on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the CTNA – National Aerospace Technology Cluster
VENETO AND THE FRONTIER OF SPACE
The journey through the aerospace districts organized by CTNA and the Regional Innovative Network “AIR – Aerospace Innovation and Research” arrives in Veneto.
Appointment Thursday 23 June from 9:00 am at the Big Hall of H-FARM Campus in Roncade (TV)
June 20, 2022 – To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the CTNA – National Aerospace Technology Cluster – is promoting a tour of its regional technology districts to retrace the history of Italian aerospace research from its origins to the present and to hypothesize future scenarios.
Among these, Veneto could not be left out, a region where the Rete Innovativa Regionale Aerospaziale “AIR – Aerospace Innovation and Research” https://rir-air.it/, has 41 partners (including 30 SMEs, 5 large companies, 4 universities, 1 foundation, and 1 research center). The network’s member companies employ approximately 3,000 people directly and generate a total annual turnover of over €500 million, 40% of which is generated outside Europe. Naturally, these figures only signal the beginning of a journey in which Veneto intends to demonstrate the global leadership of its aerospace companies.
AIR is legally represented by the Aerospace and Cosmonautics Consortium – Co.Si.Mo, whose founding members are IRCASPA–Zoppas Industries, ISOCLIMA SPA, and Fondazione Univeneto. The connection between businesses and universities is crucial: the Veneto region hasn’t invented its own vocation in the sector. Consider the role of a historic professor at the University of Padua, Giuseppe Colombo, a well-regarded founder of the European Space Agency. This unique combination of skills and knowledge has led to the highly successful experiences of many companies based in Veneto and projected into space.
The Space Economy is now central to the development strategies of all the world’s major economies. This star-studded challenge has fundamental and often unexpected implications for many aspects of our daily lives: from telecommunications to navigation, from Earth observation to meteorology, spurring applications in sectors as diverse as agriculture and healthcare, and even the prevention and reduction of natural and man-made risks.
All these ideas will be the subject of the event – sponsored by the Veneto Region – which will be held next Thursday 23 June starting at 9:00 am in the Big Hall of the H-FARM Campus in Roncade .
The event is open to the press. Registration is required by writing to: ilaria.bellandi@community.it
Programme:
9:00 a.m. – OPENING WITH RICCARDO DONADON (Founder and President of H-FARM)
SPEAKERS:
- FRANCESCO CALZAVARA (Councillor for Planning – Program Implementation – Relations with the Regional Council – Budget and Assets – General Affairs – Local Authorities of the Veneto Region)
- FEDERICO ZOPPAS (President of RIR AIR)
- ROBERTO MARCATO (Councillor for Economic Development – Energy – Special Law for Venice of the Veneto Region)
- MASSIMO COMPARINI (CEO of Thales Alenia Space Italia)
- CRISTINA LEONE (CTNA President)
- LUCIANO GAMBERINI (PhD, Director of the Human Inspired Technologies Research Center – HIT, University of Padua – UNIVENETO)
11:00 a.m. – CONCLUSIONS LEOPOLDO DESTRO (President of Assindustria Venetocentro)
The day will be moderated by the journalist PAOLO POSSAMAI.
The new CTNA AEROSPACE ACADEMY will also be presented. The project will be launched through a contest open to all Italian students between the ages of 18 and 25. The contest will involve designing a visual identity that encompasses the annual initiatives dedicated to schools (Space Dream, Space Olympics, and thematic scholarships for universities).
The event can also be followed via live streaming by connecting to the following link:
https://plus.h-farm.com/it/il-veneto-e-la-frontiera-dello-spazio-ctna-live