Aerospace Technologies

The Aerospace Technologies thematic session will focus on key challenges and emerging directions in the space and aviation sectors, which are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty, security, and global competitiveness. The session will bring together representatives from academia, industry, and public institutions, creating a platform for dialogue on innovation, technological autonomy, knowledge transfer, and the future of cross-sector collaboration.

The programme will feature three dedicated panel discussions. Session 1: The Future of Air and Space Security – Emerging Challenges will explore emerging challenges in aviation safety and cybersecurity in the space sector, with a particular focus on risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and the role of regulation and new technologies in strengthening resilience across these sectors.

Session 2: Eyes on the Sky, Business on the Ground: Turning Space Capability into Economic Power will focus on how capabilities developed in the space sector – from Earth observation and data analysis to technology transfer and startup suport – can translate into tangible economic value and strengthen Europe’s position in the global technology race.

Session 3: From Idea to Orbit – How to Build and Finance Poland’s Space Technologies will explore the journey from concept to implementation and commercialisation of Polish space technologies, with particular emphasis on the role of technology companies, financing instruments offered by BGK, and research and development programmes supporting the growth of the space sector.