Spaceport Norway 2023:
Program

Vulkan Arena, Vulkan 26, 0178 Oslo, NORWAY
Reception
23.10.23
Day One
24.10.23
Day Two
25.10.23
18:30 – 21:00
WELCOME TO OSLO, NORWAY

Spaceport Norway 2023 reception at MESH Youngstorget

Join us for an exclusive evening at the Spaceport Norway 2023 Reception.

Date: 23 October, 2023
Time: 18:30 - 21:00
Venue: Mesh Youngstorget
Address: Møllergata 6 & 8, 0179 Oslo

Mingle with fellow Spaceport Norway 2023 delegates and immerse yourself in conversations about the future of space industry and the positive impact it will have on our society.

Enjoy an exquisite selection of drinks and gourmet finger food crafted just for you.

Please note:This reception has limited availability and is on an invitation-only basis.Entry is reserved exclusively for Spaceport Norway 2023 delegates.

We look forward to welcoming you for a night of inspiration, good conversations and friendship.

Hosted by:
08:00 – 08:55

Registration & Coffee & Expo

08:55 – 09:00

Welcome to Day Two of Spaceport Norway 2023

Ole Dokka
Founder & executive Director
Spaceport Norway
https://spaceport-norway.com
09:00 – 09:30

From Lab Bench to Launch Pad: The Role of Science in Advancing Space Industry and New Capabilities

Carole Mundell
Carole Mundell
Director of Science (D/SCI), and Head of ESAC
European Space Agency
https://esa.int

Q & A with Carole Mundell and the audience

MODERATED BY:
Pål brekke
lead, science
Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA)
09:30 – 10:30

Future in progress: Space student organisations from four unviversities

NTNU
Iacob Nedreaas
President
UIO
Jannik Eschler
President
UIS
Daniel Cau Varming
President
UIT
Dabrowka Knach
President
UIT (NARVIK)
Ella M. Berg
UiT Narvik

SPECIAL PROJECT PRESENTATION BY ORBIT

Gustav Fosse Hansen
CEO
10:30 – 11:00

LAUNCH: Space innovation network

The Norwegian Space Cluster - we are go for launch

PRESENTER & MODERATOR
Daniel Ras-Vidal
CEO
Kjeller Innovation
https://www.kjellerinnovasjon.no
11:00 – 11:30

BREAK + COFFEE + EXPO

11:30 – 13:00
INNOVATION STRATEGIES FOR A SAFER FUTURE

Accelerating the use of space to take up pressing security challenges

Dr. Christopher Leigh Topping
KEYNOTE
Dr. Christopher Leigh Topping
Civil Security from Space Programme Manage
European Space Agency
https://esa.int
INNOVATION STRATEGIES FOR A SAFER FUTURE

Beyond Boundaries: How Commercial Partnerships Propel Space & Defense

Nathan Gapp
Nathan Gapp
Maj, USSF, PM, Space Portfolio
Defence Innovation Unit, U.S Department of Defense
https://www.diu.mil/
INNOVATION STRATEGIES FOR A SAFER FUTURE

A.I. or die: Keys to winning in the AI sprint race

Thomas Leira
Thomas Leira
CEO
VAKE
http://vake.ai
Christopher l. Topping
ESA

nathan gapp
DIU

merrick garb
U.S Space force

richard olsen
FFI

thomas leira
vake

Augustinas Lubys
Kongsberg NanoAvionics

MODERATED BY:
Ole morten olsen
DIRECTOR, Business development and innovation
Norwegian space agency (NOSA)
PANEL DISCUSSION

Race Against Time: Strategies for Faster Innovation

13:00 – 14:30

LUNCH + EXPO

We are going back to the moon - will we do it in a fair and sustainable way?

14:30 – 16:00
POLICIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOON

Open Lunar Foundation - Building a Common Foundation for our future on the moon

KEYNOTE
Jacob Malthouse
Executive Director
Open Lunar Foundation
https://www.openlunar.org/
POLICIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOON

Current status and future prospects for lunar governance

KEYNOTE
Tanja Masson-Zwaan, PhD.
Asst. Professor of Space Law
University of Leiden
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en
POLICIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOON

Blue Ghost - not your regular LATTE

KEYNOTE
Dr. Pete Worden
Executive Director
Breakthrough Initiatives
https://breakthroughinitiatives.org/
POLICIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOON

Introduction to PHAB - the new centre for planetary habitability

KEYNOTE
Trond Helge Torsvik
Director, Center for Planetary Habitability (PHAB)
University of Oslo
https://www.mn.uio.no/geo/english/?vrtx=unit-view&areacode=152291
Jacob Malthouse
OLF

Tanja Masson-Zwaan
UOL

Pete worden
BT

øYstein borgersen
Solsys

Stephanie Werner
UIO

Trond Helge Torsvik
UIO

MODERATED BY:
Arvid Bertheau Johannessen
LEAD, HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT & EXPLORATION
Norwegian space agency (NOSA)
PANEL DISCUSSION

Space resources and sustainability:
What are the key challenges and how do we solve them?

16:00 – 16:10

SHORT BREAK

16:10 – 16:30

LAUNCH: Social & industry development

Strategic Framework Andøy -The Place for Space

PRESENTER & MODERATOR
Chris Choa
founder and director
Outcomist
https://www.outcomist.net/
16:30 – 16:55

LAUNCH: New spacecraft

A new path to sustainable space operations - launch of the new spacecraft NIMBUS

PRESENTER
Halvor B. Veiby
CEO
Solstorm
https://www.solstorm.io/
16:55 – 17:00

Conclusion and a special announcement for Spaceport Norway 2024

Ole Dokka
Founder & executive Director
Spaceport Norway
https://spaceport-norway.com

Please note that the agenda for the Spaceport Norway 2023 Conference is subject to change without prior notice. While we strive to maintain the schedule and list of speakers as announced, unforeseen circumstances may necessitate adjustments. We appreciate your understanding and encourage attendees to check the conference website or app regularly for the most up-to-date information.