Space Governance: Hong Kong's Role and Perspective

Day: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 17:10 - 17:40
Location: D3 - NEST Congress and Exhibition Centre

As space activities continue to expand globally, effective space governance is essential for fostering innovation, international collaboration, and the sustainable use of outer space. This session consists of a keynote speech on Hong Kong's potential role in the evolving space sector and its contribution to national and international space initiatives. It is followed by a panel discussion where experts from academia, government, and industry will discuss opportunities in space governance, research, talent development, and commercialisation, as well as how Hong Kong can leverage its strengths in innovation, finance, and global connectivity to support the growth of the space economy.

Sponsored by:

Moderator

Lei WU

Chief Editor, Producer, and Senior Space Journalist, China Global Television Network (CGTN)

China

Speakers

Gustavo MEDINA TANCO

Professor, Laboratory of Space Instrumentation (LINX), Inst. of Nuclear Sciences, UNAM

Mexico

Hongyu YU

Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Executive Director of PolyU Aerospace Research Academy

Hong Kong - China

Xiaozhou YU

Full Professor/PhD, School of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Dalian University of Technology (DUT)

China

Ayhan İNCİRCİ

Director of International Relations, Turkish Space Agency (TUA), Director General, External Relations and Legal Affairs Department, Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO)

Türkiye

Fei XING

Professor, Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University

China