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WIA-Europe at the IAC 2024 in Milan

We’re excited to announce that WIA-Europe will be present at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024 in Milan!

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Visit us at our booth, where we’ll have a full programme of events and activities open to all – WIA-Europe members and non-members alike.

>> Register here to stay up to date with the events. 

DATE: 14th – 18th October 2024

TIME: Daily 09:00 – 17:00 CEST

LOCATION: MICO Convention Centre, Booth 153C (Floor plan >>)

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our members, connect with others in the space industry, and learn more about our association.

PROGRAMME OF THE WIA-EUROPE BOOTH:

MONDAY, 14th October:

  • (14:00 CET) Meet & Greet 01 –  Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with Dr. Orsolya FerenczMinisterial Commissioner for Space Research, Hungary.
  • (14:30 CET) Meet & Greet 02 –  Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with Maria Cristina Falvella, Senior Researcher at the National and International Relations Unit of the Italian Space Agency.
  • (15:00 CET) Meet & Greet 04 –  Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director, EUSPA – EU Agency for the Space Programme.

TUESDAY, 15th October:

  • (11:00 CET) WIA-Europe Inspirational Award Ceremony – join us as we award Hypatia Mars with the WIA-Europe Inspirational Award and learn more about this fantastic all-female lead organisation.
  • (12:00 CET) WIA-Europe Rome – Women As Game Changers

    Join WIA-Europe Rome Regional Network for Women As Game Changers – Integrating Sustainability with D&I for Lasting Impact.

    Guest Speaker: Raffaella Luglini, Chief Sustainability Officer of Leonardo. Moderator: Alice Pellegrino. Introduction by Annamaria Nassisi and Cristina Valente, WIA-Europe Regional Network Rome.

    The event will present a unique exploration of sustainability, the pivotal role of women, and the space sector in bridging Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). Women drive impactful change by creating inclusive environments and advancing sustainable practices. By integrating these elements, organisations can achieve holistic growth, benefiting both people and the planet. The presentation will be followed by an engaging interview offering attendees the opportunity to explore the critical role of sustainability. This event will be held at the WIA-Europe booth.

  • (14:00 CET) Networking Coffee with World Space Week Association (WSWA) – learn about WSWA‘s mission and how WIA-Europe can collaborate with WSWA to highlight our shared values and visions. The event will then follow with a quick audience interview, diving into some industry-related questions. The session will then conclude with a networking session between audience members.
  • (17:00 CET) WIA-Europe Outstanding Achievement Award Ceremony – Join us to honour Simonetta Cheli, ESA Director of Earth Observation Programmes, for her outstanding commitment to advancing excellence and gender balance in the aerospace sector. There will be an opportunity for Q&A and individual discussions. The event will be held at the ESA booth.

WEDNESDAY, 16th October:

  • (10:00 CET) Partnership Agreement Inauguration with SEELab, SDA Bocconi – be part of the official inauguration of the new Partnership Agreement between Women in Aerospace Europe and The Space Economy Evolution Lab (SEELab, SDA Bocconi). SEELab is an independent research centre offering a multidisciplinary perspective on the space sector by integrating economic, technological, and policy factors. It aims to train future leaders and generate comprehensive knowledge about the space economy. Discover how this partnership could be relevant for you at 10:00 CEST, Bocconi Booth MC12.

  • (11:00 CET) Meet & Greet 03 –  Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with Prof. Dr Kai-Uwe Schrogl, International Institute of Space Law (IISL) President, European Space Agency – ESA
  • (11:30 CET) Meet & Greet 06 –  Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with Ersilia Vaudo, Chief Diversity Officer, European Space Agency – ESA

  • (14:00 CET) Networking Coffee with PwC – join us to welcome our new Silver Corporate Member PwC and learn more about their role in Aerospace, Defence and Space as well as network with the PwC team. Learn more here.

  • (15:30 CET) WIA-Europe Turin – Galactic Conversations – Join WIA-Europe Turin Regional Network for a special debate on gender diversity in the space industry with Ilaria Cinelli PhD FAsMA.This event will be held at the Piemonte Agency MS-A11 booth.

    Please register your spot HERE.

THURSDAY, 17th October:

  • (11:00 CET) Meet & Greet 05 –  Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with Nicolas Peter, Senior Policy Advisor in the ESA Director General’s Cabinet.
  • (14:00 CET) Networking Coffee – meet the WIA-Europe Barcelona Regional Network mentors and find out how our mentors can help you get the kickstart you need!
  • (15:00 CET) From Space With Pride – What Does Inclusivity Mean To You? – join WIA-Europe and Space Pride (an international non-profit advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in the space sector) at IAC for a collaborative event exploring this question and a discussion on what inclusivity in the workplace looks like to you! Following an interactive activity, attendees will have the chance to participate in an open discussion on diversity, the benefits it brings to the workplace, and the harm “othering” individuals can cause.  Event speakers: Scott Scoular, President of Space Pride and Khushi Shah – Vice President of Space Pride. This event will be held at the WIA-Europe booth.

FRIDAY, 18th October:

  • (11:00 CET) WIA-Europe Outreach Award – discover the latest activities of the ESA x Barbie bursary winner and how the bursary has helped encourage young children to pursue STEM through the PADAWANS initiative (SGAC Diversity and Gender Equality Project Group). The PADAWANS long-term project aims at introducing to young children, from all walks of life, a multitude of professions and profiles in the space sector by inviting them to share hands-on experiences with SGAC members in their classrooms. Don’t miss this 10:00 CEST event!
  • (all day) Family Day Treasure Hunt – join us throughout the day for a fun and interactive treasure hunt designed for families, introducing the wonders of space exploration.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS: 

WIA-Europe Goodie Bag Giveaway:

  • Visit our booth for a chance to win a WIA-Europe goodie bag filled with exclusive items!
  • WIA-Europe x IAC Outreach & Engagement Team  – meet representatives from the WIA-Europe Board of Directors, Corporate members and Partners, as well as our volunteer IAC Outreach & Engagement team and Regional Networks, will be at the booth regularly. 

To stay updated on daily events and activities, subscribe to our updates and follow our WIA-Europe LinkedIn channel.

We look forward to seeing you in Milan!

WIA-EUROPE MEMBER PAPER PRESENTATIONS AT THE IAC:

Tuesday, 15th: 

WIA-Europe (UK)

Paper Presentation: Space Hall 3 – Confirmed

Presenter: Mamatha Maheshwarappa

Time: 10:15 

Wednesday, 16th:

WIA-Europe Cologne

Paper Presentation: IP Area (Hall B), Screen 68 – Confirmed

Presenter: Marie-Claire de Bruijn

Time: 12:50 – 12:58

Thursday, 17th:

WIA-Europe Austria RN

Paper Presentation: Green Hall 1 – Confirmed

Presenter: Juliana Neuhuber

Time: 10:15 AM

WIA-Europe Rome RN

Paper Presentation: Blue Hall 2 – Confirmed

Presenter: Federica Angeletti

Time: 11:00 AM

Thursday, 17th Continued: 

WIA-Europe UK RN

Interactive Presentation: Session B2, Screen 44 – Confirmed

Presenter: Dr. Chiara Palla

Time: 14:30

Friday, 18th:

WIA-Europe Turin RN

Paper Presentation: Space Hall 4 – Confirmed

Presenter: Eszter Gulácsi

Time: 10:15 AM

WIA-Europe Bremen RN

Paper Presentation: Space Hall 4 – Confirmed

Presenter: Anna Chrobry

Time: 10:15 AM

WIA-Europe Turin RN

Paper Presentation: Yellow Hall 1 – Confirmed

Presenter: Tania Grès

Time: 13:45

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