May 26-28, 2026 | RAI, Amsterdam |
May 26-28, 2026
RAI, Amsterdam |
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In one week, the smallsat industry gathers in Amsterdam for this year's SmallSat Europe, where SpaceNews is producing three days of conversations on the Defense Stage. Our program is bringing together military leaders, startup founders and industry executives for conversations spanning launch access, resilient communications, AI, missile defense and the evolving orbital threat environment.
The full Day 2 agenda is below. Learn more about this year's show and take advantage of this last chance to register.
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Beyond defense: Cover the full stack |
Unlock an unrivaled view of Europe’s rapidly evolving smallsat ecosystem from those building it |
Unlock an unrivaled view of Europe’s rapidly evolving smallsat ecosystem from those building it |
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Business Track |
Industry executives, investors, and policymakers convene discussions covering EO fusion, launch autonomy, IRIS², in-orbit computing, space finance, VLEO, quantum-ready constellations and the regulatory landscape shaping Europe’s commercial smallsat ecosystem. See the full agenda.
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Technical Track |
Engineers, researchers, and mission architects present talks, posters and interactive Q&A sessions covering engineering, missions, research and technology underpinning Europe’s growing smallsat capabilities. See the full agenda.
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Wednesday May 27 - Operational Challenges
All times CET. Agenda is subject to change. |
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09:00-09:20: Keynote
09:20-10:00: European access to space for defense
Dietmar Pilz, Director of Technology, Engineering & Quality, European Space Agency Daniele Dallari, Sales Director, PLD Space Josef Wiedemann, Sales Director, Isar Aerospace Moderator: Jeff Foust, Senior Staff Writer, SpaceNews 10:00-10:15: Tech Brief: AI in space operations
10:30-11:00: Building resilient infrastructure in space for defense
Jeroen Rotteveel, CEO, ISISPACE Nicolas Capet, Founder and President, Anywaves Nick Desrycker, Founder and CEO, EDGX Moderator: Chris Quilty, CEO and President, Quilty Space 11:15-11:45: Buying commercial services during wartime
Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO, Satlantis Martin Langer, CEO, OroraTech Maxime Jambon, Chief of Staff and VP of Public Affairs, Exotrail Jack Bowden, Future Mission Manager, Open Cosmos Moderator: Dr. Emma Gatti, European Correspondent, SpaceNews 11:45-12:00: Tech Brief: Quantum communications
12:00-12:30: The need and future of protected communications
Srinath Logasubramanian, VP of Sales, ReOrbit Space Michael Nebel, Vice President, OHB SE Jose Luis Alcolea Coronel, 5G Strategy Manager, Hispasat Henning Horst, Sales Director, SES Space and Defense Moderator: Torsten Kriening, Publisher and CEO, SpaceWatch.Global 1:30-2:15: Making the most of commercial imagery
Thys Cronje, Chief Commercial Officer, Simera Sense Patrick Butler, EVP of Engineering and Programs, Sidus Space Jonathan Field, VP and Head of Europe, Vantor Jonathan Debilde, Director of Sales, Europe, Blacksky Tero Vauraste, Head of Business Development, Defense and Security, Kuva Space Moderator: Christy Monaco, Chief Operating Officer, Open Geospatial Consortium 2:15-2:30: Tech Brief: Commercial ISR
2:30-3:15: The role of AI in space defense
Guy de Carufel, CEO, Cognitive Space Inc. Marco Rocchetto, CEO, Spaceflux Frank Salzgeber, Partner, Nadir Space Venture, Former Vice Governor (CST) Stewart Hall, Sales Director, Telespazio Moderator: Debra Werner, Correspondent, SpaceNews |
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3:15-4:00: Defense posture and reaction to space threats
Brig. Gen. Daniele Donati, Former Chief of the Space Policy Office, Italian Defense General Staff Dr. Regina Peldszus, Policy Officer, Space Threat Response, European External Action Service Antonin Hirsch, Co-founder and CTO, Skynopy Andrew Faiola, Commercial Director, Astroscale David Tellett, Programme Director, Magdrive Ltd Moderator: Dr. Emma Gatti, European Correspondent, SpaceNews 4:00-4:30: Fireside chat
Rear Admiral Louis Tillier, Director, European Union Satellite Centre In conversation with Mike Gruss, Chief Content and Strategy Officer, SpaceNews |
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Are you joining us in Amsterdam?
Join SpaceNews after the floor closes on Wednesday, May 27 for drinks, bites and networking to keep the conversation going. This informal happy hour – sponsored by Voyager Technologies, Momentus, BlackSky, Telespazio and Astroscale UK – offers attendees an opportunity to connect, unwind and do business. Request an invitation. |
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