·       Developments within the German Space Command and new requirements for future activities in the space domain

·       Commercial partnerships as a route to advancements in capabilities and more resilient operations

·       Enhancing interoperability between military, civilian, and industry space capabilities

Major General Michael Traut

Commander, Space Command
German Air Force

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·       Key initiatives and technologies improving Space Situational Awareness and other space capabilities

·       Validating Dual-Use Commercial Capabilities: Exploring commercial technologies with potential military applications

·       Opportunities for industry, academia, and government collaboration

Arthur Grijalva

Director
SpaceWERX.

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·       Embedding space capabilities into NATOs defence strategies and response planning

·       Advancing exercises and operations that leverage space for comprehensive multi-domain operations

Mr Arda Karakaya

Head of Plans
NATO Operations Division

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• Presentation of a fast development in a small space nation
• Dual-use and PPP solutions for fast growth and high quality
• Appliance of DevOps principles to sovereign technologies 

Colonel Ludovic Monnerat

Head of Space Domain
Swiss Armed Forces

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Explore the latest breakthroughs in in-orbit satellite laser technology and their transformative impact on Space Situational Awareness (SSA). With the increasing demand for advanced technology in the space and defense markets, this panel will address the challenges of entering key markets like the U.S. and UK. Join us to understand innovative solutions provided by New Space companies and where industry can support in military space operations. 

·       POLSA’s use of new technology in SSA and working with industry for improved space capabilities

·       Development of dual-use technologies for military application and their role in ensuring space security

·       Collaborations with ESA projects and POLSA’s support of them

Andrzej Piątkowski

Deputy Director of the Research and Innovation Department
Polish Space Agency

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As the global space industry expands, the utilisation of UK sovereign space ports by non-UK entities presents unique opportunities and challenges. This panel will explore the strategic, regulatory, and operational aspects of this collaboration, highlighting the benefits and potential for international partnerships.

Panellists:

Matthew Archer, Director of Launch, UK Space Agency

Matthew Archer

Director of Launch
UK Space Agency

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• The AFRLs role in advancing next-generation technologies for space and cyberspace forces
• Innovation and the integration of AI to enhance operational capabilities

How S&T initiatives align with and support the operational needs of the U.S. Space Force