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Switch to Space 4

October 2nd, 2024, Egmont Palace, Brussels

Theme: “Space for a Safer World”

Immerse yourself in engaging presentations by industry leaders, researchers and large institutions, network with fellow enthusiasts and experienced professionals, discover thrilling career opportunities within Belgium's leading actors.

 

Join us as we embark on a journey to shape the future of space technologies and innovations for a safety World we live in!

Programme

 

Plenary session
(09:00 – 13:00)

 

Opening of the event, followed by an introduction to the topic Space for Safer World with round tables discussing: Vision - space in the future, Challenges – security is critical, Solutions – what are we doing?

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Lunch. Speed dating. CV corner. Networking.
(13:00 – 14:30)

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6 exciting and interesting topics
(15:00 – 17:00)

As in previous years, you will be able to choose to attend one or several topics.

Topic 1

Space Weather

A dynamic interplay between Earth and space

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Topic 2

Climate change

Can Space contribute to a sustainable solution?

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Topic 3

Safeguarding Earth

 Advances in Planetary Defense and Protection

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Topic 4

Cybersecurity 

Protecting our space assets

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Topic 5

Space Debris

From trash to treasure

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Topic 6

Artemis

Fortifying our outpost in space

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©ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)

 

Cocktail
(17:30 - 21:00)

Possibility to network with all the participants, speakers and sponsors of the Switch to Space.

 Sponsors

Premium sponsor

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Gold sponsor

Silver sponsors

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Bronze sponsors

Academics sponsors

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Other friends and supporters

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 The Dream Team  

Switch to Space
organisers

Switch to Space is organised by professionals and volunteers with various backgrounds, knowledge and experience.

Meet the Organisers

S2S4 can change your career path!

A great event that undoubtedly will leave a mark on all students and young professionals.

It brings together experts from the Belgian space industry, research centres, universities, Belspo, ESA's strategic department, the EU department, European innovation - New Space - Space Defence and Eumetsat...

Space experts will share with you the latest technological advances, their passion and their vision of space.

An awe-inspiring opportunity for students, young professionals and space professionals to get together during an amazing day!

 

Dominique Tilmans

 Switch to Space 4 photo gallery 

Photo collection by Philippe Molitor

Adeline Deward: Turning Science into Art at Switch to Space

Adeline Deward, PhD, Illumine is a talented scientist and designer who beautifully blends her expertise to create stunning visual representations of our speakers' presentations, capturing the essence of the Plenary session on Vision, Challenges and Solutions!

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