ESDI Deep-Tech × Space
Summit 2026
On 13 May 2026, the European Space Agency ESA and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI invite you to attend the Deep-Tech × Space Summit, to be held at the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) at Park Innovaare, near Zurich.
This half-day summit brings together CTOs and technology leaders from Europe’s deep tech and space sectors to discuss challenges, opportunities, and the commercialisation of deep tech.
The event aims to encourage new collaborations between deep tech and space actors, shaping technology strategy and commercialisation in areas such as quantum technologies, AI, robotics, and advanced materials.
Summit Objectives
- Explore how frontier technologies can help address current and future space challenges while enabling commercial success.
- Identify and tackle manufacturing bottlenecks that prevent deep tech breakthroughs from reaching industrial scale, particularly where organisational design and production readiness lag behind scientific maturity.
- Support partnerships between the European deep tech and space sectors, focusing on accelerating the path to commercialisation.
- Strengthen the connection between Swiss deep tech innovation and the wider European sector through the joint efforts of ESA and PSI at ESDI.
Please note that this event will be photographed for social media use.
Moderation by
Programme
On request
12:00 to 12:30 PSI
12:30 to 13:00 PSI
13:00 to 13:25 PSI
On request
12:00 to 13:30
Lunch & Networking
13:30 – 14:10
ESDI: A centre in collaboration with ESA and PSI, bridging space and deep tech innovation
Christian Rüegg, PSI
Dietmar Pilz, ESA
Johann Richard, ESA
Robert Rudolph, Park Innovaare
Joanne Sieber, Deep Tech Nation Switzerland
14:10 – 14:55
Deep-Tech × Space :
Deep‑Tech Transfer from Automotive to Space:
Christoph Roggendorf, Porsche Engineering
Deep Tech innovation for space:
Ben Reinhardt, Speculative Technologies
14:55 – 16:00
B2B sessions & Break
Galactic Chloé
16:00 – 16:40
Deep-Tech × Space :
Deep Tech innovation for space
Christian Brönnimann, DECTRIS
Christian Grünzweig, ANAXAM
Raoul Keller, Swissmem
Marcel Marxer, RhySearch
Anna Pogrebna, Menhir Photonics
16:40 – 17:20
Panel Discussion: Technology foresight
Where is the European space commercialization heading?
Peter Guggenbach, SWISSto12
Dietmar Pilz, ESA
Ben Reinhardt, Speculative Technologies
Emma Schepers, Verve Ventures
Joanne Sieber, Deep Tech Nation Switzerland
17:20 – 17:25
Closing Remarks – Johann Richard, ESA
17:30 – 19:30
Apéro riche and B2B sessions
Speakers
Panelists
Deep Tech × Space: From Breakthroughs to Real Systems
Panelists
Deep‑Tech × Space: Technology Foresight and Supply Chain Intelligence
Participants
| ABB |
| Anaxam |
| Ateleris |
| Beyond Gravity |
| Cross-ING AG |
| CSEM |
| Dectris |
| Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation |
| Dlab Gmbh |
| Dotphoton |
| DPhi Space SA |
| Dufour Aerospace |
| ESA |
| ESDI |
| Greater Zurich Area |
| Klepsydra Technologies AG |
| Menhir Photonics AG |
| Nanosurf AG |
| OHB SE |
| Park Innovaare |
| PiA |
| Porsche Engineering |
| PSI |
| QAIVentures |
| QBIT Ventures |
| Quan2m |
| Rhysearch |
| Rohde & Schwarz |
Safran Timing Technologies |
| Schruter AG |
| Sirin Orbital Systems SA |
| Swardley Map LTD |
| Switzerland Global Entreprise |
| Solenix |
| Space Exchange Switzerland |
| Speculative Technologies |
| Swiss Emerging Technologies |
| Swissmem |
| SWISSto12 SA |
| VDL ETG |
| Venturi Space |
| Verve Ventures |
| Voyager Technologies Europe |
| Zurich Instrument |
Practical information and Useful Links
Visit
A visit to PSI Workshop is offered; please select it on your registration form
Location
Park Innovaare Parkstrasse 1 5234 Villigen Switzerland
Shuttle service
Please request this service when registering. We will reserve your spot and provide all the necessary details.
Public transport
To get to Park Innovaare, a bus line is available from Brugg. From Brugg railway station you can use the public services. The Brugg-PSI-Böttstein-Döttingen line will take you to PSI-West and PARK INNOVAARE in about 20 minutes.
Hotel
Centurion Hotel, Brugg
Please contact mathilde.henrioud@psi.ch
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in ESDI. Kindly complete the form, and we will respond to your inquiry promptly.
JOHANN RICHARD
Head of esdi
esa
