2024 International Workshop on Space Resources: Perspectives for Future Ecosystems

When: Thursday, November 21, 2024

to Friday, November 22, 2024

Where: São José dos Campos Technology Park, São José dos Campos, Brazil

Secure World Foundation and the Agência Espacial Brasileira (AEB) are partnering to organize the 2024 International Workshop on Space Resources: Perspectives for Future Ecosystems in São José dos Campos, Brazil.  This workshop will be a thematic follow-on to the 2023 International Workshop on Space Resources Perspectives of Emerging Space Programs which was organized by SWF and several Korean research institutes in November 2023.  Discussion at this event will focus on regional perspectives on the ways space resource activities will contribute to the future development of the space sector and its benefits.  Additional details on the program will be made available in the coming months.

This event has reached capacity, and registration is now closed. Please contact Ian Christensen for more information

Event Agenda

Thursday, November 21st

08:15 – 09:00: Registration Open

09:00 – 09:30: Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremonies: Mônica Rocha

  • Welcome from PIT: Jeferson Cheriegate, PIT President
  • Opening Remarks from AEB: Marco Antonio Chamon, AEB President
  • Opening Remarks from SWF: Ian Christensen, SWF Senior Director, Private Sector Programs

09:30 – 09:45: Host Nation Presentation

09:45 – 10:15: Keynote 1: Major Exploration and Space Resources Drivers – Artemis

10:15 – 10:45: Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:45: Panel 1: Scientific Knowledge and Interest in Space Resources
Discussion of the general state of scientific knowledge and uncertainty around space resources, including Brazil's ongoing and future missions related to space resources and lunar exploration.
Moderator: Angel Abbud-Madrid, Colorado School of Mines

11:45 – 12:00: Presentation – International Resources Prospecting Campaign

12:00 – 13:15: Group Photo / Lunch Break

13:15 – 13:45: Keynote 2: Major Exploration and Space Resources Drivers – ILRS

13:45 – 14:45: Panel 2: Future Use Cases for Space Resources
Discussion on the potential contributions of space resource development to other sectors, such as agriculture and mining.
Moderator: Rodrigo Leonardi, AEB

14:45 – 16:00: Agency Presentation Session
Presentations from invited regional and other space agencies on their activities related to space resources and exploration.

16:00 – 16:30: Coffee Break

16:30 – 17:30: Panel 3: Policy and Legal Considerations for Space Resources Activities
Insights into the legal and policy questions surrounding space resources activities, considering the Outer Space Treaty and multilateral/national efforts.
Moderator: Antonino Salmeri, Lunar Policy Platform

17:30: Day 1 Concludes

Friday, November 22nd

09:00 – 09:30: Registration Open

09:30 – 10:30: Panel 4: Commercial Space Resources Activities
Exploring the role of commercial entities in space resources and lunar exploration, focusing on the value chain, technical challenges, and market potential.
Moderator: Ian Christensen, SWF

10:30 – 11:00: Coffee Break
Featuring a space food experience offered by the Embassy of Italy in Brazil

11:00 – 12:30: Roundtable Sessions with Experts and Speakers
Interactive discussions on the role, benefits, and types of space resources activities within future ecosystems, focusing on building partnerships.

12:30 – 13:30: Workshop Concludes

Program Committee:

The program for this event will be developed with the advice of the following Program Committee Members:
  • Dr. Angel Abbud-Madrid, Director of the Center for Space Resources, Colorado School of Mines
  • Mr. Ian Christensen, Senior Director, Private Sector Programs, Secure World Foundation
  • Ms. Soyoung Chung, Senior Researcher, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
  • Dr. Alessandra Pereira Fávero, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA)
  • Dr. Rodrigo Leonardi, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)
  • Ms. Asanda Sangoni, Space & Stakeholder Liaison Specialist, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
  • Mr. Carlos Roberto de Jesús Duarte Muñoz, AEM (Mexican Space Agency

Local Organizing Committee:

On-site logistics and arrangements for the workshop will be supported by a local organizing committee with the following members:

  • Alexandre Macedo de Oliveira, AEB
  • Brenda Ribeiro Barbosa, AEB
  • Mônica Elizabeth Rocha de Oliveira, AEB
  • Rebeca Gonçalves, AEB
  • Márcia Alvarenga dos Santos, AEB

Visa Information:

Participants attending the workshop from outside Brazil may require a visa. The Ministry of External Relations (MRE) is the Brazilian authority for visa policy and issuance. For information about visa requirements, please visit the MRE website.

Suggested Hotels:

The following hotels are located within a short driving or taxi distance of the workshop venue:

For more information, please contact SWF Senior Director of Private Sector Programs, Mr. Ian Christensen.

Last updated on November 4, 2024