Italy’s Space Sector Webinar and Virtual Matchmaking Program
Background on the Italian Space Sector
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Italian space industry has remained resilient. With an annual turnover of $2.4 billion, Italy’s industrial base covers the entire value chain, from the upstream (satellite infrastructure and launching systems) to the downstream sector (services and applications). The industry is characterized by a few large system integrators able to assemble complex systems and a wide community of interconnected small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) accounting for 80 percent of the national market. Italy’s 200 enterprises, 12 technology clusters, and 3 industrial associations are driving advances in human spaceflight and exploration, supporting a tracking and data relay satellite system, and contributing to international scientific missions.
The Italian Government’s proposed Recovery Plan includes about $15 billion for the aerospace and defense industries, mainly for large programs. For the Space economy, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) has included $1.2 billion for public-private partnerships. The goal is to strengthen the national aerospace, defense and security industrial chain.
Webinar Agenda and Speakers
During this webinar, companies will hear updated information about Italy’s Space industry, relevant programs in Italy, and opportunities for US industry.
- Introduction by Isabella Cascarano, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy
- Welcome by Charge’ d’Affaires Thomas Smitham
- Aniello Violetti, Space Attaché, Italian Embassy
- Massimo Claudio Comparini, Italian Federation for Aerospace, Defense and Security Industries (AIAD) and Association for Space-based Applications and Services (ASAS)
- Rosario Pavone, Secretary of AIPAS, Association of Italian Space Enterprises
- Neal Newman, Deputy Director, Aeronautics and Cross Agency Support Division, Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR), NASA
- Silvia Ciccarelli, Head of Industrial Internationalization Office, International Affairs Directorate, Italian Space Agency (ASI)
- Nik Smith, Regional Director UK and Europe, Lockheed Martin Space
Registration Information:
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 10:00-11:15am Eastern time
Cost: This program is free of charge, but pre-registration is required.
Registration: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=2QDQ
Questions? Please contact: Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov; Paul.Matino@trade.gov; or Maria.Calabria@trade.gov
Virtual Matchmaking Program with the Italian Space Industry
Invitation
The U. S. Department of Commerce invites you to a virtual matchmaking platform for U.S. firms to connect and network with interested Italian supply chain firms, primes and partners.
Registration Information:
Date: Wednesday February 23 to Friday 25, 2022
Cost: $75 for U.S. Companies
Registration: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=2QE3
The program will offer a comprehensive virtual business matchmaking component where qualified U.S. firms can connect and network with companies active in Italy’s space sector and Italian supply chain firms, primes and partners. U.S. exporters can showcase their company profile and request meetings with companies active in Italy’s space sector.
We continue to add participants to the platform for available meetings with U.S. exporters, including:
- NASA
- Thales
Questions? Please contact: Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov; Paul.Matino@trade.gov; or Maria.Calabria@trade.gov
