SPACE RELOADED: Recreating the Future
SPACE RELOADED: Recreating the Future
DAY ONE
Wednesday 25th November 2026
9.30 – 10.00 AM
Registration | Entrance Attendees
10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
NSE Future & Young Lab
Official Presentation
New Space Economy Expoforum 2026 opens with a full day dedicated to space and young people, introducing a new initiative within the event: NSE Future & Young Lab.
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
“Spazio ai Giovani”
Event within the framework of the Stati Generali della Space Economy and of NSE 2026 Future & Young Lab.
Two special moments:
Inspiring young minds: a session with the presence of an ESA Astronaut for primary and junior school students, complemented by demonstration videos from ESA to spark a passion for space exploration and inspire dreams of exploring space.
Exploring STEM pathways: Activities for high school students to guide them towards science and technology studies, connecting them with universities, clusters and enterprises in the aerospace sector to explore future career opportunities.
12.00 – 2.30 PM
Lunch Break
DAY TWO
Thursday 26th November 2026
Morning Session
SPACE ECONOMY: THE ULTIMATE SPACE LANDSCAPE
HALL 10
9.30 – 10.00 AM
Executive Keynote
Emerging New Space Trends: Innovation as an Enabling Driver
Emerging technologies are transforming operational capabilities and service models in space. The session will delve into the role of AI, quantum computing, and orbital data centers in strengthening European competitiveness and innovation.
10.00 – 10.45 AM
Finacial Tools to Boost New Space Economy Innovative Ideas
Focus on Venture Capital, early stage investments, Growth Capital, and Corporate Investors. Key question: How can we finance the growth of Italian space companies, from early-stage to international scaling?
10.45 – 11.30 AM
Support Industrial Growth
Bank financing, Space Debt, EIB/EIF, SACE guarantees, and risk insurance. Key question: How can we make greater use of debt, guarantees, and insurance to support international growth?
11.30 AM – 12.15 PM
Project Finance and PPP for Space
Bank financing, Space Debt, EIB/EIF, SACE guarantees, and risk insurance. Key question: How can we make greater use of debt, guarantees, and insurance to support international growth?
1.30 – 2.30 PM
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
SPACE DEFENSE AND SECURITY:
A NEW SPACE ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE
HALL 10
2.30 – 2.50 PM
Executive Keynote
Space for Security and Defense: Protecting Strategic Domains
Space as a Strategic Domain for Global Security and Defence. An Analysis of Emerging Threats to Critical Orbital Infrastructure and Resilience Solutions.
2.50 – 3.35 PM
TLC and IRIS2: Strategic Connectivity
IRIS2 as a Pillar of the European Strategy for Secure and Resilient Connectivity: Technological and Geopolitical Implications for Strategic Autonomy.
3.35 – 4.20 PM
The Digital Layer of Orbit: In-Orbit Data Centers and AI for Space Security
The Role of Orbital Data Centers and AI in Transforming Space Security: Real-Time Data Processing and Latency Reduction
4.20 – 6.00 PM
NSE SPECIAL AWARDS
NSE 2026 HACKATHON Special Awards Ceremony
DAY THREE
Friday 27th November 2026
Morning Session
NEXT OPPORTUNITIES FROM MAIN SPACE ECONOMY DOMAINS
HALL 10
9.30 – 10.00 AM
Executive Keynote
The Frontiers of Research and Applied Science
10.00 – 10.40 AM
Next Steps in Space Exploration
An integrated Vision of Technologies, Partnerships and Scientific Rationale Towards the Moon and Mars.
10.40 – 11.20 AM
Access to Space: a Strategic Overview on European Access to
Space
Evolution of Launchers, New Commercial Solutions, and Support Policies for a Sustainable and Autonomous Launch Ecosystem.
11.20 AM – 12.00 PM
EO Space Applications and Services: the IRIDE Opportunity
Earth Observation Applications (Agriculture, Mobility, Emergency Response) and the New European Model Introduced by the IRIDE Program.
12.00 – 1.30 PM
Finance for Space: The Voice of the Italian Regional Aero Space Districts
Access to investiments is one of the key challenges for the growth and competitiveness of the Italian space industry, especially for SMEs and start-ups. In a domain that is characterised by high technological intensity, significant upfront investment and lengthy development cycles, the access to capital and focused financial instruments is essential for turning innovation into industrial and commercial opportunities.
This session aims to foster dialogue among regional space ecosystems, highlight the role of clusters, identify common priorities, and explore shared strategies to strengthen the Italian space industry’s ability to attract investment and compete in international markets.
1.30 – 2.30 PM
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
HALL 10
2.00 – 4.30 PM
The Startup Space Tank
The NSE 2026 Pitch Competition of NSE 2026 Prizing Ceremony
NEW SPACE TRENDS: POLICY, GOVERNANCE, ETHICS
NSE Arena – HALL 9
2.30 – 3.00 PM
Executive Keynote – New Ethics and Humanism in Space
Ethical reflections on sustainability, responsibility, and equitable access to space resources.
NSE Arena – HALL 9
3.00 – 3.45 PM
Space Regulatory Frameworks: national/international perspectives
Evolution of International Regulations and Harmonization Challenges for Effective and Shared Space Governance.
