ECSECO Special In-person Event in Vienna: Leveraging Success in International Markets
ECSECO members and experts gathered in Vienna, focusing on export and internationalisation chances and challenges of the European space sector:
Leveraging Success in International Markets, a must for European Space Companies and Investors?
09:30-10:30 Networking Coffee & Registration
10:30-10:40 Opening Remarks / Introduction to topic
10:40-11:00 Part 1 Kick-Off Lecture:
Presentation of Insights Space Venture Europe and the Alternative Finance Study (ESPI) angled with relevance to the day’s discussion.
11:00-12:30 Panel Discussion: The Investors view – Generating revenues in different markets. A necessary approach for European space companies?
This panel will explore the feasibility of securing returns on investment in space companies focused on domestic markets, questioning the need for global expansion. Insights from venture capital, governmental space agencies, and leading space enterprises will highlight strategies for profitability with and without exports. The conversation will highlight investment trends, barriers to market entry, and successful approaches from within the industry.
Introduction comments from Charlotte Mathieu
- Greg Shipley – In-Q-Tel
- Rob Desborough – Seraphim Capital
- Stela Tkatchova – European Innovation Council (EIC)
- Estelle Goddard – Promus Ventures
- Moderator: Jules Varma – ESA
12:30-14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00-14:30 Part 2 Kick-Off Lecture:
Novaspace White-Paper Presentation – “Beyond the Stars – the Middle East Space Ecosystem on the Move”
- Steve Bochinger – Novaspace
14:30-15:30 Panel Discussion: Exporting as a European Space Company – Regulatory Challenges, Potential and competitiveness.
This panel will address the market opportunities across the world, as well as the balance between complying with global regulations and exploiting Europe’s innovative capabilities to compete worldwide. Furthermore, the panel will tackle elements regarding barriers to entry, enhancing competitiveness, and the strategic imperatives for European space companies aiming to succeed on the global stage.
- Matteusz Walczak – Satlantis
- Eva-Maria Abpurg – Beyond Gravity
- Alexander Reissner – Enpulsion
- Moderator: Matija Rencelj – ESPI
15:30-15:45 Networking Coffee
15:45-16h45 Panel Discussion: Exporting as a European company – Best practices from experts.
This panel will deep dive into the practical aspects of implementing space projects, highlighting tools and best practices from seasoned professionals. The session will cover the spectrum from venture capital insights to legal frameworks, support mechanisms from European investment entities, and the role of national export assurances.
- Michael Zimmermann – Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
- Charlotte Mathieu – Head of Industrial Policy and Space Economy (ESA)
- Steve Bochinger – Novaspace
- Numa Isnard – SpaceAvocat
- Moderator: Kais Barmawi – ESA
16h45-17:00 Buffer and Closing Remarks
17:00-19:00 Networking Cocktail
A white paper will follow in Q3 of 2024 summarising these fruitful insights.
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