BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Space It Up - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Space It Up X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spaceitup.it X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Space It Up REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260726T113408 CREATED:20260504T123112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T113709Z UID:11218-1788307200-1788566399@spaceitup.it SUMMARY:Space It Up! Young Minds Summer Forum DESCRIPTION:Space It Up! Young Minds \nSummer Forum \n \n 2-4 September 2026 | Alba\, Italy \n \n \n \n Space It Up! Young Minds \nSummer Forum \n \n 2-4 September 2026 | Alba\, Italy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nThematic areas\nSpeakers\nCareer Day\nRegistration\n \n \n \n \n Overview\nThematic areas\nSpeakers\nCareer Day\nRegistration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n The Space It Up! Young Minds Summer Forum is a three-day event designed for early-career researchers working on space-related topics comining the learning experience of a summer school with the scientific exchange of a research forum. Participants will share their work\, exchange perspectives across disciplines\, and contribute to shaping the future of Space It Up! and the wider space ecosystem.   The programme will explore three key thematic areas: – Advanced Space Systems\, Mission Operations & Sustainable Materials – Earth & Planetary Science – Moon-to-Mars Exploration & Human Presence in Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect \n \n \n Research PitchesShare your research in a short\, focused pitch within your chosen thematic area. \n \n Thematic Working GroupsMentor-guided group sessions to exchange ideas\, tackle challenges\, and develop concrete insights and recommendations   \n \n Keynote TalksLeading experts from academia and industry present real-world perspectives and applications across each thematic area. \n \n Final PresentationsEach group presents their key outcomes and takeaways at the closing session. \n \n Career Day & NetworkingConnect with leading space industry companies and HR representatives during dedicated networking sessions \n \n PanelA dedicated panel exploring how policy\, regulation and international cooperation shape the future of space research and innovation and why governance is becoming an essential dimension of every space career. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should attend \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n PhD students \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Postdoctoral researchers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Early-career researchers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open to participants from Italy and abroad\, across all disciplines related to space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \n \n \n Alba\, PiedmontNestled among the vineyards and rolling hills of the Langhe region\, Alba is a setting that encourages both focused work and genuine exchange\, a refreshing alternative to traditional conference venues.  Historic venueA unique setting in the heart of the medieval town centre.  Langhe regionVineyards\, rolling hills\, and the home of Barolo wine.  White truffle capitalAlba is world-famous for its annual truffle fair and cuisine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thematic areas \n \n \n \n \n Advanced Space Systems\, Mission Operations & Sustainable Materials \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n This thematic track will focus on the future of Advanced Space Systems\, Mission Operations and Sustainable Materials\, bringing together perspectives on next-generation spacecraft platforms\, distributed space systems\, mission autonomy\, deep-space exploration\, digital engineering and advanced manufacturing.    Discussions will consider how innovative platforms\, resilient materials\, autonomous operations\, digital twins and AI-enabled design tools can support European priorities in space sustainability\, mission reliability\, industrial competitiveness and future exploration capabilities.  \n \n \n \n \n Earth & Planetary Science \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n This thematic track will focus on the future of Earth and Planetary Science\, bringing together perspectives on Earth Observation\, natural hazards\, environmental monitoring\, space weather\, planetary environments and the protection of critical space and ground infrastructures.    Particular attention will be given to the broader strategic relevance of these areas\, including how next-generation observation systems\, data-driven services and forecasting capabilities can support European priorities in climate resilience\, disaster risk reduction\, environmental protection and space safety.  \n \n \n \n \n Moon-to-Mars Exploration & Human Presence in Space \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n This thematic track will focus on the future of Moon-to-Mars exploration and human presence in space\, bringing together perspectives on robotics\, planetary science\, habitats\, resources\, human health and enabling technologies for long-duration missions. The theme will provide a platform to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable human and robotic exploration beyond Earth.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Each thematic track combines three moments: participant pitch presentations\, keynote speeches from academic and industry experts\, and a collaborative working group facilitated by the keynote speakers.   Working groups will produce a set of recommendations reflecting the views of young professionals on the future of the European space sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earth & Planetary Science \n \n Andrea Taramelli \n Andrea Taramelli is Full Professor at the IUSS University of Pavia and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moon-to-Mars Exploration & Human Presence in Space \n \n Francesca Esposito \n Francesca Esposito holds a degree in Physics and a PhD in Aerospace \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Advanced Space Systems\, Mission Operations & Sustainable Materials \n \n Marco Brancati \n Marco Brancati holds a degree in Electronic Engineering with a focus on \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moon-to-Mars Exploration & Human Presence in Space \n \n Maria Antonietta Perino \n Maria Antonietta Perino holds a degree cum laude in Nuclear Engineering from \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Advanced Space Systems\, Mission Operations & Sustainable Materials \n \n Paolo Tortora \n Paolo Tortora is Full Professor of Aerospace Systems at the University of \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earth & Planetary Science \n \n Roberto Battiston \n Roberto Battiston is an Italian experimental physicist internationally recognized for his contributions \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Career Day \n \n \n The Event includes a dedicated Career Day where participants can meet industry partners\, explore career opportunities and connect with HR teams from leading space companies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n The list of participating companies will be announced shortly.\n \n Stay tuned!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Package \n \n \n One fee\, everything included \n \n \n \n € \n 650 \n \n \n \n All inclussive \n\n \n \n \n \n Event registration \n \n \n \n \n \n 3 nights accommodation (Check-in 1 Sep\, check-out 4 Sep 2026) \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee breaks & lunches \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome cocktail & social dinner \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAA membership 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n Delegate bag \n \n \n \n \n \n Guided tour of AlbaREGISTRATION IS CLOSED. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Contact us URL:https://spaceitup.it/event/space-it-up-summer-forum/ LOCATION:Seminario Vescovile di Alba\, Piazza Vittorio Veneto\, 1\, Alba\, 12051\, Italy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://spaceitup.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Space-It-Up-Summer-Forum.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR