SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPACE:
"The future is not what it used to be"
(Mark Strand)
Fiera Roma, HALL 10
With the title “Shaping the Future – The Future is Not What It Used to Be”, the 2025 edition will focus on technological innovation, regulatory evolution, new market dynamics, and strategic collaborations that are redefining space as a critical domain for global development, security, and sustainability.
The opening day will set the stage by exploring how the rapid evolution of satellite communications, the emergence of AI-enabled Earth Observation, and initiatives like the IRIDE constellation are transforming the way space technologies support connectivity, environmental monitoring, and strategic autonomy. The day will also highlight the next frontier of space exploration, with discussions on sustainable lunar and Martian missions, resource utilization, and the emergence of new space economies enabled by public–private partnerships.
The second day will focus on the regulatory, economic, and technological enablers of the space ecosystem. Key sessions will address Italy’s new Space Economy Law (Law No. 89/2025) and its interaction with the forthcoming EU Space Act, examining liability, insurance, and contractual frameworks for space operations. Discussions will also explore Space Thematic Accounts as tools to measure the economic impact of the sector, Access to Space and launch infrastructure trends, and the strategic role of Space Human Capital in building a skilled and diverse workforce.
Afternoon panels will highlight the synergies between space and the blue economy, the transformative potential of AI and quantum technologies, and the growing centrality of security in space operations. Further discussions will examine how industrial associations foster innovation and global competitiveness, and how public–private partnerships accelerate commercialization and growth.
The final day will focus on the long-term sustainability and human dimension of space. Key themes include the sustainable use of orbital and planetary environments, human health and biomedicine in spaceflight, and the strategic role of scientific research in ensuring technological leadership and security. The program will conclude with a discussion of the outcomes of ESA CM2025 and their implications for Europe’s future space strategy, funding priorities, and global positioning.
Throughout the three days, NSE 2025 will provide a comprehensive platform for policy dialogue, technological exchange, and market development, fostering collaboration between governments, agencies, industries, and research institutions. The event aims to contribute to building a resilient, secure, and innovative space economy in Europe and worldwide.
DAY ONE
Wednesday 10th December 2025
11.00 AM
OPENING SESSION
AFTERNOON SESSION
02.30 PM
EVOLUTION OF NEXT GENERATION SATCOM SYSTEMS: FUTURE CHALLENGES AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
03.20 PM
EARTH OBSERVATION NEW TRENDS AND EVOLUTION
04.10 PM
IRIDE CONSTELLATION: A NEW OPPORTUNITY IN THE EO MARKET
05.00 PM
WHAT WILL THE NEXT SPACE EXPLORATION BRING TO THE SPACE COMMUNITY
DAY TWO
Thursday 11th December 2025
MORNING SESSION
9.30 AM
THE NEW ITALIAN SPACE LAW AND THE EU SPACE ACT
10.20 AM
GLI ASPETTI CONTRATTUALI ED EXTRA CONTRATTUALI DELLA LEGGE ITALIANA SULLO SPAZIO
11.10 AM
SPACE THEMATIC ACCOUNT TO ASSESS SPACE ECONOMY
12.00 PM
ACCESS TO SPACE NEW TRENDS AND EVOLUTION
12.50 PM
SPACE HUMAN CAPITAL: FORGING THE NEW PROFESSIONALS
AFTERNOON SESSION
02.30 PM
SPACE & BLUE ECONOMY: SINERGIES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES
03.20 PM
NEW SPACE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AI-QUANTUM ERA
04.10 PM
THE INCREASING ROLE OF SECURITY IN THE SPACE DOMAIN
05.00 PM
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATIONS ROLE FOR THE GROWTH OF THE SPACE ECONOMY
05.50 PM
PPP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SPACE ECONOMY LANDSCAPE
DAY THREE
Friday 12nd December 2025
MORNING SESSION
9.30 AM
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY FOR HUMANS IN SPACE
10.20 AM
THE IMPORTANCE BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTH IN SPACE
11.10 AM
THE ROLE OF RESEARCH FOR SPACE ECONOMY AND SECURITY
12.00 PM
RESULTS OF ESA CM2025 / Next EU MFF (2028-34)
*the program may be subject to change
