What can Europe do to avoid falling behind the United States and China? Is the US an ally or competitor to Europe in space exploration? What actions are Poland and the EU taking to increase their competitiveness in the sector? Is the participation of a Polish astronaut in a space mission a breakthrough for the country? These and many other questions will be answered during the first substantive block of the Space & Security path. In a panel discussion, leading experts will present current space sector development strategies in Poland, Europe, and globally. They will explain the impact of new models of cooperation between science, governments, and businesses, the development of reusable technologies for orbital flights, and the integration of AI with satellite data analysis. • prof. Tadeusz Uhl, Chairman of the Małopolska Space Sector Council, Dean of the Faculty of Space Technology at AGH University of Science and Technology • dr Agnieszka Łukaszczyk, CEO and Founder hiALtitude Consulting • dr Marta Wachowicz, President of Polish Space Agency • prof. Krzysztof Górski, NASA JPL

During this panel discussion, CEOs and representatives of leading space companies will answer the most important question for every entrepreneur looking to enter this market: is it profitable? The panel will focus on the key challenges facing every entrepreneur operating in the space sector or planning to enter this market. Participants will learn how to create a product that will find buyers, how to acquire the first customer – whether it be a public institution, a large company, or perhaps another startup? – and what strategies help sustain a business in the early years of its operation. Practitioners who have successfully entered the industry and built a strong position will discuss these topics. We will also discuss the role of VC funds, ESA and EUSPA grants and programs, incubators, accelerators, and what the largest revenue sources in the space industry are currently and will be in the future. • Łukasz Wilczyński, CEO European Space Foundation • prof. Piotr Moncarz, Poland in Silicon Valley • Justyna Pelc, Resquan, Co-founder • dr Emma Gatti, AGH • Lothar Kroll, Chemnitz University of Technology

The session will be led by experts from the defense sector. They will discuss new approaches to defense innovation in NATO countries and new technologies for the Polish Army. The defense and security sector creates an ecosystem of advanced technologies of strategic importance for Europe. Therefore, we will also discuss dual-use technologies, which can be used for both military and civilian purposes. Among other things, we will learn about support instruments and programs for technology companies seeking to develop in the dual-use sector. This substantive block is a powerful dose of specific knowledge from outstanding experts, which may prove crucial for entrepreneurs and specialists interested in the defense and dual-use sectors. Agenda: 14:00 | A new approach to defense innovation in NATO countries - Szymon Struszyński, Fort Kraków, AGH 14:30 | New technologies for defense in the service of the Polish Army - płk rez. Marcin Szymański, Military Expert 15:00 | Overview of instruments and support programs for technology companies in the dual-use sector - Bartosz Józefowski, Fort Kraków

During this session, representatives of Małopolska startups will share their experiences in the space industry. They will discuss what influenced their decision to enter the space market, the biggest challenges they face at each stage of their business, their current position in the sector, and their plans for the future. The final part of the Space&Security track is a unique opportunity to learn the stories of local entrepreneurs, find out what it’s like to run a space business in Małopolska, and understand the context in which such initiatives are created. Agenda: 15:40 | Bring space to your business - Jarosław Chojnacki, Krakowski Park Technologiczny / ESA Technology Broker 16:00 | Advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solutions increasing security, continuity & reliability of PNT services - Przemysław Iskrzak, Rectangle 16:20 | LIFTERO - Moving Satellites in Space - Barbara Gregorczyk, Liftero 16:40 | Making Sense of SAR Data for Strategic Advantage - Jakub Szczepaniak, SATIM