On Monday, March 16, a seminar titled “The Earth Observation Space Economy” will be held in Room 9.0.3 (Building 9) from 16:30 to 18:00 CET.

The seminar will be given by Giuseppe Borghi, Head of Φ-lab Division, ESA, ESRIN Italy.

This seminar will explore key aspects of the space economy, with a particular focus on the Earth Observation (EO) sector. It will begin by introducing the space economy and defining the criteria for “commercial space.” The seminar will then analyze the overall Space and EO markets, followed by a detailed examination of the European EO commercial sector and ESA’s commercialization programs. Finally, it will highlight the ESA Φ-lab innovation lab and the Investing in Industrial Innovation (InCubed) program as exemplary initiatives supporting innovative entrepreneurs in the EO domain.

Giuseppe Borghi is leading the Φ-lab Division since June 2020, with the mission to “accelerate the future of Earth observation.” He holds a PhD in robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as a Master’s degree in executive general management. After a few years in AI and robotics research at Politecnico di Milano, he transitioned to the space industry in 1998, dedicating about 30 years to driving global innovation. Throughout his career, he has held numerous executive and managerial roles, with a steadfast commitment to advancing the space industry by leveraging transformative innovations in technology and business models as key enablers of success.