AI and resilience at the frontier of space operations

The space economy is generating data on an unprecedented scale, and artificial intelligence is emerging as a key technology for transforming this information into operational and scientific value. The central question is therefore how AI is supporting space mission design, autonomous operations and downstream applications, opening up new opportunities for cross-sector innovation. In this context, ensuring the integrity and resilience of AI-driven systems is emerging as an increasingly central strategic and industrial challenge.

The session brings together scientific, industrial and institutional perspectives to understand where Europe stands, which application domains hold the greatest promise, and how synergies between actors from sectors not traditionally associated with space can contribute to building an intelligent and sovereign infrastructure.

Programme

Moderator:
Andrea Possenti, National Institute for Astrophysics - INAF

Speakers:
Marco Folegani, Owner and Co-founder, MEEO Srl
Francesca Bovolo, Remote Sensing for Digital Earth Unit Head at Fondazione Bruno Kessler
Gen. Roberto Del Vecchio, Head of Space Division, Defence General Staff
Davide Silvestri, Computer Vision Solutions Architect SIDEIUS Srl
Luca Marzegalli, EY Partner