Driving Innovation Through Collaboration: Public-Private Partnerships in Space

Day: Monday 14 October
Time:16:40 - 17:10 CEST
Location: Red Hall, Level 1, North Wing, MiCo Convention Centre

Join us for a transformative panel discussion on the future of space exploration through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Our expert panelists from the UAE Space Agency, leading international space agencies, private sector innovators, and Space Economic Zone companies will delve into the dynamic interplay between public and private entities in driving space technologies and missions.

Discover how the UAE Space Agency is fostering collaboration between public and private sectors to advance space exploration and education. Learn about successful approaches from international space agencies in translating collaborative innovations into commercial applications. Gain insights from private sector representatives on aligning goals, managing expectations, and driving innovation in PPPs. Explore how small and medium-sized enterprises can leverage partnerships with larger public agencies to fuel sector-wide growth.

This session promises to deliver a comprehensive overview of how synergistic collaborations between public and private entities are shaping the future of space exploration, fostering technological advancements, and creating a vibrant commercial space market. Engage with leading experts and discover the pathways to successful innovation through collaboration in the space sector.

Opening Remarks

Ibrahim AL QASIM

Deputy Director General, UAE Space Agency

United Arab Emirates

Moderator

Sarwat NASIR

Reporter, The National

United Arab Emirates

Speakers

Salem AL MARRI

Director General, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)

United Arab Emirates

Mario GROTZ

Chairman of the Board, Luxembourg Space Agency

Luxembourg

Hervé DERREY

President and CEO, Thales Alenia Space France

France

Mike GOLD

Chief Growth Officer, Redwire

United States