Europe's Sovereignty in Space – Satellites, Democracy, and Innovation

Satellites play a crucial role in ensuring Europe's independence, whether in communication, navigation, or Earth observation. At the same time, they are key to protecting democratic processes and driving technological progress that enhances our daily lives.

Our high-profile panel discussion will explore:

🔹 Europe's independence through satellites – How European space technologies can reduce geopolitical dependencies.

🔹 Democracy and security – The role of satellites in countering disinformation, monitoring climate change, and securing critical infrastructure.

🔹 Innovation for everyday life – How space technology drives advancements in mobility, agriculture, healthcare, and digitalization.

Panelists:

• Prof. Chiara Manfletti, TUM

• Dr. Caroline Albert, nebumind

• tbd, DLR

• tbd, Isar Aerospace

Moderation: Dr. Koen Geurts (HTGF)

To shed light on why it is so important right now to guarantee Europe's sovereignty in space, Dr. Florian Dötzer will give an impulse before the panel.

To attend this panel and explore the full program of TUM Entrepreneurship Day 2025, make sure to register for your free ticket!