The Future Space Economy – Why no Company can Ignore it

The event will address how the fast‑growing space economy is not only relevant across industries but must also integrate the principle of sustainability to ensure long‑term benefits for business and society. Themes will include the future of human spaceflight and commercial space stations as platforms for research, innovation, and cross‑sector collaboration. The aim is to bring together space and non‑space actors, highlight Switzerland’s capabilities in the space sector, and position Switzerland as an attractive location for space companies. The event will conclude with networking to enable exchanges among participants.

Welcome speech
- State Secretary Prof. Dr. Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation
- Dr. Josef Aschbacher, ESA Director General

Podium speakers
- Dr. Samantha Cristoforetti, European Space Agency Astronaut
- Dr. Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR
- Dr. Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer at UK Space Agency
- Dr. Renato Krpoun Chair of ESA Council at Delegate Level, Head Swiss
- Dr. Jonathan W. Cirtain, Chief Executive Officer and President at Axiom Space

Moderation
- Liv Minder, Deputy Chief Investment Promotion Officer, Switzerland Global Enterprise


Contact for public information & event registration
Laurin Brüniger, Global Consultant - Investment Promotion, invest@s-ge.com
Apply for a seat: Link

Contact for communication & media requests:
- Teresa Rudolph, Scientific Advisor for Space Policy and Support, teresa.rudolph@sbfi.admin.ch, +41 79 481 56 20