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Get ready for the
Switch to Space 2024!
2 October, 2024
This year, the theme is “Space for a Safer World”. Immerse yourself in engaging presentations by industry leaders, researchers and large institutions, network with fellow enthusiasts and experienced professionals, discover thrilling career opportunities within Belgium's leading actors.
Join us as we embark on a journey to shape the future of space technologies and innovations for a safety World we live in!
Programme
Opening of the event, followed by an introduction to the topic Space for Safer World with round tables discussing: Vision - space in the future, Challenges – security is critical, Solutions – what are we doing?
Followed by Question and Answer. You ask – professionals answer!
6 exciting and interesting topics
As in previous years, you will be able to choose to attend one or several topics.
Topic 1
Space Weather
A dynamic interplay between Earth and space
Topic 2
Climate change
Can Space contribute to a sustainable solution?
Topic 3
Planetary protection
Guardians of the cosmos
Topic 4
Cybersecurity
Protecting our space assets
Topic 5
Space Debris
From trash to treasure
Topic 6
Artemis
Fortifying our outpost in space
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WHAT IS
Switch to Space
This is already the 4th edition of the Switch to Space event, which will bring together students and young professionals interested in space, industry representatives and space professionals to discuss the latest advances and achievements in the state of knowledge and to consider new horizons.
It will also be an opportunity for you to get in touch with professionals and start building your own professional network.
The event is organised every two years during the autumn. The first Switch to Space was organised in 2018.
Careers - Opportunities - Expand your knowledge
WHAT
Switch to Space has to offer
Sponsors
Premium sponsor
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsors
The Dream Team
Switch to Space
organisers
Switch to Space is organised by professionals and volunteers with various backgrounds, knowledge and experience.
Various career opportunities
Almost every sector today
is linked to space
Because the evolution of the space sector and the impressive development of new space applications leads to lots of new job opportunities in many different fields: Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Geography, Cybersecurity, HR, Finance, IT, Medicine, Law, Management...
Because Space industry in Belgium always needs new talents!