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Space
for Security

As global challenges grow, space has become the critical 5th domain of security, alongside land, sea, air, and cyberspace. A resilient space infrastructure is essential for protecting societies and ensuring strategic autonomy. We will explore advancements in space capabilities, the protection of space assets, and how disruptive technologies are enhancing both security and innovation in the space sector.

Space – The 5th NATO Domain: Strategic Vision

We have experienced that the world is not a peaceful place; that we should be strong to protect what is dear to us. Being strong means being respected in all aspects of diplomacy and deterrence. Traditionally, security has been ensured across three domains: land, sea and air. Now, as we face growing challenges, cyberspace and the 5^th domain — Space — have become critical to our defense.

Discover why investing in a capable and resilient space infrastructure provides a unique perspective to our decision makers and is essential to guarantee the safety in a world experiencing vast geopolitical changes. We will explore the need for strategic autonomy to ensure welfare and freedom to the people we care for. You are invited to explore solutions for staying safe in the 5th domain, as well as identifying the actions we should take.

Space Capabilities: Securing the Future

We almost take it for granted that we can easily communicate with our aunt in the US, or do weather forecasts days ahead, or that we don’t need a physical map when we are driving to a new client we never visited. We hardly realize that this can only be done having access to the results of years of research and development in space technology. Learn how these technologies are continuously being improved and extended. Uncover and discuss the latest space capabilities that are crucial for our security and learn how a dedicated space infrastructure together with smart applications allow us to observe, communicate and navigate anywhere on the world and in space.

Space Security: Protecting Our Collective Interests

Our space assets must function under extremely challenging conditions. Not only is space a dangerous place due to the hazardous physical conditions, but our infrastructure in space is also important for our society and daily life and needs to be protected.

Learn and contribute to how Space Security protects our space infrastructure and assets from physical and non-physical threats such as natural hazards, human error, technical malfunctions, intentional attacks, and space debris.

Disruptive Technologies: Enhancing Space Through Technology

Immerse yourself in how cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches are reshaping the space sector in new and exciting directions, boosting data analysis and enhancing satellite communications, to name just a few. Also, the development of a resilient industry that helps the development as well as the protection of our space infrastructure.

Join experts from technology and industry explaining the principles of these developments and let them inspire you to new applications.

Space for Climate

The Space for Climate topic will highlight the critical need to integrate Earth observation data from space with diverse ground-based information, including economic and social data. Only by creating a comprehensive information package, will we deliver the most effective solutions to the pressing global challenges we face.

Water Management

This track enables all stakeholders involved in the space and water communities to share knowledge on the global water cycles for monitoring and mitigation of the waterrelated hazards – such as floods and droughts, unpredictable precipitation patterns and rising sea levels. This track will focus on demonstrating viable solutions for real-time water quality management and efficient water distribution for food security in water-scarce regions.

Biodiversity

We will explore the impact of climate change on habitats around the world. Experts in space technologies, environmental sciences, legislation, and investment will discuss innovative solutions to protect global biodiversity. Focus will be given to monitoring deforestation, desertification, urban expansion, and migration patterns. Additionally, this track will address the need for mapping and protecting critical habitats, monitoring ocean biodiversity, and developing early warning systems for disaster prediction and response.

Emission Monitoring

This track will focus on the role greenhouse gas emissions monitoring plays in exposing the day-to-day occurrences that are aggravating climate change and pinpointing opportunities for targeted mitigation efforts. We will foster collaboration between researchers, governments, and industry to explore innovative solutions for industrial decarbonization, funding opportunities, and citizen engagement in climate action.