Programme
SG[Nordic-Baltic] will be a full-day event on January 19th 2026.
The event theme – Igniting Northern Partnerships – reflects our goal to spark collaboration and innovation across the Nordic and Baltic NewSpace communities.
We are excited to have workshops as part of the programme at SG[Nordic-Baltic]! Our event partners from the space industry will present the delegates with important challenges the space sector in the region is facing, and the delegates and partners will seek solutions together through discussions. No specific backgrounds are needed for these sessions, they are accessible for all fields of study and work. We cannot wait to see what suggestions come out of the workshops, and paired with inspiring keynotes and panel discussions, we are certain the programme will bring new inspiration to all parties.
A preliminary overview of the programme can be found below, and further details will be released closer to the event. The SG [Nordic-Baltic] 2026 Organizing team reserves the right to modify event times, sessions or any other programme details without prior notice.
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SG[Nordic-Baltic] Preliminary Programme Overview |
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Registration |
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9:00 – 9:15 |
Welcome and Opening Alicia Hölttä and Johannes Ora, SG[Nordic-Baltic] 2026 Event Managers |
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9:15 – 9:30 |
Introduction to SGAC Tatiana Komorná, SGAC Operations Officer |
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9:30-9:45 |
Keynote Speech by Ari-Matti Harri Deputy Director of Space and Earth Observation Center, Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) |
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9:45-10:00 |
Keynote Speech TBC |
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10:00-10:30 |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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10:30 – 12:00 |
Workshop session 1 |
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch |
| 13:00-13:50 |
Panel discussion ”How can we engage the next generation of young professional and students in the Nordic-Baltic region?” Panelists: James Francis, ESPI Dr. Jose Miguel Gonzales Perez, Andøya Space Education Dr. Minna Pura, LAUREA Heidi Kuusniemi, SPACECONOMY |
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13:50-14:00 |
Break |
| 14:00-14:45 |
Panel discussion ”Orbital launch and rapid response capabilities in the Nordics and Baltics, and current outlooks with regards to SSA (Space Situational Awareness)” Panelists: Antti Kestilä, FMI Armelle Frenea-Schmidt, SSC Space Dr. Matti Anttila, Huld |
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14:45-15:15 |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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15:15-17:15 |
Workshop session 2 |
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17:15-17:45 |
Presentations |
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17:45-18:00 |
Closing and Group Picture |
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19:00 onwards |
Dinner |
