The Space Ecosystem and Sustainability – Bridges to the Future Forum aims to consolidate the Brazilian Space Program as a strategic driver of national development and a mobilizing force for Brazil’s new economy. 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 way, the Forum reaffirms the role of the space sector as critical infrastructure for the country’s future — strengthening public policies, stimulating new businesses, and enabling solutions with global impact.
 
This forum will have simultaneous translation into Portuguese and English.

 
Official Opening Ceremony: 9h30 to 9h45
• Marco Antonio Chamon – President of the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)
 
Panel 1: 9h45 to 11h – Space Law: Security, Sustainability and Global Cooperation
Panel Objective: 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 seeks to discuss how the Brazilian Space Program can align with global best practices and strengthen its international role 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: Luciana Rabelo Novato Ferreira – Process Coordinator at the Spectrum, Orbit and Broadcasting Management Office (ORER) (Anatel)
 
 
Panel 2: 11h to 12h15 – Commercial Launch Operations: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Development
Panel Objective: Following the first commercial space launch conducted in Brazilian territory (December 2025), a favorable scenario has emerged for the expansion of this activity in the country. This panel brings together ALADA and representatives from companies in the sector 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 – Space Launch Manager (ALADA)
• Arthur Durigan Falcão Bahdur – CEO (Bizu Space)
• Pam Underwood – Deputy Director of Spaceport Integration & Services (NASA – Kennedy Space Center)
• Adalberto de Rezende Rocha Júnior – Director of Alcântara Launch Operations (CTA)
 
 
Break: 12h15 to 13h40
 
 
Panel 3: 13h40 to 15h – Technology Parks: Building New Frontiers of Innovation in Brazil
Panel Objective: 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 increase national competitiveness, stimulate the creation of new ventures, and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.
 
Participants:
• Moderator: Renato Alves Borges – Director of PQTEC (UnB)
• 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: 15h to 16h20 – Space Sustainability: Strategic Alliances for the Sustainable Transition
Panel Objective: The integration of space, climate, and sustainability 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. At the same time, the discussion expands to include the sustainability of space activities themselves.
 
Participants:
• Moderator: Jefferson Dellamura – Strategic Management Advisor (ALADA)
• Bruno Ferreira Porto – Researcher at ISI Structural Engineering – Aerospace and Defense Specialist (SENAI)
• Heitor Filpi – Co-founder and CEO (Bioflore)
• Krystal Azelton – Senior Director, Program Planning (Secure World Foundation)
• Túlio Henrique de Oliveira Silva – Innovation Analyst at the Market Relations Management Office (Embrapii)
 
 
Break: 16h20 to 16h40
 
 
Panel 5: 16h40 to 18h– New Frontiers for Space Technologies
Panel Objective: To discuss perspectives and pathways for the development of advanced space technologies in Brazil, exploring evolving systems, highly complex projects, and new application areas that expand the reach of the national space sector. The panel aims to analyze challenges and opportunities for the future of the industry and the Brazilian Space Program, highlighting 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 – President Director (Visiona)
• Júlio Shidara – President (AIAB)
• Adriano Macedo Ramos – Director (MDIC)
 
 
18h to 18h30 – Launch of the Aerospace Innovation Hub of the Scientific and Technological Park (PCTec) at UnB
 
 
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. Click here to see the full program

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. Click here to see the full program