The programme featured keynote presentations addressing topics such as Space Situational Awareness, career paths within fast-growing space startups, and perspectives on the European space sector following recent strategic developments at ESA level. Together, the talks provided participants with both technical insight and a broader understanding of the evolving space landscape.
Panel discussions in the afternoon explored themes highly relevant to the region, including orbital launch capabilities, contributions to comprehensive Space Situational Awareness, and strategies for engaging the next generation in the space sector. One of the panels was moderated by LTU alumnus Benjamin Åkerlund, reinforcing the strong link between academia, alumni, and industry.
Interactive workshops, organised in collaboration with ESA BIC and LAUREA University of Applied Sciences, focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development. Students from Luleå University of Technology, including participants from the SpaceMaster programme, actively contributed to discussions and hands-on activities.
The day concluded with startup idea pitches and a summary of key workshop takeaways, followed by acknowledgements to the event partners. UNIVERSEH and Luleå University of Technology is proud to support initiatives of this kind, initiatives that strengthen collaboration, innovation, and talent development within the European space ecosystem.
