5th Polish-British Science Forum: Space
Space Exploration, Science And Tech
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Date
11th December 2024
Time
9:30AM-4:00PM GMT
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Location
Space Park Leicester
92 Corporation Road, Leicester, England, LE4 5SP
Summary
Polish-British Science Forum brings together experts from both countries to discuss how to address some of the shared global challenges.
Description
The Polish – British Science Forum is a joint initiative of the British Embassy Warsaw, UK Science and Innovation Network, UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Space Agency, Space Park Leicester, University of Leicester School of Business, and the Polish Ministry of Education and Science.
The 5th edition of the Polish-British Science Forum will take place on 11 December in Leicester. It will provide a platform for key stakeholders from Poland and the UK – government officials, researchers, innovators, business, industry, and universities – to exchange ideas, views, experiences, and best practices in the field of space.
The event will bring together participants to discuss issues such as Polish and UK space policies, key challenges and possible solutions in research and space exploration, current Polish and UK space science, tech and exploration capabilities and priorities, and possible joint collaboration concerning space exploration, science, and tech. We are also planning a trade exhibition with leading UK and Polish space companies.
Agenda
09:30 – 10:00 Registration and coffee
10:00 – 10:30 Opening of the Forum – Welcome Speeches
- Nigel Bannister, Deputy Director, Space Park Leicester
- Keynote Speaker from University of Leicester
- Prof. Andrzej Szeptycki, Undersecretary of State, Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- Keynote Speaker from UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
10:30 – 11:00 Session 1 – Space Policy
- Overview of the UK National Space Strategy (NSS) – Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Director of ESA and International, UK Space Agency
- „Poland in space – achievements and plans”- Marcin Mazur – colonel, Vice President of the Polish Space Agency
- Q&A session
11:00 – 11:15 Inspirational Speaker
- Dr Meganne Christian FRAeS, Reserve Astronaut / Commercial Exploration Lead, UK Space Agency
11:15 – 11:45 Session 2 – Space Exploration
Panel discussion:
- National priorities in Space Exploration
- What are the main challenges in space exploration?
- Possible countermeasures to these challenges.
Participants:
- Dr Meganne Christian FRAeS – Reserve Astronaut / Commercial Exploration Lead, UK Space Agency
- Dr Hannah Sargeant, University of Leicester
- Andrzej Piątkowski – Deputy Director of Research and Innovation Department, Polish Space Agency
- Dr Karol Seweryn, Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences (online)
- Moderator: Sam Richards – Meridian Space Command
- Q&A session
11:45 – 12:00 Inspirational Speaker
- Slawosz Uznanski, Polish ESA Astronaut Reserve (prerecorded)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break / Visit to UK and Polish Space Companies Trade Exhibition
13:00 – 13:30 Session 3 – Space Science
- ‘UK Space Science and Exploration Programme’ – William Trafford, UK Space Agency
- Polish Space Science (including priorities and strengths) – Agnieszka Kuczała, Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- Q&A session
13:30 – 14:00 Coffee Break
14:00 – 14:30 Session 4 – Earth Observation
- UK Priorities in EO – Beth Greenway, UK Space Agency, Co-Head EO team
- John Remedios, Director, the National Centre for Earth Observation
- Poland Space EO Presentation – Krzysztof Stefaniuk, Deputy Director of Earth Observation Department, Polish Space Agency
- Q&A session
14:30 – 14:50 Economy of Space Prof. James Fitchett, Deputy Head of College of Business, University of Leicester
14:50 – 15:00 Closing Speeches
15:00 – 16:00 Visit to UK and Polish Space Companies Trade Exhibition
Register Now!
participation is free of charge
Please note that registration does not imply confirmation of participation. We will confirm your attendance through email by 30th November.