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THE 2nd EO
COMMERCIALISATION
FORUM

27-28 November 2024 | KAP Europa, Frankfurt

Registrations will close on 17 November 2024
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DLR supports the 2nd EO Commercialisation Forum

SUMMARY

Taking place at KAP Europa in Frankfurt (Germany), from 27 to 28 November 2024, end users, institutions, entrepreneurs and companies of any size from the Earth observation (EO) sector will come together to discuss the commercial potentials and challenges of the fast-growing EO commercial space sector.

The proposed theme for the 2nd CommEO is at the intersection between ‘Earth and climate initiatives’ and EO commercialisation: “Addressing climate challenges and opportunities with Earth observation for human and planet prosperity”.

Advancing commercial space in Europe is a vital component of ESA’s Agenda 2025, and the fast-growing EO sector has an abundance of possibilities that private businesses can capitalise on, from satellites and ground infrastructure to value-added services that address real-world needs with information from space.

All elements of the EO value chain will be addressed, with a focus on businesses, end users, relevant policies, and financial aspects as well as industrial and technical perspectives. The attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the market trends, key drivers and challenges the industry is facing, together with governmental policies, funding opportunities and commercialisation strategies.

Come to meet institutions, industry leaders, senior executives, start-ups, private and public investors and entrepreneurs, to connect with potential partners.

The event will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, demo corners and matchmaking opportunities with ESA and private investors.

CommEO Speakers

  Josef Aschbacher
Josef Aschbacher
ESA Director General
  Walther Pelzer
Walther Pelzer
Member of the Executive Board - Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR
  Simonetta Cheli
Simonetta Cheli
Director of Earth Observation Programmes, ESA
  Geraldine Naja
Geraldine Naja
Director of Commercialisation, Industry & Competitiveness, ESA
  Alexander MacDonald
Alexander MacDonald
Chief Economist, NASA
  Giuseppe Borghi
Giuseppe Borghi
Head of ESA Φ-lab Division, ESA
  Rune Floberghagen
Rune Floberghagen
Head of ESA Climate Action, Sustainability and Science Department, ESA
  Nirwan Tajik
Nirwan Tajik
Growth equity investor, Revaia
  Martin Langer
Martin Langer
CEO, OroraTech GmbH
  Christian  Holzleitner
Christian Holzleitner
Head of Unit for Land Economy and Carbon Removals, European Commission – Directorate-General for Climate Action
  Benoît  Deper
Benoît Deper
CEO & Founder, Aerospacelab
  Giovanni Sylos Labini
Giovanni Sylos Labini
Vice-Chairman, EARSC - European Association of Remote Sensing Companies
  Juan Tomas Hernani
Juan Tomas Hernani
CEO & Founder, SATLANTIS
  Sebastien Tailhades
Sebastien Tailhades
Domain Manager Earth Observation, OHB SE
  Markus Moeller
Markus Moeller
Member of the Management Board, OHB SE
  Hugo Gonzalez
Hugo Gonzalez
Founder - TheSpaceBuilder
  Lena Stache
Lena Stache
Investment Team - DeepTech & Climate Fund
  Carla Filotico
Carla Filotico
Partner & Managing Director - Novaspace
  Josep Rosello
Josep Rosello
EO Technology Coordination, H/Section - ESA
  Maciej Krzyzanowski
Maciej Krzyzanowski
President of the Board, CEO - CloudFerro. S.A.
  Sonia Santos
Sonia Santos
Senior Project Officer - European Maritime Safety Agency
  Gordon Campbell
Gordon Campbell
Head of Enterprise Section - ESA
  Juliette Lambin
Juliette Lambin
Head of Future Missions & Architecture Department ESA
  Inge Jonckheere
Inge Jonckheere
Head of the Green Solutions Division, EOP-SG - ESA
  Gianluigi Baldesi
Gianluigi Baldesi
Head of Ventures and Financing Office
  Michele Castorina
Michele Castorina
Head of ESA Φ-lab Invest Office, ESA
  Nicolaus Hanowski
Nicolaus Hanowski
Head of Mission Management & GS Department ESA
  Dominique Gilliéron
Dominique Gilliéron
Head of EOP Projects Department - ESA
  Marius Bierdel
Marius Bierdel
CTO & Co-Founder - constellr GmbH
  Michael Putz
Michael Putz
Founder/CEO - blackshark.ai
  Dusan Chrenek
Dusan Chrenek
Principal Adviser - DG CLIMA, European Commission
  Eleni Paliouras
Eleni Paliouras
Head of Strategy, Programme and Coordination Office, EOP-C, ESA
  Heike Bach
Heike Bach
CEO & Founder, VISTA (BayWa group)
  Quentin Robert
Quentin Robert
Principal - Expansion Ventures
  Leonardo Mazzini
Leonardo Mazzini
CTO and Research & Development Technology and Product Policy - Thales Alenia Space Italy S.p.A.
  Jana Hecker
Jana Hecker
Partner - Einstein Industries Ventures
  Benoit Mathieu
Benoit Mathieu
CEO - OHB Sweden
  Rafel Jorda Siquier
Rafel Jorda Siquier
CEO & Founder - Open Cosmos
  Pierre Lionnet
Pierre Lionnet
Research and Managing Director - EUROSPACE
  Christina Borchmann
Christina Borchmann
Director (AGRI.C – CAP Strategic Plans I) - DG AGRI, European Commission
  Peggy Fischer
Peggy Fischer
EO Third Party Missions Manager - EOP-GM
  Valerio Di Tana
Valerio Di Tana
Chief Programs Officer - Argotec S.r.l.
  Bernhard Eder
Bernhard Eder
Head of Unit for Area Monitoring System - Agrarmarkt Austria
  Nick Appleyard
Nick Appleyard
Head of Applications and Solutions Department, CIC-A, ESA
  Leonardo Amoruso
Leonardo Amoruso
Associate Head of the Spacestream strategic business unit - Planetek Italia
  Siegbert Martin
Siegbert Martin
CTO, Chief Technology Officer - Tesat Spacecom
  Nikoletta Fodor
Nikoletta Fodor
Project Officer - SolarPower Europe
  Augustinas Lubys
Augustinas Lubys
Head of Business Development - Kongsberg NanoAvionics
  Eric Even
Eric Even
Head of Space Digital - Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
  Laura Candela
Laura Candela
I4DP Market Program Coordinator -ASI – Italian Space Agency
  Sergio Greco
Sergio Greco
Senior Vice President Operations, Business Line Observation, Exploration and Navigation - Thales Alenia Space
  Jarkko Antila
Jarkko Antila
CEO - Kuva Space
  Marco  Alves
Marco Alves
CEO - WavEC – Offshore Renewables
  Godela Roßner
Godela Roßner
Head of Earth Observation DLR
  Maurizio  Rini
Maurizio Rini
Head of Project Development Western Europe - Metlen Energy & Metals
  Dernis Mediavilla
Dernis Mediavilla
Commercial Manager - European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
  MORE SPEAKERS
MORE SPEAKERS
coming soon

CommEO
AWARD

Are you an entrepreneur looking for increasing the visibility of your business? Then submit your idea to the EO Comm Award!

The top 3 applicants will pitch their idea at the 2nd ESA EO Commercialization Forum

SUBMIT YOUR IDEA

MATCHMAKING SESSION

ESA and investors will meet industries to explore the possibility of new business opportunities

REGISTER INTEREST

DEMO CORNERS

Selected companies will showcase their products and their achievements

Apply before 15 October to showcase your company’s products at CommEO
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