Next Generation Activities

SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

IAF Cross-Cultural Communications and Presentation Workshop

Time: 08:30 - 13:30 CEST

Location: Room W03, Hall 7.3, Paris Convention Centre

The Workshop is designed for both native English and non-native English speakers and provides Emerging Space Leader grantees and IAC Next Generation plenary speakers with the opportunity to rehearse and review their presentations. Organizers: Scott Mardy and Carol Carnett

International Programme Management Committee (IPMC) Young Professionals Workshop

Time: 09:00 - 18:00 CEST

Location: Room W04, Hall 7.3, Paris Convention Centre

The IAF’s International Project/Programme Management Committee (IPMC) established this workshop to gather inputs from young professionals in the international space community on how to bridge the generational gap in the workplace and on how to better develop and empower the next-generation workforce. The IAF’s International Project/Programme Management Committee (IPMC) established this workshop to gather inputs from young professionals in the international space community on how to bridge the generational gap in the workplace and on how to better develop and empower the next-generation workforce. This year, the workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Topic 1 – Commercial space: challenges and opportunities for Project Management - How do commercial space projects differ from institutional ones? Which new challenges and opportunities meet the Project Manager in this context? What is most
  • Topic 2 – Delivering digital transformation and building Digital Governance in an ESG-focused world - What are the effects and consequences of digital transformation on space projects? Which new responsibilities are added to the PM’s mandate? How to best implement digital transformation at both process and product/service level while at the same time ensuring proper Digital Governance?
  • Topic 3 – Project management in a VUCA world: effects on the workforce wellbeing - What are the effects of rapid and unexpected change on the space workforce? Which is the role of project managers in navigating the VUCA world? How can PMs positively affect workload management and team members’ well-being?
  • Topic 4 – Space projects without frontiers: how to leverage cooperation and organizational diversity - What are the roles and effects of organizational diversity in space projects? What accelerates and enhances collaboration among diverse organizations? How can organizational diversity be effectively governed?
  • Topic 5 – Sustainability of space projects - Which sustainability axis is most relevant to Young Professionals in the space field and why? What is the interplay between space project management and international sustainable development goals? How can PMs contribute to more sustainable space activities?

IAF Workforce Development / Young Professionals Committee (WD/YPP) Meeting

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 CEST

Location: Room 725/726, Hall 7.2, Paris Convention Centre

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IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee (SEOC) - Part I

Time: 14:00 - 16:00 CEST

Location: Room 723/724, Hall 7.2, Paris Convention Centre

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IAF Young Professionals Networking Events (Restricted to Young Professionals)

Time: 19:00 - 21:00 CEST

Location: Room N02, Hall 7.3, Paris Convention Centre

Welcome Networking Reception Come mix and mingle with fellow YPs as the IAF's Young Professionals Programme welcomes you to IAC 2022, including a welcome from the IAF to Paris.


MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2022

AI4SPACE: Perspective from the Next Generation

Time: 13:45 - 14:45 CEST

Location: Room Paris South, Level 3, Hall 7, Paris Convention Centre

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IAF Space Universities and Administrative Committee (SUAC)

Time: 17:30 - 19:00 CEST

Location: Room EO5A, Level 3, Hall 7, Paris Convention Centre

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IAF Young Professionals Networking Events (Restricted to Young Professionals)

Time: 19:00 - 21:00 CEST

Location: Room N02, Hall 7.3, Paris Convention Centre

Reception for Launchpad Mentorship Programme Join us for the opportunity for speed mentoring with industry leaders about how to navigate your career. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin.


TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2022

IAF Young Professionals Networking Events (Restricted to Young Professionals)

Time: 19:00 - 21:00 CEST

Location: Room N02, Hall 7.3, Paris Convention Centre

Joint YPP/ISU/SGAC Event Join us for a night focusing on space educational offerings and how you can get involved with our organisations. Networking and reception to follow.


WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2022

IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee (SEOC) - Part I

Time: 08:00 - 09:30 CEST

Location: Room 723/724, Hall 7.2, Paris Convention Centre

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THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2022

IAC 2022 Closing Ceremony

Time: 16:30 - 17:30 CEST

Location: Room Paris South, Level 3, Hall 7, Paris Convention Centre

The IAF Young Space Leaders and the IAF Emerging Space Leaders will be awarded at the IAC 2022 Closing Ceremony. Students who participated in the IAF Student Competition will also be awarded.