and regions with extreme gravitational fields. |
9:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Plenary room - ground floor This session showcases case-studies of succesful dual-market initiatives and public-private partnerships, discussing how these can meet current market needs and drive the commercialisation of space resoures.. Moderated by Olivier Zephir - Technoport Speakers: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:00 AM | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary room - ground floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM | 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Parallel session - Delegates room (floor -2) Please join this session to find out more about the Pathfinder Challenge and the upcoming Space Resources Business Accelerator. | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Plenary room - ground floor Highlighting novel technologies and strategies for extraction of oxygen from regolith, this session explores a crucial component for life support and fuel production of future space missions. Moderated by Dennis Harries - European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Speakers: Timon Schild, ESRIC Marko Sikiric, European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Georg Poehle, Fraunhofer IFAM, Branch Lab Dresden Sean Kelly, Dublin City University Beth Lomax, ESA Paul Burke, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Samuel Hollow, Thales Alenia Space UK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:20 AM | 11:20 AM - 12:30 PM Parallel session - Delegates room (floor -2) A dynamic session where start-ups present their innovative solutions and business models related to space resources, offering insights into the future of space resources entrepreneurship. Moderated by Lari Cujko - European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC)
Filip Janasz, FourPoint Space Inna Uwarowa, Lightigo Space Gurur Gaye Günal, Şira Space Alexander Lüking, Institut für Textiltechnik RWTH Aachen University Pascal Koch, IMENSUS Olav Cornelius, IMENSUS - Space Resource Exploration Ethel Tolentino, SolSys Mining Mark Tolton, Orbital Mining Corporation Kenneth Liang, Orbital Mining Corporation Dmitry Goldenberg, Spacebackend | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Parallel session - Delegates room (floor -2) A continuation of the discussion on commercial strategies and partnerships in the space resources sector, this session further explores the evolving landscape of market needs and opportunities. Moderated by Lari Cujko - European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Speakers: Mattia Pianorsi, Bocconi University Johannes Becker, Lunex GmbH Dorian Leger, SpaceRadar, Cx Bio Arthur Woods, Astrostrom GmbH Filip Wylęgała, AGH University of Krakow Mateusz Józefowicz, European Space Foundation Olivier Usher, Challenge Works Sam Ximenes, Astroport Space Technologies Olivier Zephir, Technoport SA Mark Sonter, Off Earth Resources Pty Ltd | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Plenary room - ground floor This session focuses on innovative technologies and approaches for establishing sustainable infrastructure in space, covering wireless power, lunar construction materials, and autonomous construction techniques. Moderated by Philipp Reiss - Technical University of Munich Speakers: Paolo Pino, Volta Space Technologies Tim Eismann, Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. Roberto Torre, European Space Agency Jonas Walther, ETH Zürich / Venturi Lab Niels Koek, Yokogawa Mohamed Makthoum, Spartan Space | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:30 PM | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:00 PM | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Plenary room - ground floor Legal experts and policy makers discuss the current regulatory framework for space resources activities, focusing on international cooperation and the development of laws that support space exploration and resource utilization. Speakers: Steven Freeland, Western Sydney University and Bond University Andrzej Misztal, Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resource Activities Guyomarc'h Alban, ANRT - Objectif Lune Emily Pierce, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:45 PM | 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Plenary room - ground floor Investors and financial experts offer a roundtable discussion about the investment landscape for space resources, sharing challenges, opportunities, and strategies for financing future space exploration. Moderated by Daniel Biedermann - NewSpace Capital Panelists: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:15 PM | 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM Plenary room - ground floor |