Event agenda

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EU Space Expo

Lunch Break

Introduction & Welcome

Europe's Path to Space Autonomy and Resilience

Strategic autonomy is now an operational imperative for Europe’s space economy. This interactive debate brings together institutional leaders, venture capitalists and pioneering founders to explore how innovation can become a sovereign capability.

Investors Lens on a Robust Space Economy

The tables have turned. In this reverse-pitching session, experienced space investors take the stage to present their strategies, funding criteria, and long-term goals, revealing how targeted capital supports a robust European space economy across stages.

Coffee & Networking

The Public Demand for Commercial Services

Step inside the mind of a public buyer. As demands grow, so does the need for commercial space-enabled services. This open dialogue links civic pain points to solutions and shows space companies how public authorities evaluate and procure safe technology.

Bridging the Procurement Gap

Navigating public tenders is a maze for fast-moving ventures. Putting entrepreneurs front and centre, this startup-led debate features founders sharing lessons learned competing for EU public contracts from decoding complex tenders to pitching agile tech.

Inspirational Keynote

Building a space startup means executing under intense pressure, tight runways and extreme uncertainty. This keynote brings a globally renowned voice to challenge how you think, lead, and scale in deep tech, setting an inspiring tone for the entire event.

CASSINI Business Accelerator Demo

Meet the cohort pushing the boundaries of European space commercialisation. This fast-paced showcase spotlights handpicked companies from Batch 7 of the CASSINI Business Accelerator pitching their tech, traction and bold plans for international expansion.

CASSINI Challenges Award Ceremony

Evening Reception & Dinner

Registration Opens

EU Space Expo

User Needs in Fintech & Insurtech

From assessing risks to monitoring physical assets, satellite intelligence is becoming central to financial processes. This panel brings together end users and industry leaders to explore needs across insurance, and finance, with proven use cases and ROI.

Strengthening the EU Industrial Base

A thriving space sector needs a resilient, sovereign industrial ecosystem. Bringing together VCs, startups and decision-makers, this EU debate explores supply chain vulnerabilities and industrial needs to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy and growth.

Space Data for Due Diligence and Compliance

With mandatory ESG reporting, supply chain transparency laws and complex asset tracking requirements taking centre stage, Earth observation supports corporate governance. This masterclass shows how to integrate satellite data into due diligence and audit.

Thematic CASSINI Start-up Pitching (Upstream)

Focusing on tech bound for orbit and beyond, this session brings Europe’s boldest upstream startups to the stage. Founders pitch satellite manufacturing, next-gen propulsion, and orbital services to a live event audience, with voting and instant feedback.

Unlocking Global Market Access in the Space Economy

Scaling a space company beyond Europe requires navigating export rules, geopolitical dynamics, and local market entries. This interactive fireside chat shares practical insights and hard-won lessons on acquiring and growing an international customer base.

Lunch Break

CASSINI Start-up Pitching (1st)

The European Space Opportunity Hub

Securing technical and business talent is a major hurdle for scaling space companies. This masterclass presents EUSPA’s skills initiatives and shows how to access EU-backed training to upskill teams and accelerate commercial readiness across Europe today.

CASSINI Start-up Pitching (2nd)

Concluding the pitching tracks, this final session features a curated selection of cutting-edge startups from across the CASSINI ecosystem. Expect fast-paced pitches, breakthrough commercial solutions, live audience voting, and direct access to founders.

Networking Happy Hour