1st Space New Generation Conference
Living in the 2nd Space Age, Greece has experienced unprecedented development in the field of Space Technologies in the pillar of Civil Society. Since 2014, more than 13 non-profit organizations, student and informal groups led by young people and dealing with space technologies have been operating or restarted operations. Through the rapid development of the ecosystem, the challenges are many, as it is still in its infancy. The most important challenges that these organizations face are the acquisition of know-how for the management and development of organizations, the strengthening of cooperation between them, the development of relationships of trust and cooperation between organizations and the industry, the strengthening of the perception that these organizations can enhance the development of the space sector in Greece, as well as the communication to the general public of the need to develop space technologies and their benefits for the country.
The purpose of the project is to organize the 1st Conference of the New Generation of Space in Greece. In an effort to solve the aforementioned challenges, the conference will include three main actions and have a duration of three days. The first action will be an 8-hour Training Day in which a systematic approach will be implemented in order to empower the organizations with the tools they must develop in order to be sustainable, e.g. Business Plan and Fundraising Plan. The second action will be a Round Table Meeting in which we will aim to bring together for the first time the New Generation of Space as well as to collaboratively produce a document with the common vision and goals of the organizations. Finally, the third action will be a Networking Conference in which organizations will have the opportunity for the first time to present their work in front of the space industry and to network.
The direct beneficiaries of the project will be the 13 organizations of the New Generation of Space. The indirect beneficiaries of the project are the approximately 400 volunteers and employees, the industry, and finally the society as a whole.
