MONDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2025 - BRUSSELS
Join the
NATO-German Space Evening
What to expect
200+
Attendees
15+
Speakers
4
Sessions
2
Dedicated hours
Why you should join
GERMAN SPACE & DEFENCE INNOVATION
Discover cutting-edge German space innovation and technology tailored to the defence sector.
LEADERSHIP & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Engage in valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS BOOST
Enhance the competitiveness of German space and defence industries on both national and international levels.
COLLABORATION & DIALOGUE
Explore potential collaborations through facilitated dialogue between key institutions and emerging innovators.
Join the event
The NATO-German Space Evening will take place at the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU in Brussels, Belgium on 10 November, 2025.
Let's meet in...
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Event agenda
Get ready for an action-packed evening filled with insightful and engaging conversations. Take a look at the schedule to plan your day.
16:30 Arrival & Registration
17:00 Welcome Remarks & Keynotes
Dr. Armin Hartmuth, Director, Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union
Tobias Gotthardt, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Free State of Bavaria
Gen (ret.) Chris Badia, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (D-SACT), NATO
Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
17:25 Panel discussion: Hybrid threats and the strategic role of space
Moderator: Dr. Anna Purkhauser, Manager, Novaspace
WgCdr Pete Soanes, Deputy Chief of Staff, NATO Combined Space Component Command, Ramstein
LtGen (ret.) Hans-Werner Wiermann, Former Director General of the International Military Staff, NATO
MGen Dr. Pascal Legai, Senior Advisor to ESA Director General, Security Coordinator, ESA
Marian Hanke, Counsellor Military-Political Affairs, Permanent Delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany, Defence Policy Section
18:00 Pitches on key industry capabilities relevant for space defence
Facilitator: Marie-Louise Hohenbühel, Consultant, Novaspace
Maximilian Maier, CEO, KINETIK Space
Dr. Christian Bauer, CTO, Delta Orbit
Mohammad Iranmanesh, Managing Director, Constellr
Josef Wiedemann, Sales Director, Isar Aerospace
18:25 Panel discussion: Building capabilities quickly: Fast tracking innovation
Moderator: Maurizio Valesani, Manager, Novaspace
Dr. Claudio Palestini, Head of Innovation and Technology Adoption, NATO HQ
Nathalie Guichard, Director Research Technology and Innovation (RTI), EDA
Guillaume Galtier, Policy Officer European Defence Fund, European Commission, DG DEFIS
Pia Thauer, Project Lead, Space Innovation Hub Germany, DLR Space Agency
19:00 Bavarian-style Networking Reception
The registration is closed.
If you are interested in participating, we invite you to contact us at [email protected].
Your request will be reviewed internally, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
EVENT VENUE
Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU
Rue Wiertz 77, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Should you need any further information, or if you encounter any issues, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Organised by
Supported by
Kindly hosted by
© 2025 Novaspace. All rights reserved.
