Advanced Manufacturing for Space: From Earth Qualification to In-Orbit Production

14.30 – 15.00
Keynote speech
Tommaso Ghidini, Head of the Mechanical Department
European Space Agency - ESA 

15.00 – 16.30
Lombardia Aerospace Cluster and the interlinked supply chains
Organized by Lombardia Aerospace Cluster

For many industrial companies, business diversification strategies represent a key lever for sustaining competitiveness in environments characterized by rapid evolution, technological transformation, and pressure on traditional markets. In this context, the space sector is gradually emerging as a potential area of expansion for non-space companies, thanks to the growing diffusion of space-enabled applications and the opportunity to leverage established skills, products, and processes in new market contexts. The potentially targeted sectors are automotive, health and textiles, as they have been identified as among the most promising for potential convergence trajectories with the space economy. These sectors feature high manufacturing expertise and strong technological innovation dynamics that can generate tangible value in the medium term.

16.30 – 17.30
From Market to Space: Essential Accreditation Elements
Organized by BEX Scientific Technical Committee

Analysis of the key requirements for accessing the space sector, including certification processes, insurance frameworks, and risk management for companies operating in the Space Economy.

Mapping Italy’s Aerospace Innovation through European Patents
Dedicated presentation of the Unioncamere-Dintec-BEX report analyzing Italy's European patent portfolio in the aerospace sector. The study offers a data-driven overview of the country's technological positioning, mapping patent trends and key innovation clusters. The report is designed to support policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the Chamber of Commerce system in identifying growth opportunities and reinforcing Italy's competitiveness in one of the most dynamic frontiers of global innovation.

Presented by: Giovanni Manigrasso, Dintec-Unioncamere

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