OPPORTUNITY: ECSECO SPRING SCHOOL COMES TO LATVIA

ECSECO Spring School, organized by the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce (ECSECO), is happening for the very first time in Riga, Latvia! Set to take place on May 14th, this exclusive event is a side event to the Baltic’s premier deep tech gathering — Deep Tech Atelier (May 15–16), and will be hosted at the Riga Technical University (RTU).

Why Attend ESCECO Spring School

The ECSECO Spring School offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with the sharpest minds in the European space economy. From policymakers and academic leaders to industry experts, this day is packed with insights, connections, and next-gen innovation. ESCECO Spring School will happen in Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia

Program Highlights

🔹 Opening & Welcome

  • Luca Del Monte & Prof. Vito Albino – European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Nikolai Adamovitch – Commercialization Reactor
  • Tālis Juhna & Aleksejs Klokovs – RTU

🔹 Keynotes

  • Introduction to Space Commercialisation – Luca Del Monte (ESA)
  • Does Technology Drive Space Economy? – Prof. Vito Albino (Politecnico di Bari)

🔹 Lectures & Flash Talks

  • Measuring and interpreting the space economy – Charlotte Mathieu (ESA), Juris Nitiss (Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia)
  • Startup to Scale-Up: ESA’s roadmap – Gianluigi Baldesi
  • Geopolitics of Outer Space – Marco Providdera
  • Dual-Use Innovation, Academia Spin-offs, and Commercial Success Stories – Alyssa Frayling, Nikolai Adamovitch, Ben Kawak
  • Industrial innovation, national strategies & Earth observation – Kristaps Banga, Angelina Bekasova, Joe Cotti

🔹 Lab Tour

Explore the Aeronautics, Space Engineering and Transport Institute & Design Factory at RTU with Aleksejs Klokovs

How to Participate

To join this exceptional event, follow these simple steps:

  1. Fill out the registration form: Register for ECSECO Spring School
  2. Become an ECSECO member (if you're not one already): Join ECSECO

Participation is free but registration is required!

And don’t miss Deep Tech Atelier 2025, happening right after on May 15–16. It's the Baltics’ largest Deep Tech event — a powerhouse of innovation featuring scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors from all over Europe. Register for Deep Tech Atelier for free: deeptechatelier.com

Let’s shape the future of the space economy — right here in the heart of the Baltics. See you in Riga! 🌍✨

This event is part of the ERDF project No. 1.1.1.1/1/24/I/001: “More Efficient Implementation and Management of Latvia's Science Policy”.