Catalonia has discovered new space for a new economy. In fact, this is the motto of the NewSpace Economy Congress, promoted by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Generalitat of Catalonia within the framework of Catalonia’s NewSpace Strategy. The event, which will celebrate its third edition in Llotia de Mar on 1st and 2nd October, will have an international scope with the participation of key European stakeholders and will explore how space technology can be used in other fields. Our goal is to show you how you can make an impact and get more done. Value within the domain.
More information: What is Catalonia doing from space?
From a day before the pandemic to an international conference
The evolution this event has undergone has been exponential. The event was born in February 2020, before the pandemic, as a conference dedicated to the NewSpace Economy, organized by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and attended by 200 prominent entrepreneurs. , companies and organizations. A few months later, in October of the same year, the government approved the New Catalan Space Strategy, promoted by the Catalan Institute for Space Studies (IEEC), the i2CAT Foundation and the Catalan Institute of Cartography and Geology (ICGC). entity.
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The day will be held again in 2021, this time co-organized by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Generalitat of Catalonia. This cooperation enabled the conference to take a leap forward in the following year and be held in a two-day conference format under the following conditions: Under the name NewSpace Economy Congress, it will feature international and cross-disciplinary speakers. Similarly, the conference held its second edition in 2023 and its third edition this year, with the aim of strengthening Barcelona as an international hub for the space sector.
Conference aimed at business ecosystem
Arriving and operating from space will require a range of pioneering technologies, which will be presented at the NewSpace Economy Congress, but this is not a technology-focused conference, but a much broader conference covering all areas. It must be said that this conference focuses on the world of business, which is a wide field. Sustainable mobility, the environment, sustainable agriculture, civil protection and investment in start-ups stand out among these.
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Similarly, this program consists of two days. In the first day we will explain what is happening in Catalonia, and in the second day we will analyze its use and the benefits that can be gained by observing us from space.
The NewSpace Economy Congress is promoted by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Generalitat of Catalonia within the framework of Catalonia’s NewSpace Strategy.
The first day of the conference will start at 9am and will be welcomed by Laura González, entrepreneur, member of the Hypatia II crew and member of WIA-E Barcelona. There will be a different panel discussion every 30 minutes until the closing scheduled for 1:45 p.m., as well as a reception for organizations scheduled for 12 p.m. The meeting will continue from 3pm and conclude with a refreshment space at 6:15pm. The second day will be operated in the same way, but will only be held in the morning and will close at 1:30 p.m.
National, state, and international representation
The technological potential of Catalonia is thus enhanced, as the capital of Catalonia has become one of the best technology centers in Europe and events such as Mobile World are held in the region of the technology hub. will be revealed during the conference. The Congress is one of the great showcases of Catalonia’s new space strategy. As with mobile, the NewSpace Economy Congress will have an international audience. Distinguished guests include agencies such as NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission, the latter two being Director of Marketing, Industry and Competitiveness Geraldine Naja and Defense Industry and Space respectively. It is represented by Director Catherine Cavada. .
Geraldine Naja, ESA Director of Marketing, Industry and Competitiveness | New Space Economy Council
In addition to the main speakers mentioned, Mr. Juan Carlos Cortés also represented the Spanish Space Agency during the conference, Mr. Irene Benito (Planet), Mr. Miguel Bello (Orbex), Mr. Manlio Di Stefano He joins a long list of top-level experts, including Mr. (Axiom Space). ) or Carlos Zamora (Rivada Space Networks). Of course, Catalan companies such as Open Cosmos and Sateliot will also be participating in the conference. This conference is offered as an ideal opportunity to network with stakeholders in the spirit of generating business and discovering new spaces for the new economy.
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