Space industry game changers!

Space industry explained by experts for technicians and space enthusiasts

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Meet the Speakers

No clue about space industry? Or already there and looking for a new connections?

Our speakers would cover various topics in the language understandable by everyone. For more technical discussions you can poke them during the breat.

Kartik Kumar

CEO | Satsearch

  • Kartik is CEO at satsearch B.V., the global marketplace for the space industry. He studied Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology, specializing in astrodynamics.

    Kartik is passionate about opening up the space industry. Accordingly, during his PhD, he started an open-source astrodynamics toolbox called Tudat (TU Delft Astrodynamics Toolbox) that is now widely used for education and research.

    Kartik has previously been actively involved in the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) and the Austrian Space Forum (OeWF). He is currently a Karman Fellow.

  • Satsearch connects buyers and suppliers across the global space sector through an online platform (https://satsearch.com).

    By digitalizing the global space supply chain and showcasing supplier capabilities through their website, satsearch works to accelerate systems engineering trade studies for teams building space missions across space agencies, commercial companies, and research institutes.

    The company spun out of Delft University of Technology in 2016 and successfully completed the European Space Agency's Business Incubation Programme (ESA BIC) in 2020 at the center in Noordwijk.

Daniela Jović

CEO and Founder | ORBITALYX

  • Daniela Jović is the Founder of ORBITALYX and Mission Lead of CroCube, Croatia’s first satellite. With experience in CubeSat missions, launch procurement, and business development, she supports startups, research teams, and emerging space nations in navigating the NewSpace landscape.

    As a mentor with ESA BIC and the Cassini Business Accelerator, and through active roles at leading space conferences, she advocates for accessibility, collaboration, and stronger visibility in the sector.

  • ORBITALYX works across the NewSpace sector to strengthen visibility, accelerate business development, and secure access to orbit.

    The company supports clients with brand communication, international representation, launch procurement, and event engagement. With experience from multiple successful satellite missions, ORBITALYX bridges technical capability and market presence, giving new players the tools to compete and grow in the global space economy.

Giulia Guerrieri

  • Giulia serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Impulso.Space and bring a background in Aerospace Engineering.

    I oversee mission operations for satellite projects, coordinate launch campaigns, and lead the company’s marketing and communication strategy, combining technical knowledge with a commercial approach. I combine technical expertise with a commercial approach to support clients and build strong, long-term partnerships in the space sector.

  • Impulso.space enables companies to reach orbit seamlessly with end-to-end launch services. We manage the full process from shipment, customs clearance, insurance, and hazardous tasks like refueling to satellite preparation and in-orbit delivery. Integrating logistics and operations into one workflow, we ensure reliable, secure, and efficient delivery of satellites and payloads

Bence Mátyás

  • Dr. Bence Mátyás, Founder and CEO of Genesis Space Flight Laboratories, ESA BIC awardee, mission lead of MAYASAT-1, and author of multiple research papers and books, is a multiple idea and know-how owner. He is building the GEN reentry capsules and working to expand access to space, making microgravity research truly accessible.

  • Genesis Space Flight Laboratories develops GEN reentry capsules, returnable orbiting laboratories that make microgravity research and in-space manufacturing accessible at scale. After a successful debut with MayaSat-1 on SpaceX Transporter-14 in June 2025, the company has secured three follow-up launches in 2026 and is preparing a larger GEN vehicle for 2027 to serve industrial customers. Alongside missions, Genesis SFL is building a product portfolio of onboard computers, deployables, and scientific payload modules, creating multiple revenue streams while lowering entry barriers for new-space startups.

Ondřej Krepl

  • Ondrej Krepl is the CTO of Stellar Exploration s.r.o., leading the development of Electrical Power and Chemical Propulsion Systems for small satellites.

    With over 12 years of aerospace experience through roles in a global aviation company and a major European spacecraft Large System Integrator, he combines systems engineering expertise with strategic leadership. He contributed to Ariane 6 structures, designed parts flying on GEO, and authored a Czech scientific small satellite mission. He is also the founder of Stellar Nuclear — a company on a mission to make space nuclear again.

  • Stellar Exploration s.r.o. is a European SME which specializes in Electric Power Systems, Chemical Propulsion Systems and RF technologies for Small Satellites. A team of 28+ multi-disciplinary engineers executes end-to-end product development in Brno and Prague, Czech Republic.

Pearly Pandya

Director, International Government Business | Axiom Space

  • At Axiom Space, Pearly Pandya is enabling access to low-Earth orbit for international governments, industries, and researchers.

    Pearly is the company’s Asia Region Lead and played a key role in the foundational discussions for the historic ISRO-NASA joint human spaceflight effort (Axiom Mission 4). She seeks to bridge her professional experiences in both the space and medical device fields, as she continues to bridge her own two worlds as an Indian American.

    Pearly received her B.S. Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and M.S. Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.

  • Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow.

    Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity’s journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit.

    Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.