Panel A - “How to Engage Political Decision-Makers in the Space Debate?”

Tuesday, 11 February 2025
15:00 – 15:45

In an era where space exploration is rapidly advancing, engaging leaders in the space debate is crucial for shaping policies, funding, and public interest. This panel will delve into best practices, experience and ideas to involve decision-makers in meaningful discussions about space.

Moderator

Christian FEICHTINGER

Executive Director, IAF Secretariat

France

Panelists

Angelina BEKASOVA

Senior Expert and Head of Space Policy, Entrepreneurship Competitiveness Department, Ministry of Economics Republic of Latvia

Latvia

Heriberto SALDIVAR

Head of Strategy, European Space Agency (ESA)

France

Orsolya FERENCZ

Ministerial Commissioner, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary

Hungary

Agnieszka ŁUKASZCZYK

Founder and CEO, hiALtitude Consulting

Belgium

Jacek JAŚKOWIAK

Mayor of Poznań, Poland

Poland

Zeynep YILDIZ

Member of Parliament, Spokesperson for the Committee of Digital Platforms, Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, The Grand National Assembly of Turkey

Türkiye