1st day
Monday 16th December 2024
15:00
WELCOME
The Public Institutions will open the Main Stage activities by presenting the situation of the new space economy in Italy, with a particular focus on how possible changes generated to the new Space law. A moment of meeting with the greatest national and international representatives, who will give a vision of how our future and our everyday life will be transformed.
Moderator:
Marta Meli, Journalist, SKY TG24
• Fabio Casasoli, CEO Fiera Roma
• Roberta Angelilli, Vicepresident Lazio Region
• Pietro Piccinetti, CEO Infratel and President of the Internationalization Commission AEFI
15:30
OPENING
Moderator:
Marta Meli, Journalist, SKY TG24
• Minister Sen. Adolfo Urso, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
• Col. Luigi Riggio, Head of Space and aerospace Policies Unit – Office of the Military Advisor
• Antonio Bartoloni, Director, Office for Space & Aerospace Policies, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
• Alessandro Garbellini, Head of Office VIII of the Directorate General for the Promotion of the Country System at MAECI (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)
• Luca Del Monte, Head of Commercialisation Department ESA
• Teodoro Valente, President ASI
16:15
KEYNOTE SPEECH
“The Challenge of the Italian Space Economy in the Global Context: Status and Prospects”
• Massimo Comparini, Managing Director Space Business Unit, Leonardo
16:30
ROUND TABLE
“The italian space law, background and objectives”
Moderator:
Mauro Piermaria, Dir. for Programs & Strategies and Deputy Head, Office for Space & Aerospace Policies, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
• Elda Turco Bulgherini, Vice President ASI
• On. Andrea Mascaretti, President of the Space Economy interparliamentary group
17:00
ROUND TABLE
“Business opportunities in the NSE era”
Moderator:
Mauro Piermaria, Dir. for Programs & Strategies and Deputy Head, Office for Space & Aerospace Policies, Presidency of Council of Ministers
• Ezio Bussoletti, E-Geos President, LUISS Master Space Economy, Director
• Simonetta di Pippo, Space Economy Evolution Lab – SEELab Director, SDA Bocconi
17:30
ROUND TABLE
“Industry initiatives to support new space innovation”
Moderator:
Mauro Piermaria, Dir. for Programs & Strategies and Deputy Head, Office for Space & Aerospace Policies, Presidency of Council of Ministers
• Giovanni Campolo, VP Space Smart Factory Special Project Thales Alenia Space – Smart Space Factory and Space Joint Lab accelerator of the Open Innovation
• Chiara Selmi, Innovation Specialist Leonardo – Linking Visions and Technologies: The Power of Open Innovation
• Marco Brancati, Technical Director / Senior Vice President Leonardo Space
• Marco Cerri, Business Developer, Argotec – Argotec SpacePark Hub: Accelerating Access and Growth in the Space Business
2nd day
Tuesday 17th December 2024
09.30
KEY NOTE SPEECH
This session will explore Italy’s dynamic space sector, highlighting key players, innovative projects, and strategic collaborations. It will provide insights into technological advancements and partnerships that are shaping the industry, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential of Italy’s space sector.
Moderator:
Giancarla Rondinelli, Journalist, RAI
• Prof. Mariano Bizzarri, Dept. of Experimental Medicine, Systems Biology Group, University La Sapienza, Roma. Head of the Space Biomedicine Laboratory – Head of the Scientific Committee of the Space Program – Presidency of the Council of Ministers
• Matteo Zoppas, ICE President
10:00
ROUND TABLE
“Main projects from non-space stakeholder to support space ecosystem”
Moderator:
Giancarla Rondinelli, Journalist, RAI
• Federico Sallusti, Senior Researcher at ISTAT National Accounts Directorate / Emanuele Pallotti, Technical collaborator at ISTAT National Accounting Directorate
• Chiara Del Bo, Associate Professor, Public Economics at Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods, UNIMI
• Fabrizia Buongiorno, Coordinator, COS-INGV
• Francesca Nanni, Head of Research & Development and Technology Innovation Agenzia Industrie Difesa
• Enrico Cornetta, Division Manager Naval, Railways, Aerospace & Defence at Gi Group SpA
• Giorgio Mariani, Global Head of M&A di Deloitte “Legal”
11:30
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Moderator:
Giancarla Rondinelli, Journalist, RAI
• Marcello Spagnulo, Scientific Councillor of Limes Publication
• Marco Lisi, Special Envoy for Space at MAECI (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ASI Board Member)
12:00
ROUND TABLE
“Financial Instruments to Support Space Activities”
The focus of this session will be into the various financial tools and mechanisms available to bolster space-related ventures. Industry leaders and financial experts will discuss funding opportunities, investment strategies, and risk management tailored to the space sector. The session aims to uncover innovative financial solutions that can drive growth and sustainability in space activities.
Moderator:
Giancarla Rondinelli, Journalist, RAI
• Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director ESPI
• Daniele Rossi, Director Space Economy and Industry Division, Aeronautics and Defense Industry, MIMIT (Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy)
• Fabrizio Morgera, Senior Investment Officer, Software and Industry 4.0, Equity, Growth capital and Project Finance EIB
• Stella Tkatchova, EIC Programme Manager for Space Systems & Technologies
• Stefano Piccaluga, Head of Large Investments Invitalia
• Gesualdo di Bernardo, Senior Partner, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR SpA
• Stefano Molino, Head of Accelerator Fund, CDP Venture Capital SGR SpA
14:00
ROUND TABLE
“Downstream and upstream activities: challenges and opportunities”
This session will focus on the space risks and space-derived activities, featuring a round table moderated by an expert in the field. Key topics will include the latest developments and challenges in the sector. Following the round table, there will be keynotes on initiatives to support service and technology development in the space industry.
Moderator:
Mariapia Ebreo, Journalist
• Flavia Melillo, Marine&Aviation Manager, ANIA
• Gian Lorenzo Fiorentini, honorary president, AON
• Andrea Rocchi, President, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA)
• Roberto Giuliani, Innovation Strategist ANAS
14:45
KEYNOTE
Moderator:
Mariapia Ebreo, Journalist
• IRIDE: A Journey Towards Sustainability – Francesco Longo, Deputy Director Engineering and Technology Directorate; Head of Earth Observation Office, ASI
• ASI initiatives to support technology development – Marco Di Clemente, Head of Technology Development and Space Design Office at Italian Space Agency
15:15
Start-Up and New Space Entrepeneurship supported by Italian Space Agency
This panel will present investment opportunities and initiatives from various ESA BIC, European acceleration program Spacefounders, Acceleration Program Takeoff, STAM, tech transfer broker for Italy. Attendees will learn about the latest developments and funding options available for startups and projects in the space sector.
Moderator:
Mariapia Ebreo, Journalist
• Mauricio Chaves-Vargas, Project Manager ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC)
• Lisa Maretto, ESA BIC Padua / Niccolò Donatacci, Esa BIC Padua
• Mario Erario, Project Manager DTA, ESA BIC Brindisi
• Leo Italiano, Program Manager ESA BIC Turin
• Tommaso Marchi, ESA BIC Milan
• Andreas Heitmann, Senior Program Manager, Spacefounders
• Eugenia Forte, Director Plug and Play Turin and Takeoff Accelerator
• Stefano Carosio, Executive Director at Stam
16:05
INVESTORS PITCH
Participants will gain insights into what investors are looking for, aligning their projects to attract funding and support. The competition fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
Moderator:
Mariapia Ebreo, Journalist
Investors pitch
• Chiara Lettieri, Associate, Primo Space Fund
• Nicola Redi, Managing Partner, Obloo Ventures
• Lucilla Mazzeo, Scientifica VC
• Domenico Nesci, Deep Ocean Capital
• Roberto Grosso, Partner TI Space
• Matteo Paradisi, Zest
• Tommaso Condulmari, P101
• Diletta Livi, Alchimia Investments
• Andrea Billi, 3ip
17:10
NSE24 PITCH COMPETITION
The NSE 2024 Pitch Competition is an exciting event organized with the technical support of ASI, the Italian Space Agency, where innovative startups, industry experts, and international speakers come together.
Moderator:
Mariapia Ebreo, Journalist
17:15 – Amazon Web Services opening competition speech
17:25 – Startup pitch Competition
18:20 – Awards
3rd day
Wednesday 18th December 2024
RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS DAY: ACTIVITIES AND ROUND TABLES
Research Institutions Day at NSE 2024 will be held on December 18th, 2024. The event will feature a variety of activities and round tables, providing a platform for researchers to share their work and collaborate. Attendees can expect engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest advancements in various fields. Representatives from INAF, ENEA, and INGV will also be speaking, adding valuable perspectives to the event. This day promises to be a valuable experience for anyone involved in research and innovation.
09:15 – 10.00
WORKSHOP
AGROSPAZIO: Innovative technologies for a future and more opportunities in space and on Earth
Organized by ENEA
Chair ENEA:
Silvia Massa, Head of the Agri4.0 Laboratory of the Division of Sustainable Agri-food Systems
Chair ASI:
Barbara Negri, Head of ‘Human Flight and Scientific Experimentation’
• Marta Del Bianco, ASI
• Luca Nardi, ENEA, Laboratorio Agricoltura 4.0
• Paolo Marzioli, University ‘LA SAPIENZA’ – Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Franco Malerba, SPACE-V
• Bianca Simonassi, SPACE-V
LIVE CONNECTION WITH CONCORDIA STATION:
In the context of PNRA (National Program for Antarctic Research and implementing bodies ENEA, CNR, and OGS):
• Riccardo Scipinotti, Head of the expedition, ENEA Antarctic Technical Unit
• Matteo Beltrame, Winter over, Astrophysicist, CNR
• Simona Grimaldi, Winter Station Leader, Glaciologist, Catania University
• Nina Purvis, ESA doctor
10:00 – 10.30
WORKSHOP – Digital Twin & SpaceTechnologies
Organized by CNR
10:30 – 12.00
OUR PLANET FROM SPACE: 25 YEARS OF MONITORING GEOHAZARDS
Organized by INGV
Moderator:
Massimo Chiappini, Director of INGV Environment Department
• Daniele Biron, Italian Airforce
• Fabrizia Buongiorno, Coordinator of INGV Center of Space Earth Observations
• Simona Andreazza, Senior Officer ANIA Assicurazioni
• Giovanni Sylos Labini, Planetek
• Elena Francioni, e-Geos
• Chiara Casarotti, EUCENTRE
12:00 – 14.00
BUSINESS MODELS OF NATIONAL EARTH OBSERVATION SERVICES FOR A SUSTAINABLE MARKET
Organized by NATIONAL COPERNICUS USERS FORUM
In collaboration with ISPRA
From Satellite to Service: transforming barriers into market opportunities – Argotec
Daniele Del Cavallo
Post-2026 Sustainability of the IRIDE Constellation – AIPAS
Giovanni Sylos Labini
In our time, more Space is needed – OBLOO
Arianna Tibuzzi
Earth Observations for the AgTech Sector: Vegetation Indices and Prescription Maps – Agricolus
Andrea Cruciani
Rome Geo Waste Digital Twin – AMA
Giuseppe Morone
Cloud Solutions for Earth Observation and Urban Sustainability: A European Business Model for Public Administration and the Private Sector – LATITUDO 40
Gaetano Volpe
Facilitating the Transition to Net Zero – Euro.Soft srl
Renato Aurigemma
Aerial Remote Sensing as the ‘Magnifying Glass’ of Satellites – DIGISKY
Paolo Pari
Safe Municipality – MAPSAT S.r.l.
Roberto Tartaglia Polcini
SaaS Services Based on Earth Observation – Ticinum Aerospace
Gianni Cristian Iannelli
The Use of EO Data for the Implementation of Rescue Operations – CORPO VIGILI DEL FUOCO
Valentina Nocente
SGAM: A Data Integration Service for OT and Non-OT to Support Linear Infrastructure Operators – NHAZCA S.r.l.
Paolo Mazzanti, Alessandro Brunetti and Vera Costantini
Advanced techniques for extracting information from the growing amount of Earth observation satellite data – B-OPEN
Mario Costantini
Digital Twin and Earth Observation for a Sustainable Future: The Case of IRIDE Cyber Italy’s Air Quality Digital Twin – NAIS-SOLUTIONS-CAPGEMINI
Dario Bottazzi
Idro-meteo-climate Digital Twin of IRIDE Cyberitaly – e-GEOS
Domenico Grandoni
Climate, Land, and Water: Development and Implementation of Services and Creation of Products Aimed at Improving the Adaptation of Infrastructure and Land to Climate Change – TITAN4
Giovanni Quacquarelli
PNRR-PEOS: from space to Earth Science products – INGV
Vincenzo Romano
