New Approaches to Space for a Better World: Space for Sustainable Development

Time: 14:45-16:15
Room: CCB Focke-Wulf-Saal
Format: Workshop

Organizer

Masami ONODA

Director, Washington D.C. Office, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

United States

New Approaches to Space for a Better World: Space for Sustainable Development

This interactive workshop will focus on new approaches in space science, technology and economy to achieve a better and more sustainable world. Come meet and exchange views with the prominent experts, new businesses and innovators to find out about their unique efforts using space as an enabling resource towards a future society for all. This includes efforts that lead to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, for instance towards healthier lives, more opportunities for different genders, enhancing the economy and providing more employment, more resilient infrastructure and inspiring the future generations. The session will aim to contribute to both IAF and IAC 2018 mottos by “Connecting People for Space and Sustainability”; and “#InvolvingEveryone” for achieving sustainable development through space.

Speakers

Chiaki MUKAI

Astronaut and Vice-Director for Human Space Systems and Utilisation Mission Directorate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Japan

Chris BLACKERBY

Group COO & Director, Astroscale

United Kingdom

Seishiro KIBE

Advisor, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Japan

James GREEN

Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, Space Science Endeavors LLC, The Metavisionaries

United States

Josef ASCHBACHER

Director General, European Space Agency (ESA)

France

Adam LEWIS

Australian Lead, Digital Earth Africa

Ruth PRITCHARD-KELLY

Vice President Regulatory Affairs, OneWeb

Mukund KADURSRINIVAS RAO

Chief Executive, NIAS Centre for Spatial Analytics and Advanced GIS (C-SAG)

India

Team Germany

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