Time (CET)

Session

Description

Presenter(s)

Venue

08:30–09:00

Registration & Coffee

Attendees sign‑in, receive badge & agenda,
short coffee & networking

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GSOC Foyer

09:00–09:10

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Introduction to the day, objectives,
agenda overview

Sabrina Eberle, SpaceOps Executive Committee  Chair

Red Salon

09:10–09:50

Presentation 1 –
“History & Vision of SpaceOps”

Space‑agency representatives overview
SpaceOps’ charter, evolution &
future vision

Michael Schmidhuber DLR,    Dr. Cinzia Cossu ESA 

Red Salon

09:50–10:30

Presentation 2 –
“Industrial Partners – Benefits & Experiences”

Existing industry members share tangible
benefits, lessons learned and outlook

Dr. Rossella Falcone DLR GfR, Amund Nylund KSAT,
Guillaume Guillermin SSC Space

Red Salon

10:30–10:45

Coffee & Networking Break

Short break, informal conversations

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GSOC Foyer

10:45–11:30

Panel Discussion –
“Opportunities for Industry in SpaceOps”

Short panel with current SpaceOps members, followed by Q&A discussion with attendees

Courtenay McMillan Starlab, 
Dr. Gerard Galet, CNES
Misbahur Rehman Saad GMV

Moderated by Dr. Cinzia Cossu ESA

Red Salon

11:30–12:00

Hybrid Wrap‑Up Q&A

Final remarks, next steps,
launch of real‑time questionnaire

Courtenay McMillan Starlab

Red Salon

12:00–13:30

Lunch & Informal Networking

Catered lunch, informal breakout
discussions

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SIM Hall

13:30–13:45

Transition to Afternoon Round‑Tables

Brief overview of afternoon format,
distribution of round‑table rooms

Michael Schmidhuber DLR

Red Salon

13:45–15:45

Round‑Table Sessions

2 themed tables in four parallel sessions

• Round Table 1: Industry Collaboration & Business Opportunities ,
• Round Table 2: Future Operations and SpaceOps– Best Practices, AI and Operational Excellence

Chairs RT1 Dr. Claude Audouy (CNES), Dr. Rossella Falcone (DLR GfR) 
Chairs RT1 Isabelle Tremblay (CSA), Dr. Nathalie Corcoral (CNES)
Chairs RT2 1 Courtenay McMillan (Starlab),
Maria Th. Wörle (DLR) 
Chairs RT2 Dr. Cinzia Cossu (ESA), Cesare Capararo (ALTEC Space)

Rooms 1–4

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Each table

• 10 min recap of morning discussions
• 2 h focused discussion (agenda topics,
open input)

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15:45–16:15

Coffee & Networking Break

Short break, informal conversations

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GSOC Foyer

16:15–16:45

Round‑Table Closing &
Questionnaire Review

Summary of Round Tables results, 
capture key take‑aways

Table chairs + GSOC Survey Lead

Red Salon

16:45–17:00

Final Closing & Next Steps

Summary of outcomes,
call for feedback

SpaceOps ExComm Chair

Red Salon

17:00

Event Concludes

Thank‑you, departure

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Red Salon