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Rymdforum 2025 kicks off on Sunday, May 4th, with an evening welcome mingle, followed by two days of engaging, exciting, and educational seminars, gala dinner panel discussions, and break-out sessions featuring both national and international keynote speakers. The program is subject to updates. Additional speakers and sessions may be added and times are subject to change. The program and information about speakers will be updated regularly.
On Sunday evening, ”May the 4th be with you”, we are thrilled to invite you to a special and memorable evening in Trollhättan.
The welcome reception will take place at the Innovatum Science Center, a venue that perfectly embodies the spirit of innovation and exploration that defines this conference.
Women make up only 11% of the worlds astronauts and 20% of the space industry, globally. In all female teams, across sectors, there is a culture present that brings forward disruptive ideas and a sustainable long term way of thinking.
Together with Swedish National Space Agency, Women in Space Sweden and DAYA, the world’s first FemTech Venture studio, our panellists will explore in an audience engaging dialogue, what if space was women first. What would innovation look like if women were in majority in leadership and power, how would it affect our society and continued exploration of new frontiers, and what is next?
Registration will be at the second floor of the venue. Coffee will be served at the same floor where you also can find our exhibitors.
Welcome speakers of the conference are Tomas Beno, Chairperson of the Rymdforum 2025 Committee, Peter Eriksson, Mayor City of Trollhättan, Sara Eklöf, GKN Aerospace and Karin Holmqvist Rymdforum.
This seminar highlights Sweden’s future investments in space capabilities and the strategic development led by the Swedish National Space Agency. We explore how the space sector can drive innovation, business growth, and national competitiveness. The session also offers insights into how space is becoming a catalyst for Sweden’s technological and economic development.
While enjoying your coffee break, we warmly encourage you to visit our exhibitor area. Take the opportunity to explore innovative displays, meet industry leaders, and discover exciting advancements shaping the space sector. It’s the perfect chance to network and gain new insights in a relaxed setting!
Space commercialization is a fascinating journey from Cold War geopolitics to billion-dollar tech startups.
Space exploration started as a state-driven effort by the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War, with the launch of the very first satellite 1957.
Recently, the New Space Revolution has taken off, Space-X has changed the game and Private funding has exploded, leading to a lot of new start-up companies.
But what do we really mean by space commercialization; who are the customers and how can we best make business in the space domain?
That is what this session is about and hopefully our speakers can help answering these questions.
After enjoying your meal, take the opportunity to explore the exhibitor area and connect with the organizations showcasing their innovative contributions to the space sector.
Join us for an engaging session on Space Defence & Security, where leading voices will share insights into one of the most critical and rapidly evolving sectors in the space industry.
While enjoying your coffee break, we warmly encourage you to visit our exhibitor area. Take the opportunity to explore innovative displays, meet industry leaders, and discover exciting advancements shaping the space sector. It’s the perfect chance to network and gain new insights in a relaxed setting!
This session will explore the future of space transportation and Europe’s role in access to space. Topics include the development of Ariane 6, micro-launchers, and Maia Space, as well as the challenges and opportunities within the European launch sector. Experts will also discuss Swedish access to space, military applications, and future goals for the industry.
The New Space paradigm is changing the entities needed to be involved for Sweden to have a successful space eco system. We will hear from speakers representing some key entities active in Sweden and their views.
While enjoying your coffee break, we warmly encourage you to visit our exhibitor area. Take the opportunity to explore innovative displays, meet industry leaders, and discover exciting advancements shaping the space sector. It’s the perfect chance to network and gain new insights in a relaxed setting!
At Rymdforum 2025, leading Swedish politicians will gather for a high-level panel debate on the future of Sweden’s space policy. As the space sector continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing international collaborations and the need for strategic investments, this discussion will be crucial in defining Sweden’s role in the new space era.
The key takeaways from the first day of Rymdforum 2025 will be summarized, highlighting key discussions, insights, and emerging trends. This session provides a reflective overview, setting the stage for continued dialogue and collaboration in the days ahead.
This pre-event, Neon Nebula Night is for all students and young professionals attending Rymdforum 2025. (Pre-registration is required). Before the grand gala dinner, join us for an exclusive pre-banquet gathering hosted by the Student Union at University West. This is a chance to connect with fellow space enthusiasts, enjoy a delightful tapas-style buffet and just have a nice time together. A bus will depart promptly at 20:00 from University West to the gala dinner at Lilla Nova.
We look forward to see you there!
Khadar Ali, Head of Corporate Relations
Student Union at University West
t: +46 70-99 99 242 e: naringsliv@shv.hv.se
Buses depart from the city center at 19:00 for an unforgettable evening at Innovatum District.
We begin with a special visit at the Saab Car Museum, where curator Peter Bäckström takes us on a fascinating journey through Trollhättan’s industrial history – past, present, and future.
Just a short walk away, the evening continues at Lilla Nova with a gala dinner, featuring high-class food, entertainment and great company in a unique setting.
Return shuttles to the city center will run from 23:00 to 00:00 to ensure a smooth trip back to your hotel.
Don’t miss this highlight of Rymdforum 2025!
Dress code: Business casual
Registration will be at the second floor of the venue. Coffee will be served at the same floor where you also can find our exhibitors.
We begin the day with a seminar summarizing the highlights from yesterday and providing insights into what’s ahead today.
Let’s continue to explore ”Sweden – A New Space Era” together and the possibilities that the future of space activities offers.
Many nations have been quick to adopt the New Space paradigm and adapted their space eco systems in different ways. We will here from the speakers, their view of different nations eco systems. Hopefully this can be an inspiration for us.
Speakers: Aaron Dinardi – Aarospace Solutions, Frank Udnaes – NOSA, John Auburn – ReOrbit and Jens Lundströn – ESA-BIC
This session will highlight cutting-edge space research, featuring insights from leading experts, the discussion will explore new discoveries and fresh results from ongoing space missions.
While enjoying your coffee break, we warmly encourage you to visit our exhibitor area. Take the opportunity to explore innovative displays, meet industry leaders, and discover exciting advancements shaping the space sector. It’s the perfect chance to network and gain new insights in a relaxed setting!
This session will delve into cutting-edge upcoming space science missions, exploring how advanced space technology is expanding our understanding of the universe. The focus here is on future opportunities in space exploration and scientific advancements.
This session will highlight the role of innovation and investment in shaping the space industry, showcasing success stories from pioneering companies. Industry leaders from Python, Hydrosat, and Reorbit will share insights into their journeys, exploring breakthrough technologies, funding strategies, and the challenges of scaling space ventureso.
After enjoying your meal, take the opportunity to explore the exhibitor area and connect with the organizations showcasing their innovative contributions to the space sector.
A view by commercial non-space actors from different industries on how they use and depend on space services and their future needs and expectations.
Speakers: Michael Schön – Volvo Cars Technolgy Fund, Anders Helsing – Ericsson, Torild Lorentzon – Saab Group
Hosted by Högskolan Väst, this session will explore cutting-edge advancements in space fabrication and manufacturing. Expert speakers will discuss emerging technologies, materials, and production methods that are revolutionizing how components for space applications are designed and built. From additive manufacturing to high-precision engineering, this session will highlight key. innovations shaping the future of space technology.
While enjoying your coffee break, we warmly encourage you to visit our exhibitor area. Take the opportunity to explore innovative displays, meet industry leaders, and discover exciting advancements shaping the space sector. It’s the perfect chance to network and gain new insights in a relaxed setting!
This session will explore how space technologies and data are essential in addressing societal challenges and supporting public services. Representatives from government agencies and institutions will discuss how Earth observation, satellite communication, and navigation systems contribute to areas such as climate monitoring, disaster response, national security, and infrastructure development.
This session will explore global trends, collaborations, and emerging opportunities in the space sector. Experts will discuss how international partnerships drive innovation, sustainability, and commercialization in space. With rapid advancements shaping the industry, this session offers a broad perspective on key developments in exploration, satellite technology, and defense.
Key Note speaker: Diana Jack – Blue Origin
As Rymdforum 2025 comes to a close, this final session will summarize the key discussions, insights, and emerging trends from the conference. It will provide a reflective overview of the most important takeaways, highlighting the progress made, challenges identified, and opportunities ahead for the space sector.
This session marks the conclusion of an inspiring event, but also the beginning of continued dialogue, collaboration, and innovation within the global space community.
Thank you for being part of Rymdforum 2025 – until we meet again!
In addition to the Rymdforum conference from May 4th to 6th, the entire week will be filled with space-themed activities, lectures, music and entertainment for both residents and visitors. This Space Week will in many ways enhance both Trollhättan and Sweden’s standing in this field.
