Australia & India: Space and Technology Opportunities for Collaboration

The Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference (IPSEC) is thrilled to announce its partnership with (SIA-India) as a Knowledge Partner for the upcoming 2024 conference.

SIA-India will facilitate an Indian delegation’s visit to Perth, supported by Invest and Trade Western Australia (Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation).

Leading up to the Indian delegation’s visit, this Australia-India webinar will explore and highlight opportunities for collaboration between Australia and India across Space and Adjacent Industries.

IPSEC brings together leaders from across the Indo-Pacific to foster trade and investment opportunities in space and cross-sector technologies and innovation. Following a successful inaugural conference in 2023, IPSEC returns with a broader scope, co-located with the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) and the Andy Thomas Space Education Forum, creating a comprehensive week of activities at the same venue.

Strengthening Australia-India Collaboration

In line with the Australian Government’s recent announcement of A$18 million (INR 98 crore) in funding for three collaborative civil-space projects under the International Space Investment India (ISI India) Programme, this partnership underscores the commitment to fostering collaboration between Australia and India in the space sector.

SIA-India is dedicated to advancing sectoral interests, accelerating industry growth, and catalysing innovation through strategic engagements with key governmental and global stakeholders. By working with policymakers, regulatory bodies, and standardization entities, SIA-India aims to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem.

To find out more visit www.spaceandearthconference.com

SESSION AGENDA

Webinar MC
Chris Cubbage | Director and Executive Editor of Australia in Space and MySecurity Media

Welcome on behalf of the Western Australian Government.
James Yuen | Executive Director – Innovation and Emerging Sectors
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Nashid Chowdhury | Investment and Trade Commissioner, India-Gulf
Government of Western Australia

Welcome on behalf of SIA India
Dr Subbarao Pavuluri | CMD Ananth Technologies and President SIA-India 
Mr Anil Prakash | Director General, SIA-India

Australian Space Agency representative
Dr Tony Robinson 
Director – International Partnerships
Australian Space Agency

Overview and invitation to Indian delegates to join us at the Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference.
Mr David Matrai | Committee Chair – Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference
Joint Managing Director – MySecurity Media

Pitches and Opportunities for Collaboration between India and Australia (5 minutes each)

Pitch # 1 – Australia
Mr Reuben Rajasingam | Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer | LatConnect60 (Australia)

Pitch # 2 – India
Mr Sanjeev Kumar | CEO & Founder | Logic Fruit Technologies

Pitch # 3 – Australia
Ariane Platell | Chief Operating Officer | QL Space

Pitch # 4 – India
Mr Vinay Simha | Co-founder & CEO | Skyserve

Pitch # 5 – Australia
Rajat Kulshrestha | Co-founder & CEO | Space Machines Company

Pitch # 6 – India
Mr Srinath Ravichandran | Co-Founder & CEO | Agnikul Kosmos