Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 10:40 - 11:25
Protecting Space as Critical Infrastructure
As economies and security systems rely increasingly on satellite services, space infrastructure becomes a matter of national and European security. This discussion explores regulatory, political and institutional measures to safeguard essential capabilities.
Panellists:
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Piotr Zabadała, Head of the Polish Delegation to ESA
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Deividas Žindžius, Head of Lithuanian Delegation to ESA
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Saulius Arelis, Manager at Space Cluster Lithuania
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Laurent Jaffart, Director of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity, ESA
Moderator: Goda Raibytė - Aleksa,
4 speakers
Coordinator
SPACE CLUSTER LITHUANIA
Director of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity
European Space Agency
Science Communicator
Freelancer
Innovation Policy Division Advisor
Ministry of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania