RIR AIR AT THE FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2026: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AEROSPACE TOGETHER
The experience of RIR AIR’s partners at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, the premier global event dedicated to the future of the aerospace and defense industry.
RIR AIR is proud to have offered its partners an exclusive opportunity: attending the 2026 edition of the Farnborough International Airshow, one of the world’s leading and most influential events for the aerospace and defense industry. This initiative provided a privileged occasion to explore the exhibition spaces and discover firsthand the technological innovations that are actively shaping the future of aviation.
This prestigious international trade show served as the ideal stage for cultivating strategic relationships and engaging with key players within the global aerospace ecosystem.
A special note of gratitude goes to the partner companies that joined this initiative:
For RIR AIR, investing in the growth and market visibility of its partners is considered a strategic imperative. The most solid and enduring partnerships in the aerospace sector are built upon the creation of shared opportunities and a profound synergy of purpose. The cluster is honored to have supported its partners on this journey of innovation. Great interest is now directed toward the new connections and strategic insights gathered during the Farnborough Airshow, with the objective of translating them into shared successful projects.
For further information regarding the Farnborough International Airshow, please visit the official website: www.farnboroughairshow.com
AFTER BERLIN, CARINTHIA: RIR AIR BRINGS VENETIAN COMPANIES TO THE HEART OF AUSTRIAN INNOVATION
Less than three weeks after the mission to Hamburg and Berlin, the AIR Regional Innovation Network brings a delegation of Venetian companies to Villach and Klagenfurt to meet centers of excellence in research and local high-tech supply chains.
The structured internationalization path of the Aerospace Innovation and Research (RIR AIR) Regional Innovation Network shows no signs of slowing down. Less than three weeks after the June 10–11 mission that led a delegation of 28 representatives from 19 Venetian companies to Airbus’s Final Assembly Line in Finkenwerder and the international air show ILA Berlin 2026, RIR AIR has expanded past the north-eastern border with a new step in its program: a two-day mission to Carinthia.
Organized in collaboration with AIRI (Italian Association for Industrial Research), the initiative took the Venetian aerospace cluster on June 29 and 30 to discover the Austrian region’s main innovation hubs.
The initiative took place between Villach and Klagenfurt with a dense schedule of technology tours, institutional meetings, and business-to-business (B2B) sessions with local companies. The strategic partner for the mission was BABEG (the Carinthian Economic Development Agency), supported by TRIARC and IC Partners, who ensured privileged access to key players in the regional production and research ecosystem.
Ten companies participated in the two-day event, while an additional 15 companies expressed interest in the project.
Day 1: Advanced Electronics and Aerospace Infrastructure
The first day kicked off at the High Tech Campus in Villach, where the delegation was welcomed for a networking “get together” with local partners, followed by a presentation on the Carinthian ecosystem.
In the afternoon, a guided tour of Silicon Austrian Labs—a leading European research center for microelectronics, sensors, and power technologies—offered participants a firsthand look at the frontiers of innovation in advanced electronics. The day concluded with a transfer to Klagenfurt and a visit to the capital city’s airport, which hosts infrastructure of strategic importance for the regional aviation sector.
Day 2: Robotics, 5G, and Digital Hubs
The second day, centered around the Lakeside Science & Technology Park, confirmed Carinthia’s standing as a top-tier scientific hub. The Venetian delegation visited:
The 5G Playground showroom
Joanneum Research laboratories (specializing in robotics and digital sectors)
Lakeside Labs (an institute dedicated to self-organizing networked systems)
The Drone Hall (a cutting-edge facility for developing and testing remotely piloted systems)
B2B sessions with Carinthian companies were scheduled on both days, underscoring the operational and commercial—rather than merely exploratory—nature of the mission.
«RIR AIR is developing an international relations network built on a clear strategic and industrial vision. For us, Carinthia is a laboratory of the future just across the border. This mission helps consolidate a cross-border axis of collaboration that holds strategic value for strengthening the competitiveness of the entire North-East. Over the coming months, we will work to turn the connections made during these two days into concrete partnerships aimed at mutual growth and attracting new opportunities.»
Federico Zoppas, presidente di RIR AIR
A strategic partnership
The choice of Carinthia follows a precise logic. Over time, the Austrian region has built a European-wide reputation for specialization in semiconductors, microelectronics, and emerging technologies, with institutions like Silicon Austrian Labs operating in close synergy with the continent’s most important industrial and academic players. Its geographical proximity and historic industrial interconnectedness with Northeast Italy make this territory a naturally complementary partner for RIR AIR.
L2L Summit: Schio Blasts Off “From Wool to the Moon”
Schio, a city historically renowned for its prestigious textile manufacturing tradition, has just taken a giant leap—from the threads of wool to the frontiers of space. On June 26, 2026, the Teatro Civico and Sala Calendoli successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the L2L Summit – “From Wool to the Moon” (Dalla Lana alla Luna), an event that marked a crucial milestone for the technological and economic future of our region.
The Goal Achieved: Connecting Manufacturing and the Space Economy
The summit was born with the ambition to build a solid bridge between local businesses, research centers, and innovation stakeholders. The day was a resounding success: the event highlighted the extraordinary evolution of the local manufacturing sector toward aerospace technologies, proving that traditional industrial know-how is now a pillar of the new space economy.
Key strategic topics were explored in depth throughout the sessions:
Earth Observation and environmental monitoring.
Precision manufacturing applied to aerospace engineering.
Development of new composite materials.
Global trends and future perspectives of the Space Economy.
A Program Packed with Opportunities and Networking
The L2L Summit was far more than just a series of presentations; it served as a vibrant hub for active networking. The agenda featured:
High-level Conferences and Panels led by industry experts.
Intense B2B meetings aimed at forging new commercial synergies and collaborative research projects.
Company visits that allowed attendees to experience the territory’s technological excellence firsthand.
Keynotes and Prestigious Speakers
The lineup of guests brought together cutting-edge scientific research, direct cosmic experience, and European institutional leadership. Highlights of the day included:
A valuable contribution from Samuel Chao Chung Ting – 1976 Nobel Laureate in Physics and leader of the AMS-02 International Collaboration, who opened the proceedings with a dedicated video message.
An inspiring talk by Roberto Vittori – Astronaut and mission specialist, who captivated the audience by recounting the historic 2011 Shuttle STS-134 mission, during which he docked the AMS-02 antimatter detector to the International Space Station (ISS).
A strategic legislative overview from Elena Donazzan – MEP and Vice-Chair of the ITRE Committee (Industry, Research, and Energy), as well as rapporteur for the landmark European Space Act.
The roundtable discussion also featured high-level operational insights from Federico Zoppas (President of RIR AIR) and Giovanni Dal Lago (Board Member), who focused on regional business networks and the development of the local aerospace supply chain.
A special thank you goes to AlcaSpace, the space division of Alca Technology and partner of RIR AIR, for their active participation and continuous support in driving innovation within this rapidly growing sector.
The first edition of the L2L Summit concluded with a clear consensus: this region possesses all the tools and expertise required to redefine the boundaries of innovation, guiding local businesses… from wool to the Moon!
RIR AIR FLIES TO GERMANY AND BRINGS 19 VENETO COMPANIES TO THE AIRBUS FINAL ASSEMBLY LINE AND ILA BERLIN 2026
A strategic opportunity to strengthen Veneto’s position within the international aerospace supply chain
On June 10–11, 2026, the Aerospace Innovation and Research Regional Innovative Network (RIR AIR) organized and led an institutional mission with a delegation of 28 participants representing 19 companies from the Veneto region, travelling between Hamburg and Berlin. The mission provided an exceptional opportunity to exclusively visit Airbus’ production facility in Finkenwerder and attend ILA Berlin 2026, two of the world’s premier events for the aerospace industry.
The 19 Veneto-based companies participating in the mission reflected the diversity and strength of the region’s aerospace ecosystem: VAutomation Srl, Lika Electronic, Extreme Analyses Engineering, DAVE Embedded Systems, Zoppas Industries Heating Element Technologies, AlTiColor S.r.l., Bluewind, C.S.C. Spa, ABWAY GMBH SRL, Benozzi Engineering, Isoclima Group, LOMEC S.r.l., DWave – Innovators in Space and IoT, Mecc-Tre Srl, Microtecnica Trevisana SRL, GUIZZO SPACE, Buson Srl, Ecor International, and RIR AIR.
These organizations operate across a wide range of fields, including embedded electronics and IoT systems, advanced materials and aircraft transparencies, industrial automation, thermal systems, and structural components, demonstrating the breadth of expertise developed in Veneto in support of the New Space Economy.
June 10 – Inside Airbus’ Finkenwerder Plant
The first day of the mission took place in Hamburg at Airbus’ Finkenwerder production facility, the leading European aircraft manufacturer and one of the two major global players in the commercial aviation sector.
Following an initial session of direct and privileged discussions with Airbus executives, participants were granted access to an experience rarely available to external visitors: an exclusive tour of the Final Assembly Line, where some of the world’s most advanced commercial aircraft are assembled. With an industrial footprint spanning France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and beyond, this behind-the-scenes immersion provided Veneto companies with a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the technical, quality, and organizational requirements needed to become part of the supply chain of a top-tier aerospace manufacturer.onnections between companies, investors, research centers and institutions , fueling the development of the entire aerospace sector.
June 11 – ILA Berlin 2026: The Global Showcase for Aerospace
The second day took place at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, where the delegation visited ILA Berlin 2026, held from June 10 to 14. Participants were welcomed by local guide PierGoffredo Ronchi, Managing Director of the Official Berlin Trade Fair Delegation in Italy, who led a guided tour in Italian through the exhibition halls, highlighting the key trends shaping the global aerospace industry—from sustainable propulsion and urban air mobility to defense and space technologies.
A dedicated networking and matchmaking session was organized for the Veneto partners with qualified German counterparts. The initiative was promoted by WFBB (Economic Development Agency Brandenburg), BPWT (Brandenburg Prize for Technology Transfer and Innovation Network), and BBAA (Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Alliance).
The event provided an important opportunity to establish strategic connections with companies, research centers, and stakeholders from the Berlin-Brandenburg innovation ecosystem, fostering the development of potential technological, project-based, and commercial collaborations at the international level.
“The RIR AIR mission is part of a structured strategy aimed at supporting the internationalization and growth of the Veneto aerospace cluster. Bringing 19 regional companies into direct contact with Airbus—a global leader in commercial aviation—and with the leading international players present at ILA Berlin represents a tangible opportunity for growth, technological advancement, and the development of new business relationships.” Federico Zoppas, President of RIR AIR.
RIR AIR is the Regional Innovative Network that brings together aerospace companies from the Veneto region with the objective of fostering innovation, industrial collaboration, and access to international markets. Its core activities include training, technology transfer, and institutional missions abroad, such as the one organized in Berlin.
RIR AIR has been officially included in the Italian Space Industry Online Catalogue, the international showcase maintained by the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) and used as an authoritative reference for foreign stakeholders exploring Italy’s aerospace ecosystem.
The Italian Space Industry Online Catalogue is far more than a directory. It is ASI’s official window onto the national space sector — the resource foreign institutions, agencies, and potential partners turn to when seeking credible, vetted players in the Italian aerospace landscape. Inclusion is not automatic; it reflects recognised standing within the industry.
For RIR AIR, this means stepping into a curated, internationally visible arena alongside Italy’s most established space organisations.
Why this recognition matters
Being listed in the ASI catalogue carries concrete strategic weight:
International visibility: The catalogue is the first point of contact for foreign stakeholders — from space agencies and research institutions to private investors and industrial partners — looking to engage with Italian aerospace capabilities.
Institutional credibility: ASI’s endorsement of the catalogue lends each entry a layer of official recognition that strengthens trust with international counterparts.
New collaboration pathways: Visibility at this level opens doors to partnerships, joint projects, and opportunities that extend well beyond national borders.
This kind of exposure is a direct accelerator for growth and cross-border dialogue.
The page dedicated to RIR AIR is now live within the catalog, making it accessible to the global community of stakeholders across the space sector.
Visit the RIR AIR dedicated page in the Italian Space Industry Online Catalogue:
RIR AIR è stata ufficialmente inclusa nell’Italian Space Industry Online Catalogue, la vetrina internazionale curata dall’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) e utilizzata come riferimento autorevole dagli stakeholder stranieri che intendono esplorare l’ecosistema aerospaziale italiano.
L’Italian Space Industry Online Catalogue è molto più di un semplice elenco. È la finestra ufficiale dell’ASI sul settore spaziale nazionale — la risorsa a cui si rivolgono istituzioni estere, agenzie e potenziali partner quando cercano attori credibili e riconosciuti nel panorama aerospaziale italiano. L’inclusione non è automatica: riflette un posizionamento consolidato all’interno dell’industria.
Per RIR AIR, questo significa entrare in un contesto selezionato e visibile a livello internazionale, accanto alle realtà aerospaziali più affermate del Paese.
Perché questo riconoscimento è importante
Essere presenti nel catalogo ASI ha un peso strategico concreto:
Visibilità internazionale: il catalogo è il primo punto di contatto per gli stakeholder stranieri — da agenzie spaziali e istituti di ricerca a investitori privati e partner industriali — che desiderano conoscere le competenze aerospaziali italiane.
Credibilità istituzionale: il patrocinio dell’ASI conferisce a ogni realtà inclusa un livello di riconoscimento ufficiale che rafforza la fiducia presso le controparti internazionali.
Nuove opportunità di collaborazione: una visibilità di questo livello apre le porte a partnership, progetti congiunti e opportunità che vanno ben oltre i confini nazionali.
Questo tipo di esposizione rappresenta un acceleratore diretto per la crescita e il dialogo transfrontaliero.
La pagina dedicata a RIR AIR è ora attiva all’interno del catalogo, rendendola accessibile alla comunità globale degli stakeholder del settore spaziale.
Visita la pagina dedicata a RIR AIR nell’Italian Space Industry Online Catalogue:
ESG, DIGITAL, AND FEMALE STARTUPS: T2I LAUNCHES THE NEW EDITION OF THE “LUCIANO MIOTTO STARTUP AWARD”
Following the success of the 2024 edition—which attracted over 86 applications from across Italy (21 of which were from the Veneto region)—registrations are now open for the eighth edition of the “Luciano Miotto Business Start-Up Award ,” an initiative conceived by our partner t2i – Trasferimento Tecnologico e Innovazione, a consortium owned by the Chambers of Commerce of Treviso-Belluno | Dolomites, Verona, and Venice-Rovigo. The award is in memory of Luciano Miotto, a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for the future and innovation, who passed away prematurely in the summer of 2018.
The project was created with the aim of promoting digitalization and innovation in Italy, encouraging synergy between startups, research centers, and businesses, particularly favoring young, innovative startups with the greatest growth potential. This mission has always been pursued by t2i through its Certified Incubator, the first certified public incubator fully owned by the Veneto Chamber of Commerce (accredited by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy). In 2025, 62 innovative startups and SMEs were supported, along with over 700 hours of personalized consulting for new business launches.
“Luciano Miotto was not only a visionary entrepreneur and a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but also a friend with whom I shared values, vision, and commitment to the local area,” commented Mario Pozza, President of the Treviso-Belluno | Dolomiti Chamber of Commerce. “His passion for innovation and business lives on in this Special Sustainability Award, promoted by the Treviso-Belluno|Dolomiti Chamber of Commerce, and is renewed over time thanks to the commitment of his family, especially his brother Carlo and daughter Alessia, who preserve his memory and successfully continue his business. With this initiative, we want to continue to pass on his entrepreneurial spirit to new generations of startups.”
Open to innovative and digital entrepreneurial projects from across Italy, the call is aimed at individuals, project teams, or start-ups offering or intending to offer innovative solutions in the following sectors: Hi-tech & Digital; Industry 5.0 and Artificial Intelligence; Social Innovation and the Circular Economy; Technologies and Innovation for Internationalization; Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability (ESG); and Green Economy.
Also returning to this year’s edition is the Special Female Startup Award, created to recognize young businesses whose core (members and shares) are at least 51% women. New this year is the Special Sustainability Award, sponsored by the Treviso-Belluno Dolomiti Chamber of Commerce, which demonstrates the Chamber’s commitment to integrating sustainability as a driver of innovation and competitiveness.
Interested parties can submit their applications by February 13, 2026 by completing the form available for download at this link and sending it to incubatore@t2i.it. For more details on the competition rules and how to participate, please consult the announcement at this link.
Within 30 days, the projects will be evaluated by a technical jury composed of representatives from the business world, associations, t2i, and experts from Invitalia, who will select the ten finalist startups. The top four, along with the two finalists for the women’s, team, and sustainability awards, will be awarded at an event organized in collaboration with Confindustria Veneto Est.
The Luciano Miotto Business Start-Up Award includes technical collaboration with Invitalia for t2i, a partner of the Invitalia Startup System, collaboration with Confindustria Veneto Est, and sponsorship from Imesa Spa and Asac srl, companies founded and led for a long time by Luciano Miotto.
This year, too, thanks to the support of Imesa Spa, the two finalists, the winner of the Special Female Award and the Best Team Award, will receive cash prizes: the first place winner will receive a €3,500 prize and a six-month acceleration program at the t2i Certified Incubator. This program will be tailored to the startup’s real needs and may include a variety of topics, from intellectual property to social media assessment, marketing and communications, mentorship and networking, training, and access to public funding and tenders.
The second-place winner will receive a €1,500 prize and will receive a mentoring session dedicated to needs assessment, digitalization, and business model development/review. The projects winning the Special Female Startup Award and the Best Team Award will also receive a €1,500 prize, as well as a six-month free home incubation contract at the t2i Certified Incubator. Finally, the winner of the Special Sustainability Award will receive a personalized ESG orientation program.
Invitalia offers winners guidance and support in applying for funding under the incentives managed by the Agency.
For information and clarifications, please contact the t2i-Technology Transfer and Innovation organizing secretariat: incubatore@t2i.it – tel. 0425 471067
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Space Meetings Veneto 2026: exhibitor registration now open
Venice will host the new edition of the global event dedicated to the Space Economy from 11 to 13 May 2026, with a focus on investments, supply chain, social sustainability and AgriTech.
Exhibitor registration is now officially open for Space Meetings Veneto 2026 , the international event bringing together professionals from various industries to discuss the latest developments in the space economy, innovative technologies, supply chains, and investments. The event will be held in Venice from May 11 to 13, 2026.
Now in its fourth edition, Space Meetings Veneto confirms its position as the leading global business event for the space sector, ready to welcome over 2,500 professionals from 25 countries and more than 400 exhibiting companies.
Four formats, infinite opportunities
The 2026 edition is divided into four integrated thematic events , each dedicated to a strategic aspect of the Space Economy:
1. Investment Forum for Space & Aeronautics
An investment forum that brings together hedge funds, venture capital firms, R&D centers, space agencies, and international organizations. Focus on:
Democratization of the space sector
Opportunities for new market entrants
Green economy and cross-industry investments
Business models and commercial partnerships
Innovative procurement platforms
2. Space & UAV Suppliers Summit
A two-day convention dedicated to the space supply chain, featuring high-level conferences, technical showcases, workshops, and pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. Key topics:
Growth opportunities in the space industry
New Space Launch and supply chain for CubeSat and NanoSat
Sustainable space ecosystem
Space & AI and digital transformation
Satellite navigation and communications
Lunar Economy and in-space manufacturing
Cybersecurity for the space sector
3. Space & Society
Space exploration as a tool to support social inclusion, reduce regional inequalities, and improve quality of life. Space technologies and satellite data can significantly contribute to citizens’ well-being:
Safe and Smart Communities
Aging society
Social inclusion and physical-mental well-being
Innovative welfare services
Social sustainability
4. Space AgriTech & Blue Economy Expo
A one-day event for professionals involved in space applications, innovative technologies, and climate monitoring. Focus on collaboration between the space sector and the blue economy:
Marine environmental protection and sea monitoring
Climate change and environmental security
The numbers of the 2026 edition
Space Meetings Veneto 2026 promises extraordinary results:
5,000 personalized and pre-planned B2B meetings
180 international speakers
Over 400 exhibiting companies
2.500 partecipants from 25 countries
Presence of the main national and international contractors in the space sector
Four good reasons to participate
1. International participation Benefit from the presence of the largest national and international contractors in the space sector
2. Tailor-made B2B meetings Sviluppare la propria rete e connettersi con i key player: agenzie spaziali, grandi aziende, PMI e startup attraverso incontri B2B individuali pre-programmati
3. Access to technologies Access the latest technological innovations and the most advanced approaches to meet current and future challenges and opportunities in the aerospace sector
4. High-profile conferences Participate in keynote and panel discussions with industry stakeholders and experts from research centers and universities
Who participates
The event attracts a qualified and diverse audience:
Space agencies and international organizations
Industrial OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Hedge funds and venture capital
R&D centers and universities
Downstream satellite service providers
Engineering and procurement
Startups and data analysts
Software providers
Winemakers and vineyard managers
RTU System Suppliers
An ecosystem of excellent partners
Space Meetings Veneto 2026 can count on the support of important sponsors and industrial partners, including Platinum and Gold Sponsors, as well as numerous institutional collaborators, confirming the event’s strategic importance for the entire sector.
How to participate
Interested companies can register as exhibitors through the event’s official website. Organizers recommend registering early, as space is limited and the event is already attracting strong international interest.
Each exhibitor will have access to the online matching platform to pre-select the most relevant companies for their business and build a personalized meeting agenda.
RIR AIR and the Veneto Region take center stage at Aerospace & Defense Meetings Torino with 14 Partners
A delegation of 14 partners from the Veneto region represented the excellence of the regional aerospace ecosystem at one of the sector’s most prestigious international events.
From 2 to 4 December , RIR AIR proudly participated in Aerospace & Defense Meetings Torino, confirming once again its strategic role as a catalyst for expertise, innovation and industrial collaboration in the aerospace sector.
Together with its partners, RIR AIR animated the collective stand of the Regione Veneto, bringing to the Turin stage the solidity and dynamism of a territorial ecosystem that continues to grow and distinguish itself at a national and international level.
An event of global significance
The 2024 edition of Aerospace & Defense Meetings Turin confirmed its position as a global reference point for the aerospace industry, with numbers that demonstrate the event’s strategic importance:
900 companies from all over the world
Over 3.000 attendees including exhibitors, OEM buyers, and institutional stakeholders
Over 12,000 B2B meetings organized, a unique opportunity for networking and business development.
Representation from over 35 countries , confirming the global dimension of the event
30 innovative startups , protagonists of cutting-edge technological innovation
These numbers highlight not only the international reach of the event, but above all its ability to generate concrete and lasting connections between companies, investors, research centers and institutions , fueling the development of the entire aerospace sector.
The Veneto network at the heart of innovation
The presence of RIR AIR and its 14 partners offered an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the industrial and technological excellence of the Veneto region, presenting innovative solutions across the entire aerospace supply chain and launching new commercial collaborations with international players.
The event provided the ideal setting for targeted B2B meetings with major industry companies, cutting-edge startups, and key institutions. The Veneto delegation held over 245 qualified meetings , laying the foundation for future strategic partnerships.
RIR AIR partners protagonists of the program
Participation in Aerospace & Defense Meetings Turin was not limited to the exhibition presence, but saw the RIR AIR partners actively involved in the conference program and thematic panels .
AIR – Veneto Aerospace Cluster: a regional model for innovation and industrial growth
December 3 | 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM
A panel discussion on the Veneto aerospace cluster’s experience as a case study in territorial development, featuring:
Federico Zoppas – President, Veneto Aerospace Cluster – AIR
Gino Bucciol – VP Business Development, Officina Stellare
Gianpietro Marchiori – Member of the Board of Directors of RIR AIR and President, EIE Group
Liviana Forza – Member of the RIR AIR Board of Directors and CEO, Isoclima
Carlo Bettanini – Coordinator of the RIR AIR Scientific Committee and Associate Professor, University of Padua
Michele Peterle – Cluster Manager RIR AIR
Opening Space for Textiles: Building a Roadmap for Cross-Sector Synergies Together
December 3 | 9:40 AM – 10:10 AM
A strategic discussion on the potential of collaborations between space, advanced materials, and technical textiles, with the participation of:
Stefano Carosio – ESA Technology Broker for Italy, STAM Srl
Roundtable: Considerations for a Long-Term Human Presence on the Moon
December 4 | 3:10 PM – 4:15 PM
A look at the future of space exploration and the lunar economy, as part of the Lunar Economy Summit 2025, moderated by New Horizons’ Sasha Gallio.
Participation in the Aerospace & Defense Meetings Turin further strengthens RIR AIR’s role as a strategic enabler of relationships, expertise, and opportunities for network companies, contributing to the competitive development of the Veneto aerospace industry in the international context.
A heartfelt thank you to all our 14 exhibiting partners and 9 visitors for their continued support and shared commitment to excellence:
The event also saw the participation of ESA BIC Padua, further confirming the strong link between innovation, startups and European programmes supporting technological development in the aerospace sector.
RIR AIR Plenary Assembly on November 25: over 70 participants shaping the future of aerospace in Veneto
On November 25, 2025 , the Plenary Assembly of RIR AIR Members took place at the MOVE Hotels Venezia Nord , a strategic event that brought together over 70 participants , including Partners and external guests, to discuss the prospects and challenges of aerospace innovation in the Veneto region.
A key moment of discussion between RIR AIR Partners
The first part of the Assembly , reserved for Partners, represented an important opportunity for sharing and planning. During the meeting, the following were presented:
the report of the activities carried out in 2025 ;
the guidelines and strategic plans for 2026 ;
updates on ongoing projects ; discussion and approval of agenda items.
A constructive discussion that strengthened the cluster’s shared vision and coordination between businesses, research institutions, and institutions.
High-profile interventions in the session open to external guests
The second part of the event , open to external speakers, enriched the Assembly with highly valuable contributions on key topics for the space and aerospace sector:
Insurance for space missions
Tommaso Nicolò Becich (Marsh Italy) explored the topic of insurance coverage for space missions , highlighting risks, opportunities and solutions dedicated to a rapidly evolving sector.
Financial instruments for innovation
Marco Cavasin, Director of the Corporate and Extraordinary Finance Area of CentroMarca Banca, illustrated the financing opportunities for innovative companies , with a specific focus on the aerospace and space economy sector.
Synergies between the Government and the space industry
Marco Florissi, Lieutenant Colonel at the Space and Aerospace Policy Support Unit, presented the synergies between the Government andAxiom Space, offering a strategic vision on the role of public-private collaboration in the development of the sector.
A heartfelt thank you to all the participants and speakers , whose contributions made the Assembly a truly valuable moment, strengthening the shared path towards the future of regional aerospace.
