Startup Innovation: Building the Future of Space Panel Discussion

Panel discussion presented as part of Altair's Future.Industry 2025 conference.

Moderator: Paolo Colombo, Director of Strategy, Aerospace & Defense at Altair

Panelists:
Dr. Giuseppe Borghi, Head of the Φ-lab Division at ESA
Cornelis Eldering, Head of ESA Entrepreneurship & Business Incubation Services at ESA
Felix Motzki, CTO of Reflex Aerospace
Farouk Haidar, Structures Engineer at ATMOS Space Cargo

This panel discussion will bring together leaders from space startup companies along with the European Space Agency, to discuss how digital engineering plays a critical role in their product development, the transformative potential of AI, and how these advancements are shaping the future of space exploration and commercialization. The conversation will provide insights into where the industry is headed, and the opportunities and challenges facing startups in today’s highly competitive space sector.