Clémence Poirier is a Research Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) in Vienna, Austria. She has expertise on space cybersecurity issues as she conducted policy research on cyberattacks on space systems as part of the war in Ukraine, the perception of cyber threats on satellites in French policies, and the applicability of data protection laws to satellite images. She previously carried out policy and legal research on the cybersecurity of the Australian space infrastructure for Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. She is an active member of the SGAC’s Space and Cybersecurity Project Group and SGAC’s Space Generation Advocacy and Policy Platform Co-Lead on Responsible Behavior in Outer Space. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations, International Security, and Defense from University Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France.

Elise Olt is a Project Manager in the Estonian Space Office, Estonia’s delegate to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) International Relations Committee and adviser in ESA Council. Prior to her current role, she has worked in the European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs, as well as in the Estonian Embassy in Lisbon. Elise has an academic background in political science and governance, international law and global governance. She has been academically interested in small states and non-Western IR theories, as well as the concept of territoriality and non-legalities in IL. Professionally, she is now focusing on international space law and business diplomacy.

Larry F. Martinez is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the California State University at Long Beach.  After completing his Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1984, he joined the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce where he participated in developing the “rules of the road” for the first private international satellite networks. During his 1987-88 stint at the U.S. Department of Transportation, he directly participated in the issuance of the first licenses for what became the commercial launch industry. In 1988, he was appointed to the Department of Political Science at the California State University, Long Beach, where he taught international relations and law, with a research focus on cyber and outer space governance.  In 1998-99, Martinez was a Fulbright Senior Research fellow at the Center of Technology Assessment in Stuttgart, Germany.  His 2022 book chapter for the Oxford Handbook on Space Security, examines what happens to outer space governance as space communications becomes a cyberwar battlefield for global power in the 21st Century. He has lectured on Internet policy and governance in Britain, Germany, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and Ecuador. In 2007, he was a Cuesta College Honored Alumnus of the Year. In 2018, Martinez taught on the Spring 2018 Semester at Sea Voyage.

Technology visionary with 26 years of international experience, with a deep understanding of diverse cultural and business practices (lived in USA, 20 yrs in Finland, 2 yrs in India, and China before settling in Estonia). Very passionate about different technologies and the work he is doing, from cybersecurity to video editing, from tinkering with hardware to flying in the sky (with or without a simulator), from chip making to software architecture design. He is very problem solving oriented and prefers to demo things with a real PCB/Linux rather than showing things on PPT.

Paul Liias is Head of Space policy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication. Paul has created the Estonian Space Policy and Program 2020-2027. Today he is working on Estonian national space legislation and a decentralized e-government solution for Space Traffic Management. Paul is part of the Estonian delegation to the European Space Agency and European Union Space Programme.

He has been engaged in various roles in the space sector for the past 13 years. In 2008 Paul joined the first Estonian satellite project ESTCube-1 and lead the development of mechanical systems. After the successful launch of ESTCube-1 in 2013 Paul continued as an entrepreneur in the space sector until 2016 when he joined the ministry. Since July 2023, Paul is the chair of the Administrative and Finance Committee of the European Space Agency.

Enterpreneur and scientist, co-founder and CEO of radar remote sensing company KappaZeta. His research is mainly about terrestrial applications of synthetic aperture radar with over 850 citations. Former head of remote sensing department of Tartu Observatory and the systems engineer of first Estonian satellite “ESTCube-1”.

Paul Coggin is a Cyber SME at nou Systems, Inc. His expertise includes space systems, service provider, and ICS/SCADA network infrastructure attacks, and defenses, as well as large complex network design and implementation. Paul is experienced in leading network architecture reviews, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing engagements for service provider, enterprise, space systems and tactical networks. Paul is a regular speaker and instructor at International conferences around the world. He has a BS in Math\Computer Science, MS in Systems Management, MS in Information Assurance and Security and a MS in Computer Information Systems. Paul is currently pursuing a MS in Space Systems. In addition, he holds numerous industry network and security certifications.

Kaarel Hanson is the space program manager of Guardtime, an Estonian deep-tech company with a mission to make the world’s data universally reliable. He has a technical background and has experience in working in different roles in IT, majority of time in the space domain. Kaarel has experience in hands-on satellite mission control software engineering up to leading space projects in the ground segment.

Antonio Carlo is a PhD candidate at the Tallinn University of Technology where he specialises in space and cyber. His research focuses on the intersection of security, defence, and telecommunications. He previously worked at the Office of Security at NATO HQ and as Cyber Security Analyst at Deloitte Risk Advisory. He also gained subject matter expertise at the European Space Agency as well as at the European Commission’s Space and Defence Division. Antonio is advisor to the SGAC’s Space and Cybersecurity Project Group, member of the International Institute of Space Law as well as expert to the IAF’s Enterprise Risk Management Committee.

Dr. Bartłomiej Ziółkowski is a highly accomplished professional with a proven track record in strategic leadership and project management. Leveraging nearly two decades of experience in overseeing large-scale projects for NATO and NOKIA and his Ph.D. in Cryptography. With his strong commitment to advancing cybersecurity, he stands at the helm of CDeX PSA – whose cyber range is dedicated to enhancing security in space operations. Under his guidance, CDeX is setting new standards in this critical field.

Erik Kulu’s professional expertise spans the entire lifecycle of space systems. He has engaged in hands-on space systems engineering, satellite operations, and cutting-edge guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineering roles at NewSpace startups like Kepler Communications and AAC Clyde Space, where he has contributed to the development and launch of nano- and microsatellites. Early in his career, he was a member of the core team responsible for developing and operating the first Estonian satellite, ESTCube-1.

Erik is known for creating and maintaining three space databases: Nanosats Database, NewSpace Index, and Factories in Space.  These large public databases showcase diverse entities and missions in domains such as nanosatellites, constellations, small launchers, in-space economy, in-space manufacturing and many more. Often preceding many space industries before their takeoff, the datasets enable tracking and analyzing trends in the NewSpace and are also provided as resources for those navigating the space industry. Erik strives to discern realities and uncover meaningful patterns while steering clear of industry hype. This approach allows him to offer a balanced perspective amidst the sometimes overly enthusiastic projections about the space industries.