Space Connect Episode 8 (September 2025)

E8 – Space as an Economic Driver

23 September 2025

15:00 to 16:30 CEST
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Join us to explore the economic potential of space as government leaders examine how they are driving tangible value in their home markets and worldwide. Discover the expanding market—now worth more than $600 billion annually—powered by advances in space manufacturing, satellite communications, Earth observation, and innovative commercial ventures.

Decision-makers from space agencies, ministries, and economic development offices unpack the policies and practices that are growing space activities, which in turn are generating new jobs, attracting investment, and enabling innovative space-based solutions to benefit their communities, businesses, and governments. Hear from experts on the practical steps that are expanding space industries and economic growth across the globe.

Mark your calendar: September 23, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:30 CEST, and connect with leaders shaping the economic landscape of tomorrow.

Agenda – Episode 8

15:00	Introduction
	Presentation of the session and the panelists by the Moderator, Bryce Kennedy

15:10	Interactive Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Economic Potential of Space
	Exploring how government leaders are driving tangible value in their home markets and worldwide through space initiatives
	Highlighting advancements in space manufacturing, satellite communications, Earth observation, and innovative commercial ventures that are expanding the $600 billion space market
	Discussing how space activities are generating new jobs, attracting investment, and delivering innovative solutions that benefit communities, businesses, and governments
	Examining current market trends, policies, and practices shaping the growth of space industries and their practical impacts across global economies

16:00	Audience Q&A Session
16:30	Session Close