The Forum: Space Ecosystem and Sustainability – Bridges to the Future aims to consolidate the Brazilian Space Program as a strategic vector for national development and a driving force of Brazil’s new economy. By bringing together government, industry, academia, investors, and society, the event promotes discussions on regulation, innovation, emerging markets, financing, and space applications capable of boosting Brazil’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty. By integrating these agendas in a systemic manner, the Forum reaffirms the role of the space sector as critical infrastructure for the country’s future—strengthening public policies, stimulating new business opportunities, and enabling solutions with global impact.
 
This forum will have simultaneous translation into Portuguese and English.

 
Official Opening: 9h30 – 9h45
Marco Antonio Chamon – President of the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)
 
 
Panel 1: 9h45 – 11h00 – Space Law: Security, Sustainability, and Global Cooperation
To discuss the main legal, regulatory, and policy challenges and solutions related to the sustainability of space activities, addressing topics such as debris mitigation, international governance, responsible use of orbit and spectrum, licensing and compliance, as well as the role of governments, agencies, and the private sector in building a safe, sustainable, and competitive space environment. The panel also aims to discuss how the Brazilian Space Program can align with global best practices and strengthen its international engagement in a robust and responsible manner.
 
Participants:
Moderator: Ian Grosner – Attorney (AEB)
• Keynote Speaker: Balázs Bartóki-Gonczy – Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs (University of Public Service – Budapest)
• Speaker: Vinicius Aloia* – Head of Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Space Policy (Astroscale)
• Speaker: Vinicius Oliveira Caram Guimarães* – Superintendent of Grants and Resources for Service Provision (Anatel)
 
 
Panel 2: 11h00 – 12h15 – Launch Commercialization: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Development
Following the first commercial space launch conducted from Brazilian territory (December 2025), a favorable scenario emerges for the expansion of this activity in the country. This panel brings together ALADA and representatives from industry to discuss how the Brazilian government can foster space launch operations while incorporating principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
 
Participants:
Moderator: Cristiano Queiroz Vilanova – Coordinator of Licensing, Standards, and Commercialization (AEB)
• Erivando Pereira Souza* – Vice President (ALADA)
• Arthur Durigan Badurh – Business Coordinator (INNOSPACE)
• Pam Underwood* – Deputy Director of Spaceport Integration & Services (NASA – Kennedy Space Center)
 
 
12h15 – 13h40 – Break
 
 
Panel 3: 13h40– 15h – Technology Parks: Building New Frontiers of Innovation in Brazil
To discuss the strategic role of technology parks in decentralizing and strengthening the Brazilian space ecosystem by promoting innovation, technology transfer, and integration among companies, academia, government, and society. The panel will present success stories and collaboration models that drive regional space projects, highlighting business structures and financing mechanisms that enhance national competitiveness, stimulate the creation of new ventures, and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.
 
Participants:
Moderator: Erik Busnello Imbuzeiro – Assistant in Strategic Studies and New Business Coordination (AEB)
• Johney Nazario Luciani* (Itaipu Parquetec)
• Marcelo Nunes – Vice President of Business (São José dos Campos Technology Park)
• Luiz Fernando Taboada (CIMATEC)
• Fabiano Dell’ Agnolo* – Executive Director (Ágora Tech Park)
 
 
Panel 4: 15h00 – 16h20 – Space Innovation and Financing: Strategic Alliances for a Sustainable Transition
The integration of space and climate positions the space sector as a pillar of the green economy and a catalyst for strategic partnerships with environmental impact.
This panel aims to discuss how space technologies and data can support decarbonization, conservation, and climate adaptation projects, and how new financing mechanisms—public, private, and hybrid—can accelerate the sustainable transition in Brazil.
 
Participants:
Moderator: Leila Maria Garcia Fonseca – Coordinator of Strategic Studies and New Business (AEB)
• Bruno Ferreira Porto – Researcher at ISI Structural Engineering – Aerospace and Defense Specialist (SENAI)
• Heitor Filpi – Co-founder and CEO (Bioflore)
• José Pinho Leite Gordon* – Director (BNDES)
• Túlio Henrique de Oliveira Silva – Innovation Analyst, Market Relations Department (Embrapii)
 
 
16h20 – 16h40 – Break
 
 
Panel 5: 16h40 – 18h – New Frontiers for Space Technologies
To discuss perspectives and pathways for the development of advanced space technologies in Brazil, exploring evolving systems, high-complexity projects, and new application areas that expand the reach of the national space sector. The panel seeks to analyze challenges and opportunities for the future of the industry and the Brazilian Space Program, and to highlight how these new technological frontiers can strengthen the country’s competitiveness and its integration into international space initiatives.
 
Participants:
Moderator: Paolo Gessini – Director of Strategic Intelligence and New Business (AEB)
• Rafael Mordente – CEO (Concert Space)
• João Paulo Campos – CEO (Visiona)
• Júlio Shidara – President (AIAB)
• Adriano Macedo Ramos – Director (MDIC)
 
 
*to be confirmed
 
 
This forum will have simultaneous translation into Portuguese and English.

 

This seminar will cover applications of Earth Observation, such as Environmental Monitoring, Natural Resource Management, Urban Planning, Mapping and Disaster Monitoring, as well as Connectivity solutions for Communications, Navigation, Positioning, Monitoring and Telemetry.
 
This activity will be presented only in Portuguese.

This forum will discuss operations with different aircraft, the use of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning, and onboard sensors applied to public and private security. It will also cover applications in civil and military defense, including border surveillance and natural disaster response.
 
This activity will be presented only in Portuguese.