This May we welcome the former CEO of the UK Space Agency, Katherine Courtney.
Can space exploration be sustainable?
The UK, NATO and US have declared space a war-fighting domain. Space is becoming more contested and congested and so the questions around sustainability and accessible travel are issues that need to be addressed.
In this fireside chat you can expect lots of fascinating conversations around space exploration.
Who is Katherine Courtney?
Throughout her career, Katherine has been dedicated to creating growth and efficiencies through technological innovation. This fireside chat will explore her life, career and charity work to increase STEM engagement from primary school level.
Katherine’s work as the UK govt enterprise policy director will give attendees the chance to hear firsthand what governmental policies do to help founders grow their businesses.
What to expect:
🔥 A chance to network with local founders
🔥 Pizza and drinks at PLATF9RM
🔥 Engaging conversation with Katherine Courtney
Join us to network with local founders over drinks and pizza, and enjoy the fireside chat exploring Katherine’s career.
TIMINGS
18:00 Networking (Drinks & Pizza)
18:45 Fireside chat
19:45 Networking
UK Space Agency
Former CEO
In 2016 Katherine became CEO of the UK Space Agency where she witnessed Tim Peake on his mission to the international space station. She opened the UK market to Satellite launch, spaceflight and spaceport operators, creating new economic opportunities for the UK.
Katherine’s early career was spent developing new products and services in the global telecoms industry in both multinational …
In 2016 Katherine became CEO of the UK Space Agency where she witnessed Tim Peake on his mission to the international space station. She opened the UK market to Satellite launch, spaceflight and spaceport operators, creating new economic opportunities for the UK.
Katherine’s early career was spent developing new products and services in the global telecoms industry in both multinational corporations and startups.
As a civil servant for 15 years, Katherine led UK government policy for digital transformations.
She became an Enterprise Policy Director where she led and supported programmes promoting entrepreneurship and business growth. Her knowledge and experience of startups will make for an informative and useful evening for all founders.
Today, Katherine acts as a Strategic Advisor to various space sustainability companies.
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