The conference aims at the contribution to the enhanced visibility of space, with respect to the Treaty of Lisbon. EU Space Policy comes as a support to all other EU policies, and most naturally to the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The relationship between space, security and defence issues is growing closer. Recent EU-led operations have shown how important modern space technologies are. Space has also a strong strategic value, as it increasingly allows the EU to gain independence, scientific and technological prestige, and the capacity to act as a global actor.

Τarget Audience

The conference aims to bring together speakers who are experts on space matters from various EU organizations and Institutions and an audience comprised of senior officials from the EU Member States and Organisations, dealing with Space Policy and Projects.