ESPI Space Policy Summer Bootcamp

This summer, ESPI is teaming up with European Forum Alpbach (EFA) to organise its inaugural space policy summer school from the 19th-23rd August 2024.

EFA, a space and place for the emergence of reflection and action for innovative young minds in Europe, takes place in one of the most beautiful locations of the Austrian alps: Alpbach. Traditionally welcoming several thousand participants from around 100 nations, this year the forum recognizes the main theme of “Moment of Truth” across Europe related to four main thematic priorities:

Climate;
Finance & Economy;
Security;
Democracy & Rule of Law.

Entitled “The Unfolding Space Revolution: Space for Prosperity, Peace & Future Generations”, ESPI’s seminar will outline, along the lines of its 2040 vision, the crucial role of space in shaping all four thematic priorities. Through interactive sessions, and, uniquely, a transversal space policy challenge, the participants will gain awareness and new perspectives of the value of space in addressing major challenges of our time. ESPI’s seminar will be chaired by ESPI Director H. Ludwig Moeller, who will be joined by experienced Co-Chairs and Guest Speakers, including:

General (Ret'd) Michel Friedling - Former French Space Commander

Sinéad O'Sullivan - Economist at Harvard Business School's Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness, and Member of ESPI's Advisory Council

Volker Liebig - Former Director of European Space Agency - ESA's Earth Observation Programmes