The British Embassy in Lisbon is delighted to invite you to our next UK-Portugal Dialogue focusing on opportunities and challenges in the Space sector, and the role of international collaboration.

Attendance is free but registration is required and subject to availability.

• 09:00 Registration and Welcome coffee
• 09:30 Opening session Vieira de Almeida Nigel Boud, British Embassy Lisbon
• 09:40 Setting the Scene Portugal’s priorities and strategy UK’s priorities and strategy
• 10:00 Keynote – Emir Sirage – New Space Portugal
• 10:10 Panel 1 – New Space Economy: Opportunities & Challenges Space technologies provide global connectivity, advanced data analytics, and innovative manufacturing opportunities. This panel will discuss how British and Portuguese companies are taking advantage of the immense opportunities of the new space economy, but also the challenges ahead. Moderated by Carolina Rodrigues, New Space Portugal André Guerra, Connected Joshua Western, Space Forge Ricardo Cabral, Spotlite Bruno Carvalho, Atlantic Spaceport Consortium
• 11:10 Coffee break
• 11:40 Keynote: International Collaboration in the Space sector
• 11:50 Panel 2 – Collaboration between Portugal and the UK International collaboration is essential to drive innovation and strategic investments in the Space sector. Hear from entrepreneurs about their experiences in Portugal and the UK. Moderated by AED Cluster Rafel Jorda Siquier, Open Cosmos Rodrigo Pascoal, Critical Software Pedro Rodrigues, Tekever Ivo Vieira, Lusospace
• 12:50 Closing session Magda Cocco, Vieira de Almeida
• 13:00 Networking Lunch

RSVP by 29th November to join this event in Lisbon.