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Come and join us for a spectacular panel discussion and networking session at the brand new Sydney Space Hub. 

A world first, the Space Bridge has unlocked improved access to trade, investment and academic research opportunities, better advice to businesses and innovative bilateral collaborations. The arrangement enhances cooperation between the UK and Australian space sector to work on space-related activities, from sharing Earth Observation data to collaborating on robotic and artificial intelligence.

As part of the ASITII 2022 International Space Bridge Series, this special networking session will hear from senior Australian and UK space sector representatives on insights into how the Space Bridge is being applied and activated. 

This event proudly welcomes The Andy Thomas Space Foundation as a community supporter.

Confirmed Speakers: 

Opening Session: 

• Karl Rodrigues – Executive Director, International and National Engagement, Australian Space Agency 
• Rebecca Norton Price – Director, International, UK Space Agency 

Panel Session: 

• Rebecca Shrimpton – Head of Defence, Space and Infrastructure at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
• Sarah Tyrrell – Acting Director, Automotive, Aerospace & Space, UK Department for International Trade
• Sam Adlen – Chief Strategy Officer, Satellite Applications Catapult (UK)
• Shane Keating – Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics, University of NSW (UNSW)
• Martin Rowse – Director, Space for Australia, Airbus Space & Defence 

Closing Comments: 

• Nicola Sasanelli – CEO, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation

Panel Moderator: 

• Chris Cubbage – Director & Executive Editor, MySecurity Media

A huge thank you also to our annual sponsors AROSE and Fugro SpAARC.