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Andrea Vena is the Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer of the European Space Agency – ESA. He has 30+ years of experience in the space sector both in industrial and institutional areas. Graduated in Electronic Engineering, with a Master in Telecommunication Systems, he started his career in Alenia Spazio, the space branch of Finmeccanica (today Leonardo). In 2000, Andrea started his career at ESA by joining the Strategy Directorate. In 2006 he was appointed head of the Corporate Strategic Planning Office and, in 2016, head of the Corporate Development Office, in charge of establishing a corporate strategy for the development of the organisation. On June 1st, 2021, Andrea was appointed Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer to ensure that ESA and its programmes contribute to the Paris Agreements on Climate Change and the European Green Deal. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Sustainability Strategies in High-tech Business: the space sector 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: During this session the European Space Agency’s approach to Sustainability will be presented. The session will describe how the Agency is leading the European space sector towards a responsible and sustainable space business, which are the strategies, objectives and levers for a peculiar high-tech sector bringing so many benefits with its services and applications.

Priya leads thought leadership in the TME sector at the IBM Institute for Business Value. In this role, she brings her deep and broad understanding of the industry value chain, partnerships, competition, regulation, automation, and advanced technologies to help clients understand the business value of technology to support their digital transformation journeys. Priya is an author of a book, peer-reviewed journal articles, and IBM publications; She is also a speaker at conference keynotes and panels as well as university guest lectures. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Envisioning the Digital Horizon to 2030: Navigating the Future of Technology 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Join us for a captivating keynote that explores the future of technology, focusing on emerging trends and their transformative impact on society and industries. Delve into the roles of IoT, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive innovations in shaping our world by 2030. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape and learn strategies to harness these technological advancements for a better tomorrow.

Nadav is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tech evangelist, holding B.Sc. and M.S. degrees summa cum laude in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion. His achievements in the field are highlighted by his contributions to over 30 peer-reviewed papers and patents, underlining his commitment to innovation across both academic research and entrepreneurial endeavours. Currently, Nadav has turned his attention to the pioneering field of ocular cybernetics, thriving to make strides in clinical, wellness, and extended reality applications. This new direction reflects his ongoing mission to apply engineering solutions in ways that fundamentally improve human interaction and health. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: From iPhone to Eye-phone: The Future of Ocular Cybernetics 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: This Talk delves into the fascinating world of ocular cybernetics, offering an insightful exploration of its current state and a visionary forecast of its future. The presentation navigates through the latest advancements in medical diagnostics, augmented reality, and personal wellbeing, showcasing devices that monitor, enhance, and transform our visual capabilities. With a focus on the revolutionary Blink Eyelid Patch (ELP), the talk addresses the critical challenges of power supply and communication, unveiling how this cutting-edge technology overcomes existing limitations to pave the way for seamless integration of augmented reality lenses and ocular implants into our daily lives.