This year’s conference reaffirmed a message that is now widely shared across Europe: space has become a strategic infrastructure. It underpins security and defence, connectivity, climate and environmental monitoring, economic competitiveness, and the daily lives of millions of citizens. The discussions reflected this reality, focusing on how Europe can accelerate and strengthen its space sector in an increasingly complex geopolitical and economic scenario. 

Several key themes emerged throughout the conference, including the rising significance of dual‑use civilian–military space systems, the imperative for deeper European cooperation, and the pressing need to accelerate progress toward genuine strategic autonomy. These priorities align closely with the objectives and milestones outlined in the European Commission’s Readiness Roadmap 2030, which calls for a more resilient, agile, and autonomous European space capability. They also reflect the direction set by the European Space Agency’s 2040 strategy, which is moving decisively toward shared goals.

The conference looked firmly toward the future, highlighting ambitious initiatives such as the Moonlight programme, while also celebrating concrete achievements. Among these were the start of operations of GOVSATCOM, enhancing secure satellite communications for public authorities, and the delivery of the first images from MTG-S1, Europe’s first Meteorological Infrared Sounder in geostationary orbit, an important milestone for weather forecasting and climate monitoring.

Discussions also underlined the importance of funding innovation and disruption, ensuring that Europe can support emerging technologies, new actors, and novel applications that will drive the next phase of growth and competitiveness in the space sector. 

Beyond the formal sessions, the conference was also an excellent opportunity for Eurisy to reconnect with many of its members and partners and to celebrate together the start of a new year for the association. 

A key highlight of Eurisy’s presence at the conference was our dedicated panel on a topic of growing importance for Europe’s resilience and security: The role of space solutions in Disaster Risk Management (DRM). 

By bringing together national perspectives from Slovenia, Sweden, and the Czech Republic, the panel showcased how space-enabled solutions are increasingly being understood and integrated into traditional DRM systems. At the same time, the discussions made clear that further efforts are needed to establish dynamic communication channels, strengthen awareness-raising, and bridge remaining operational gaps between space actors and end users. This panel was built on a strong and growing collaboration between Eurisy and EUSPA – the EU Agency for the Space Programme. Since 2022, we have been working hand in hand to advance these discussions across Europe through the Disaster Risk Management Workshops. 

Year after year, the impact of these workshops continues to grow. At the conference, speakers highlighted a recurring and encouraging message:after each DRM workshop, new actions, initiatives, and collaborations emerge at national level. 

This is precisely the objective of the workshops, not only to showcase European space capabilities, but to share knowledge, foster cooperation, and generate real, lasting impact.  

During the conference, Eurisy was also delighted to welcome ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski to the Eurisy booth. The exchange provided an opportunity to introduce him to Eurisy’s mission: building strong links with communities new to space and encouraging innovative uses of satellite applications to address today’s societal challenges. 

The conversation naturally touched on a shared passion for space exploration, a spark that continues to pass from one generation to the next and reminds us that our sense of wonder for space is truly timeless. At the same time, we discussed the importance of education and training across all dimensions of the space sector, especially as the industry rapidly evolves and expands. 

Following a dynamic and inspiring 18th European Space Conference, the Eurisy team is fully prepared and motivated for the months ahead.

With new activities, strategic collaborations, and upcoming events already underway, we look forward to continuing our work at the crossroads of space, policy, and societal impact, and to sharing the next milestones with our community. 

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Through a range of lectures and collaborative workshops, the summer school focused on helping teachers integrate geospatial technologies, digital tools and climate science into their teaching in practice. To this end, different geospatial tools were presented, such as QGIS, Tracker App, OpenStreetMap, ICOS and many more. Learn more about the tools here.  The different classes can be found on the GEOBSERVE platform, which was also presented to the participants. This platform, developed by GEO-Academy, hosts trainings and materials, as well as resources and guides to support teaching sustainable development in the classroom, available free and accessible everywhere.  The GEO-Academy consortium developed a guided tour of GEOBSERVE, available here. 

The Summer School also aimed at fostering partnerships between teachers, students, innovators, researchers, and stakeholders in science-related fields, encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration on real-life challenges such as climate change, and innovations.One of the most distinctive features of the summer school was its commitment to bridging science, education, and innovation. Participants did not just learn about advanced tools like GIS, satellite imagery, or coding platforms, they explored how to apply them in meaningful, classroom-ready ways. This approach allowed to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible, student-friendly learning experiences. Teachers explored how to harness digital platforms like LearningApps, CODAP, PhET, and Tracker to support diagnostics, simulations, and interactive storytelling.

Beyond digital skills, the summer school emphasised collaborative, cross-curricular learning, and building a community of practice. Teachers engaged in hands-on experiments that integrated geography, maths, history, physics, and environmental science.

The Summer School was also about building a community of practice.  Throughout the week, participants collaborated on the development of original “learning scenarios” that incorporated the tools and strategies they had explored during the workshops. Those projects, ranging from escape games to urban design simulations, were shared and peer-reviewed the last day, showcasing the power of collaboration in innovation. Those classroom-ready sequences can be found on the platform GEOBSERVE here.

This week aimed to bridge the gap between space and education, resonating with the values of Eurisy. In addition, Eurisy had the opportunity to talk with the teachers and space users, to discuss transmission and how space is essential for the future, and thus should be included in education. The participants coming from different countries, it also allowed Eurisy to grasp the different national contexts and knowledge of space capabilities.

GEO-Academy is an Erasmus+ Teacher Academy aiming to transform climate change and sustainability education throughout Europe by establishing a network of educators and providing a suite of cross-curricula resources and training to enhance their green, digital, and spatial skills. Learn more about GEO-Academy and the upcoming training events here.

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Jointly organised by Eurisy and Xjenza Malta, the event delved into the transformative power of space-based data, highlighting how the integration of satellite data with AI can enhance accessibility and generate actionable insights across multiple sectors.

Mr. Scerri underscored the importance of making big data not only accessible but also interpretable, operational, and trustworthy. He emphasised the need for robust data infrastructure, interoperability, and capacity building in sectors such as maritime, agriculture, urban planning, and environmental protection, which are particularly relevant, not only in Malta, but across Europe and beyond.

The event served as both an awareness-raising and educational platform, bringing together local and international experts to discuss real-world applications and the latest developments in the field. A key highlight was the presentation of findings from a requirements-gathering study on the use of satellite data within the Maltese public sector, which was carried out in 2024 by Xjenza Malta and was also supported by Eurisy. The study provides valuable insights into the current landscape, revealing a significant adoption of satellite data and the dependence of certain Maltese public authorities on this resource. It also underscored key challenges, particularly those arising from limited interdepartmental communication and collaboration, and the need for targeted education and training.

Michael Quinton (Xjenza Malta) stressed the urgent need to bridge gaps not only between public and private sectors but also within public institutions themselves. In this way the idea of a unified data ecosystem in Malta could take shape, to break down silos, enhance interdepartmental cooperation and democratise access to data.

This spirit of collaboration and forward-thinking was the driving force behind the event, which saw strong participation from local public authorities and entities.

The first day of the workshop focused on national applications, including case studies demonstrating how Earth Observation technologies are being integrated into areas such as agriculture, urban planning, and land use. Local researchers and startups presented how they are using artificial intelligence and data platforms to convert space data into actionable insights. Francisco Vilhena da Cunha, CEO of GeoSat, also showcased how high-resolution Earth Observation data is delivering significant value to both the public and private sectors presenting use cases in Malta.

The second day, dedicated to European expertise, examined the market dynamics of space applications, with Emmanuel Pajot presenting findings from the latest EARSC industry survey. The data revealed a 10.7% growth rate over the past five years, driven largely by geopolitical conflicts and a growing emphasis on defence. The public sector has emerged as the primary customer in this evolving market. In such an ecosystem, fostering strong user engagement is essential—particularly to enable the development of innovative commercial data solutions. These solutions, often powered by AI, have the potential to enhance usability, support both providers and users, and also reduce overall costs, as highlighted by Graham Turnock, Secretary General of Eurisy.

The second day also featured presentations from experts from the companies Terradue, Oikon, and the University of Malta. The applications presented covered topics such as sustainable development, maritime monitoring, and urban planning. Professor Charles Galdies (University of Malta) shared his research on how AI and satellite data are being applied to estimate ocean chemistry and support environmental and climate efforts.

A panel featuring representatives from space agencies brought the two-day conference to a close, sparking lively discussions and highlighting key takeaways shared by both experts and attendees.

From left to right: Dr. Graham Turnock, Eurisy; Dr. Michael Quinton, Xjenza Malta; Coco Antonissen, Netherlands Space Office; Michal Brichta, Slovak Space Office.

How much of a difference will AI really make in the space data sector?

While AI holds immense promise, we must move beyond the buzzword.
Critical thinking around AI techniques and their applications is essential. Understanding what kind of AI is being used, why, and how is key.

-Government Hesitation

Some government sectors remain hesitant to fully embrace AI-generated data. However, increasing transparency and clarity around AI outputs could shift that perspective.

-Need for Standardisation

Without clear standards, collaboration and trust become challenging. Establishing standards is key to enabling scalable AI applications, not just in space but across all industries.

-Trustworthiness of Data

As new markets emerge around data integrity, ensuring the trustworthiness of AI-generated insights is also becoming a top priority.

-Education and Collaboration

Two key actions that will play a big role in shaping the future of AI in the space sector.

Check out some of the speakers’ presentation materials:

Requirements Gathering Exercise – The Use of Satellite data in the Maltese Public Sector (Dr Michael Quinton, Xjenza Malta)1 Requirements Gathering Presentation 30th June 2025_EURISY event

Empowering Farmers: CAP Support From Space– Johan Zammit Smart Studios, Emanuel Azzopardi, Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency 2 Empowering Farmers_ARPA – Smart Studios – June 2025

AI4EO: harnessing AI techniques and models to enhance remote sensing data – Gianluca Valentino, Semablu 4 Harnessing AI Techniques and Models_SemaBlu

Unifying Big Data Workflows for Earth Observation Using Apache Wayang – Alexander Alten, Scalytics5 Unifying Big Data Workflows for Earth Observation Using Apache Wayang – Scalytics – Alexander Alten

EO Sectors perspectives and opportunities, Emmanuel Pajot, EARSC 1 EARSC 2025 EO opportunities

Supporting application builders in Earth sciences – Pedro Pereira Gonçalves, Terradue, Italy 3 Supporting application builders in Earth sciences_Terradue

Earth Observation in service of Nature Protection and Sustainable Development – Dr Ivan Tekic, Oikon, Croatia 4 Oikon_Eurisy_Malta_conference_2

Big Data Meets Ocean Health: AI-Driven Estimation of Ocean Carbonate Chemistry from Earth Observation – Professor Charles Galdies, University of Malta5 BIG DATA MEETS OCEAN HEALTH_Prof. Charles Galdies

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Eurisy contributed as a facilitator, helping guide participants through the dynamic and fast-paced hackathon environment. The event brought together 32 students and early-career professionals from across Europe to work on creative applications of near real-time space weather data. The goal was to develop tools that enhance the resilience and safety of spacecraft and other critical infrastructure. 

Using data from the ESA Space Weather portal (https://swe.ssa.esa.int), the teams were supported by expert mentors—including ESA mission operators, SES Satellites representatives, and Eurisy’s experts. While all teams presented strong ideas, the winning team stood out by delivering a tailor-made application that provides actionable early warnings to support rapid decision-making for satellite operators. 

Participants visiting the ESA European Space Operations Centre (ESOC).

Eurisy looks forward to continuing its support for the upcoming ESA Acceleration Days. In September 2025, the “Accelerate Urban Green Transition” innovation sprint will take place in Brussels, focusing on the use of AI and space-based data to support sustainable urban development. This will be followed by the “Accelerate Crisis Preparedness” sprint in October in Redu, Belgium, aimed at improving readiness for mass evacuations during planned events and emergencies through the use of space technologies. 

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GEO-Academy is an Erasmus+ project, aiming to develop a network offering tailored teacher training and development to incorporate Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Earth Observation (EO) along with Geospatial Storytelling in environmental and Sustainable Development education topics through tools and materials.

During the meeting, project partners discussed GEO-Academy’s achievements, including the successful 2024 Summer School in Greece. The summer school focused on exchanging knowledge and enriching the participants’ understanding of site-specific problems linked to geospatial phenomena, such as population density, and flood susceptibility, as well as relevant methodologies, resources and geospatial tools. Through a range of lectures and collaborative workshops, the summer school aimed at fostering partnerships between teachers, students, innovators, researchers, and stakeholders in science-related fields, encouraging collaboration on real-life challenges and innovations, among other things. Different geospatial tools were presented, such as PurpleAir, EO Browser, GTIF and many more. Learn more about the tools here.

Project partners also discussed the newly launched GEOBSERVE platform, developed by GEO-Academy, which hosts trainings and materials, as well as resources and guides to support teaching sustainable development in the classroom, available free and accessible everywhere. The GEO-Academy consortium developed a guided tour of GEOBSERVE, available here. 

At last, project partners touched upon GEO-Academy’s next steps, which consist of many upcoming national and international training events.

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Between 7 and 12 July 2024, as a GEO-Academy project member, Eurisy attended the GEO-Academy Summer School 2024 in Marathon, Greece.  The summer school focused on exchanging knowledge and enriching the participants’ understanding of site-specific problems linked to geospatial phenomena, such as population density, and flood susceptibility, as well as relevant methodologies, resources and geospatial tools.

Through a range of lectures and collaborative workshops, the summer school aimed at fostering partnerships between teachers, students, innovators, researchers, and stakeholders in science-related fields, encouraging collaboration on real-life challenges and innovations, among other things. Different geospatial tools were presented, such as PurpleAir, EO Browser, GTIF and many more. Learn more about the tools here.

During the Summer School, the new GEOBSERVE Platform was presented to the participants. GEOBSERVE is a platform, developed by GEO-Academy, hosting trainings and materials, as well as resources and guides to support teaching sustainable development in the classroom, available free and accessible everywhere. The GEO-Academy consortium developed a guided tour of GEOBSERVE, available here. 

Moreover, the participants learned about the GEO-Academy developed Bridge Model, which is not linked to a fixed pedagogical approach, instead, the model was developed to find a way to bridge the gap between the curriculum requirements on the one hand and the learning outcomes at the level of the students on the other. This universal validity of the model makes it possible to depict a wide variety of scenarios of school life, such as age group of students, different subjects (Physics, Mathematics, Geography, …), class size and composition, teaching environment (virtual, face-to-face), cultural norms, socioeconomic factors, educational approach, technological integration, special education needs or curricular constraints.  

Participating in the GEO-Academy Summer School 2024 offered Eurisy an opportunity to learn about geo technologies and expand its knowledge on the use of satellite data and education in secondary and high school. GEO-Academy will organise two additional international training events in the course of the next two years: Winter School in Austria and Summer School in Portugal – stay tuned! 

GEO-Academy is an Erasmus+ Teacher Academy aiming to transform climate change and sustainability education throughout Europe by establishing a network of educators and providing a suite of cross-curricula resources and training to enhance their green, digital, and spatial skills. Learn more about GEO-Academy and the upcoming training events here.

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Milva Carbonaro (GISIG).

On 3 July 2024, as the SpaceSUITE project partner, Eurisy attended the 1st SpaceSUITE dissemination event entitled “Skills Intelligence in the Estonian Downstream Space Sector” in Tallinn, Estonia. SpaceSUITE is an Erasmus+ Blueprint project, aiming to ensure the development of advanced skills in space-related fields and the provision of education and training activities for Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET). The upskilling and reskilling targets in particular professionals, entrepreneurs, graduates and students, which are central to the EU Space Programme.  

The event introduced a comprehensive assessment of the existing skills and skills gaps in the space downstream sector, along with upcoming project activities. The participants heard from Tiiu Treier, Head of International Cooperation and funding Office at Enterprise Estonia, who introduced the Estonian space sector and the Estonian space strategy, setting the stage for the exchanges among local stakeholders. Maria Vittoria D’Inzeo, Policy Officer at DG DEFIS, European Commission, also presented the EU Space Policy and the role of skills, highlighting major goals of European Skills Agenda, and the close interlink between the latter and SpaceSUITE.  

Tiiu Treier (International Cooperation and funding Office at Enterprise Estonia).

Consortium partners further presented their activities, highlighting their commitment to offering effective training opportunities for in-demand occupational profiles. They introduced a methodological framework to map space-related skills in education and professional demand within the downstream sector. Additionally, they unveiled the extented Body of Knowledge (BoK) and the first four personas, which will serve as the foundation for developing targeted training programs for space-related jobs in the downstream sector.

The panel “Assessing the Skills Mismatch in the Estonian Space Downstream Sector” highlighted the need for a comprehensive educational approach in EO, which should be inherently cross-disciplinary, as the current curricula often fail to equip graduates with the necessary multidisciplinary skills, which results in a skills mismatch. The discussion thus emphasised the importance of problem-oriented learning, integrated modules combining theory and hands-on experience, as well as closer collaboration between academia and industry with the aim to provide students with practical problem-solving skills using space data.

Prof. Rivo Uiboupin (TalTech), Karoli Kahn (KappaZeta), Danny Vandenbroucke (KU Leuven), Agu Leinfeld (Value Space) and Rosen Dimov (Phasegrowth).

The first SpaceSUITE Tallinn dissemination event therefore represented a fruitful opportunity to engage with and present the project’s activities to actors from the Estonian space sector, as well as to gather the feedback on the SpaceSUITE’s initial results, allowing Eurisy to expand its knowledge on skills development in the space downstream sector.

Read the full press release here.

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On 6 June 2024, Eurisy as a member of the SPACE4GEO Alliance represented the partnership at the Networking Event for Potential Pact for Skills Members. The event consisted of presentations and panel discussions, exploring opportunities, advantages and benefits for organisations from joining the Pact for Skills, which was launched in November 2020 by the European Commission (EC) as a shared engagement model for skills development in Europe aiming to maximise the impact of investing in upskilling and reskilling.  

Since the launch of the Pact for Skills, more than 2500 organisations, among them companies, national, regional, and local authorities, social partners, cross-industry and sectoral organisations, education and training providers, chambers of commerce and employment services, have joined the Pact, including Eurisy. Within the Pact, multiple large-scale partnerships have also been established in all industrial ecosystems, such as SPACE4GEO, the Large-scale Skills Partnership for the space sector dedicated to data, services and applications.  

During the event, Ann Branch, Head of Unit for Job Creation in the EC Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), on behalf of the EC reflected on the European Year of Skills, a year-long conversation on skills at the EU level, which concluded in 2024. One of the achievements highlighted was the focus on the skills gap challenge on different levels, with the aim of emphasising the importance of investment in skills for ensuring the competitiveness of the EU, especially in light of the 2020 European Skills Agenda, which bring visibility to the continued relevance of various initiatives such as the Pact for Skills. The latter is of particular importance as it allows for cooperation at the EU level, where stakeholders can work together, join their efforts and exchange good practices, and therefore learn faster. In the same line, Jakub Boratynski, Director of Networks & Governance in the EC Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), noted the importance of the Pact for Skills for the successful EU industrial policy.  

Ison Psychometrica shared the perspective of an SME on the benefits of the Pact for Skills membership, emphasizing several key advantages. These include access to knowledge events, integration into a growing community, and networking opportunities with both private and public institutions. Additionally, the European DIGITAL SME Alliance highlighted the benefits of participating in various EU projects through the Pact for Skills initiative. 

Furthermore, the Pact for Skills online resources were presented, including the guidance handbook, online library and a funding tool. The guidance handbook is a resource for organisations to understand the key elements for setting up an effective skills partnership in line with the objectives of the Pact for Skills, while the online library a European one-stop-shop for tools, resources and information on upskilling and reskilling, which are developed by relevant stakeholders at the international, EU and national level, as well as Pact members. At last, the funding tool is an online database and search tool for funding opportunities. 

The Networking Event for Potential Pact for Skills Members was a valuable opportunity for Eurisy to connect with organizations interested in joining the Pact for Skills. This event allowed Eurisy to expand its network and gain deeper insights into the advantages and benefits of Pact for Skills membership, like access to knowledge on upskilling and reskilling needs, as well as networking opportunities within its growing community. 

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The opening featured Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, and Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market, who jointly discussed the importance of skills development in Europe in light of the new technological revolution, the skills shortage and race for talents. The Commissioners highlighted the importance of the Pact for Skills in the context of the European Year of Skills and presented the key points of the Pact, aiming to address the challenges that Europe is facing, including the possibility of different sectors to bring different stakeholders such as providers, companies and regions together, to identify the skills required, and develop e-learning programmes which will assist with upskilling and reskilling of the European workforce. The Commissioners further emphasised the need for the promotion of STEM education and making Europe a place where people can bring their passion and talents, and where a culture of skilling, upskilling and reskilling is fostered.

From left to right: Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market, Paul Guest, Moderator-Expert-Consultant at Orientra.

During the Pact for Skills and its achievements so far session, the speakers highlighted that people are what makes companies successful, therefore investing in skills development is crucial. A striking emphasis was also placed on the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the future of education for the necessary reskilling and upskilling of the European workforce.

From left to right: Ali Abkar, Managing Director at the AgriWatch B.V., Emir Demircan, Public Policy Director at Infineon Technologies, Monika Bańka, Policy and Netowrk Coordinator at the European Chemical Regions Network, Klaus Ehrlich, General Secretary Ruraltour and Coordinator LSP Tourism at PacTS4ALL – Pact for Skills in Tourism LSP, Vicki Donlevy, Director of Ecorys.

The next topic revolved around Working together to tackle skills shortages in the digital transition, during which the speakers emphasised the importance of adult learning under the Pact for Skills. For example, Manuela Geleng from DG EMPL of the European Commission, highlighted that the European Commission has been investing heavily in skills development in order to ensure Europe’s competitiveness and digital and green transition. She also emphasised that all the stakeholders need to step and work together on the national and European level, all  of which can be achieved under the auspices of the Pact for Skills.

From left to right: Signe Brike, Head of RRF implementation unit at the Ministry of Education and Science Republic of Latvia, Mark Jordan, Chief Strategy Officer at Skillnet Ireland, Enrico Frumento, Research Lead at Cefriel Cybersecurity, Eric Feunteun, VP at Software République Operations, Renault Group, Jean-Marc Leclerc, Head of EU Affairs of IBM Corporation, Manuela Geleng, DG EMPL of the European Commission, Caterina Bortolaso, Project Manager at DigitalSME.

A thematic workshop entitled Attracting and retaining skills and talent presented the many challenges of attracting and retaining skills and talent. The participants presented some initiatives to address such challenges, for example, engaging and participating in conversations with new talents from very early on and present the many career opportunities in different sectors to the young people. As an innovative approach, making use of social media and awareness raising campaigns was suggested, as well as developing an understanding of employment needs of young people.

During the session entitled Maximising synergies between Pact for Skills and European Alliance for Apprenticeships, moderated by Anna Barbieri, DG EMPL of the European Commission, the panellists focused on the added value that their membership to these EU initiatives such as Pact for Skills brings to their work. Alessandra Frasetto, EU Policy & Project Officer at EVTA – European Vocational Training Association, explained that being a member of the Pact for Skills contributes significantly to efficient networking, as a Pact for Skills member gets many opportunities to network with various stakeholders and exchange good practices with them.

Andriana Sukova, (Acting) Director-General of the DG EMPL of the European Commission, noted that the skills shortage will likely persist, and that the EU is facing a challenge of needing to substitute retired workers and upskill new workers, with science and technology presenting a major challenge due to their need for highly specialised skills.

Andriana Sukova, (Acting) Director-General, DG EMPL, European Commission.

The Pact for Skills Forum was therefore a great opportunity for Eurisy to hear more about the challenges of skills and talent shortages that Europe has been increasingly facing, the need for upskilling and reskilling to ensure Europe’s competitiveness in the core sectors, as well as the opportunities for addressing such challenges under the Pact for Skills, exemplified by stepping and working together on the national and European level, which reinforced Eurisy’s commitment to continue its work on skills development in the downstream space sector.

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SpaceSUITE is an ERASMUS+ Blueprint project for the development of innovative resources for education and training to bridge the gap between the supply and demand of skills in the ever-growing downstream space sector. Eurisy supports the project mainly through its communication and dissemination activities, with the aim to maximise the project’s outreach, raise awareness and increase stakeholders’ engagement and the engagement of potential stakeholders, to optimise the use of resources by information exchange, to stimulate interest and knowledge about the project outcomes, and to promote the training curricula and programs, both to the general public, to relevant stakeholders and final users. 

“SpaceSUITE will be critical for achieving the objectives of the European Commission on skills development in the space sector, and the project is extremely complementary to existing and upcoming initiatives in this area.”

– Maria Vittoria D’Inzeo, project officer at European Commission Directorate-General on Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)

Maria Vittoria D’Inzeo

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