The space economy is already a massive and rapidly growing industry, expected to triple by 2035. It is no longer a purely governmental sector, but an ecosystem open to private companies as well.

The key competencies of the Motor Valley — advanced materials, simulation, aerodynamics, testing, and lightweight design — are perfectly transferable to space. The transition is therefore closer than it may seem, but it requires adapting to new rules: longer timelines, more rigorous standards, new partners and risk models, as well as access to dedicated funding.
The panel aims to create a concrete dialogue between the automotive and space sectors, highlighting opportunities that are already available for companies in the district, not just future scenarios.

Keynote Sessions

Size, growth trajectories, and new industrial entry points
Alessandra Astolfi – Global Exhibition Director of the Green & Technology division, Italian Exhibition Group

Which automotive skills are truly needed for space?
Alessio Grasso – Head of the Aerospace & Defense Business Unit, Dallara

Case study: when a “non-space” company truly enters the space sector
Marcello Azzoni – Founder-Designer, Spacewear