SG[Germany]
November 29, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CET
Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding measures the physical event is postponed to 2021 – date to be announced soon. In order to engage with our participants and to deliver some “space hope” we have put together an engaging programme based on the original scope of the event. A big thank you to our sponsors and partners for their continued support!
Programme at a glance
Virtual Coffee Hour with ISU
Join us for a virtual coffee hour with ISU on Sunday, November 29 at 3 p.m. and learn about ISU and the programs, courses and scholarships they offer as well as how ISU nurtures their students’ entrepreneurial mindset.
If you feel the itch to start a new space company in the future, in this hour-long session you will learn about a few ISU alumni who successfully started their own business.
And of course, there will be plenty of time to ask all of your questions and to exchange.
SG[Germany] Panel 1 – The role of Germany in the international space sector by 2030
Hosted by Spacewatch.Global
The originally planned Panel with the topic “The role of Germany in the international space sector by 2030” will be shifted online accompanied by informative keynotes and an engaging Q&A session.
The session timeline is planned as follows
20 min – Keynotes by experts from our sponsors
30 min – Panel discussion
25 min – Your turn, ask your questions! (Q&A session)
Panel Topic
Europe and Germany boast a strong space sector. This is largely the legacy of successful and remarkable space programs carried out during the past decades, particularly those on satellite navigation, Earth observation and human spaceflight mostly built upon public support. The country’s research and development performance, the increase in the national space budget and the considerable growth of German contribution towards ESA budget committed at CMIN19+ sets a high ambition for the country to gain an even more relevant position in the European and global stage as far as space activities are concerned.
How will Germany effectively deliver on the expectation and ambition throughout the 2020s? What will Germany leadership look like in the years to come? What are the strategic priorities and main axis of action? What should be accomplished in the short-term to be better placed in the longer term?
This theme and subsequent panel will be introduced by two keynote speakers addressing where Germany stands today regarding leadership in the space sector, and what the strategies, priorities, and ambitions should be in order to deliver upon this ambition and demonstrate effective leadership by 2030.
Keynote Speakers
Andreas Lindenthal, Airbus
Dr. Rolf Janovsky, OHB
Panel Speakers
Pooja Pandey, Planet
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roger Förstner, Universität der Bundeswehr München
Andreas Lindenthal, Airbus
Dr. Rolf Janovsky, OHB
Bärbel Deisting, bavAIRia e.V.
Robin Wachsmann, Isar Aerospace Technologies
Space Trivia Night powered by Airbus and ArianeGroup
Put on your thinking caps, grab your space mates and prepare for a challenging space quiz powered by our sponsors Airbus and ArianeGroup.
You will team up with other crew members to show your knowledge about satellites and space exploration answering some challenging questions. If you are amongst the winners, you will receive some fantastic personalized space-themed presents! After the quiz, the floor will be open to exchange questions and ideas with Airbus and ArianeGroup employees around a virtual drink.
Airbus Defence and Space is a major industrial contributor to space exploration and human spaceflight, as well as a leading manufacturer of Earth observation, navigation, science and telecommunications satellites. Its portfolio ranges from the ExoMars rover and the European Service Module for the Orion spacecraft to the Ariane 5 launcher, to be followed in 2020 by the Ariane 6. The Ariane rockets are Europe’s workhorse for access to space. Ariane 6, to first fly in 2021, is a next generation rocket, which aims or up to 50% launch cost reductions with respect to current solutions.
Ariane Group is a world leader in access to space, working for its institutional and commercial customers and Europe’s strategic independence. The perfect innovative, highly competitive solution for civil and military launch systems and space applications – that’s what they offer their institutional, commercial, and industrial customers.
SG[Germany] Panel 2 – Preparing and transforming the German space ecosystem by 2030: innovation, entrepreneurship and funding
Hosted by Spacewatch.Global
The originally planned Panel with the topic “The role of Germany in the international space sector by 2030” will be shifted online accompanied by informative keynotes and an engaging Q&A session.
The session timeline is planned as follows
20 min – Keynotes by experts from our sponsors
30 min – Panel discussion
25 min – Your turn, ask your questions! (Q&A session)
Panel Topic
The international space context is changing fast — global competition is increasing with new entrants bringing new ambitions in space and space activities are becoming increasingly commercial with greater private sector involvement. Major technological shifts, such as digitalisation, miniaturisation, mass production, artificial intelligence or reusable launchers, are disrupting traditional business models in the space sector, reducing the cost of accessing and using space. The German space sector needs to adapt to seize business opportunities stemming from those changes so that Germany and Europe can keep its leadership and strategic autonomy in space.
Realising these ambitions requires fostering investments, stimulating innovation and nurturing an entrepreneurial space ecosystem in Germany and its various regions. This overarching theme will be introduced by two keynotes setting up the stage for the discussion on topics of innovation, key technologies shaping the decade ahead, funding and alternative financing, and potential synergies at the intersection of space and non-space industries.
Keynote Speakers
Stefan Kupczyk, IABG
Sven Meyer-Brunswick, Mynaric
Panel Speakers
Dr. Stefan Baumann, IABG
Sven Meyer-Brunswick, Mynaric
Dr. Thomas Sinn, DCubed
Rainer Horn, SpaceTec Partners
Fireside chat with Prof. Kai-Uwe Schrogl – powered by OHB
Get your warm beverage (or glass of wine/ Munich beer), get cosy and join us in a casual conversation with Prof. Kai-Uwe Schrogl.
Kai-Uwe is one of the key shapers of European and International space policy. He currently works at the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy to support the preparation of the German EU Council Presidency in 2020, and to advise where directions for the next decade of Europe in space will be set.
Let´s talk about the future space sector in Europe with him in this fireside chat that will be moderated by experts from OHB.
Virtual Coffee Hour with MYNARIC
„How it is to work with us“ – Careers and more!
Enjoy a casual conversation with experts from Mynaric over your afternoon tea or coffee and learn about the career opportunities Mynaric offers.
If you want to know which vacancies are currently available at Mynaric, please visit their career webpage: https://mynaric.com/careers/all-open-positions/
Mynaric is a manufacturer of laser communication technologies used to enable communication and surveillance applications in air and space. Its laser data transmission products allow very large quantities of data to be sent wirelessly and securely over long distances between aircraft, autonomous drones, high-altitude platforms, satellites and the ground.
How to become #SpaceEnablers?
Join Cornelia Lux, one of ArianeGroup’s industrial engineering team leaders, for a virtual coffee hour and learn more about how ArianeGroup builds Europe’s Ariane launchers.
About ArianeGroup
ArianeGroup develops and supplies innovative and competitive solutions for civil and military space launchers, with expertise in all aspects of state-of-the-art propulsion technologies. ArianeGroup is lead contractor for Europe’s Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launcher families, responsible for both design and the entire production chain, up to and including marketing by its Arianespace subsidiary, as well as for the missiles of the French oceanic deterrent force. ArianeGroup and its subsidiaries enjoy a global reputation as specialists in the field of equipment and propulsion for space applications, while their expertise also benefits other industrial sectors. The group is a joint venture equally owned by Airbus and Safran, and employs approximately 9,000 highly qualified staff in France and Germany. Its 2019 revenues amounted to 3.1 billion Euros.
Planet HR coffee hour with Senior Recruiter / Recruiting Lead for EMEA – Nico Bernhard
Enjoy a casual conversation with experts from Planet over your afternoon tea or coffee.
In the first part of the 1-hour session, you will get a quick intro about Planet and what makes it so special to work for one of the market leaders in the space industry. They will talk about their culture, values, and benefits focusing on the office in Berlin. The second part is all about Q&A. You will have a chance to ask questions about anything related to HR/Recruiting.
Planet provides geospatial insights at the speed of change, equipping users with the data necessary to make informed, timely decisions. They offer a diverse selection of imagery and analytic solutions, all made available online through their platform and web-based tools.
From agriculture and emergency response to natural resource protection and security, they believe that timely, global imagery and foundational analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.
Virtual Coffee Hour with Airbus
„How it is to work with us“ – Careers and more!
Enjoy a casual conversation with experts from Airbus over your afternoon tea or coffee and learn about the career opportunities at Airbus.
About Airbus
Airbus Defence and Space is a major industrial contributor to space exploration and human spaceflight, as well as a leading manufacturer of Earth observation, navigation, science and telecommunications satellites. Its portfolio ranges from the ExoMars rover and the European Service Module for the Orion spacecraft to the Ariane 5 launcher, to be followed in 2020 by the Ariane 6. The Ariane rockets are Europe’s workhorse for access to space. Ariane 6, to first fly in 2021, is a next generation rocket, which aims or up to 50% launch cost reductions with respect to current solutions.
REGISTRATION
You can find the direct registration links for each session above embedded in the tabs. For simplicity, we have added them all below so you can easily find them:
Registration for Panel 1 – November 8
Registration for Space Trivia Night sponsored by Airbus and ArianeGroup – November 11
Registration for Panel 2 – November 15
Registration for Fireside Chat powered by OHB – November 18
Registration for Careers & Coffee with Mynaric – November 19
Registration for Virtual Coffee Hour with ArianeGroup – November 23
Registration for Virtual Coffee Hour with Planet – November 25
Registration for Virtual Coffee Hour with Airbus – November 26
Sponsors
The team of SG[Germany] and SGAC thank our sponsors for their contributions. The event could not have happened without their generous support!
GOLD SPONSORS and PARTNERS
SILVER SPONSORS and PARTNERS
BRONZE SPONSORS and PARTNERS
LOCAL PARTNERS (Media and Venue)
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