Industry Day

In 2013 – for the first time – the program for European Planetary Science Congress will include a day that focuses on industry associated with planetary science, as well as the stakeholders that shape space policy and future roadmaps for the field. The EPSC 2013 Industry Day on Wednesday, 11 September 2013 will include a discussion meeting, panel debate, technically focused sessions and a careers event.

Industry Day Programme

Women in Aerospace – Europe: Breakfast & Networking Event
Location: Vesta Room - Haldane Room
Date: Wednesday, 11 September, 08:00-09:00

ESA Community Meeting: Discussion with Alvaro Giménez, chaired by David Southwood
Location: Jupiter Room - Bloomsbury Theatre
Date: Wednesday, 11 September, 09:00-10:30

Agencies and Industries Panel Discussion: Panel: David Parker (UK Space Agency), Colin Cunningham (STFC), Sir Martin Sweeting (Surrey Satellites), Andy Stroomer (Astrium); chaired by Matt Perkins (UKspace Trade Association)
Location: Jupiter Room - Bloomsbury Theatre
Date: Wednesday, 11 September, 11:00–12:30

Parallel Session: Enabling Technologies for Planetary science and exploration
Location: Uranus Room - Chemistry C. Ingold LT
Date: Wednesday, 11 September, 14:00–15:30

Careers "Speed Dating": Event for prospective employers and those seeking new positions in planetary research and industry.
Location: Exhibition Marquee, UCL Quad
Date: Wednesday, 11 September, 15:30–16:30

Social Evening: Thames River Cruise aboard the M.V. Dixie Queen
Location: Leaving from Tower Pier. 
Date: Wednesday, 11 September, 19:00 for 19:30 departure