International Space Forum at Ministerial Level 2019

The fourth edition of the International Space Forum – the Mediterranean Chapter (ISF 2019) – brought together Ministers of Education, Science and Research from the Mediterranean countries, Heads of Space Agency, representatives of Universities and Academia involved in space activities, as well as members of International Space Organizations. The final goal was fostering the discussion on how Space education and technology can support the solution of the region challenges and contribute to the development of new opportunities for the countries facing the Mediterranean sea.

3 Keynote Speeches on:

• Maritime Surveillance
• Space and Blue Economy
• Space Education, Cooperation and Scientific Knowledge

On 6 September, the delegations had the opportunity of visiting the “Giuseppe Colombo – ASI Centro di Geodesia Spaziale” in Matera (Basilicata)

Social Programme:

• Welcome Reception on 4 September
• Gala Dinner on 5 September