Events

Six events were organised in six countries. The objective was to inform, network and discuss on specific thematic subjects related to EU space policy. Each event and its specific objectives was tailored to the context of the hosting country and coordinated as appropriate with the national actors.

Event in Germany

Date: 25^th June 2015

Venue: Cologne

Topic: Promotion of space in schools and universities

The project group visited DLR School Lab to see how to encourage primary-school children to develop an interest in science and technology and discussed with post-graduates about the careers opportunities and research.

Event in France

Date: May 2015

Venue: Toulouse

Topic: New job opportunities linked to the use of new space applications

Event in Italy

Date: 5^th June 2015

Venue: Rome

Topic: European space policy: are we on the right track?

The aim of this conference was to gather representatives from industry, businesses, national and European authorities to discuss current and future legislative actions in this field.

Event in Lithuania

Date: 20^th May 2015

Venue: Kaunas, KTU Santakos Valley

Topic: Boosting regional success in space: the Baltic way!

The Santakos Valley in Kaunas hosted a conference aimed at the space industry in the Baltic region. The discussions focused on SMEs in the region, integration of satellite data, nanosatellites, regional cooperation, funding opportunities and other topical subjects.

Event in Belgium

Date: 14-17^th April 2015

Venue: Brussels

Topic: Exhibition "So long ago in the future. Dreams for Future Odysseys"

The exhibition So long ago in the future. Dreams for Future Odysseys was a display of 50 paintings by final-year students at the Nicolae Tonitza Fine Arts High School in Bucharest, Romania. 

Event in the Netherlands

Date: 12 June 2015

Venue: The Hague

Topic: Businesses, especially SMEs, in the space market

This meeting focused on the needs of the space industry, the role of business incubators and the collaboration between public and private forces to enhance participation of SMEs in the space market