31 May 2025 to 3 June 2025
ESTEC
Europe/Amsterdam timezone

List of Sessions

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  1. 02/06/2025, 08:00

    Make sure you arrive early enough with a valid ticket! We will close the doors at 9AM sharp!

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  2. 02/06/2025, 09:00

    The day kicks off in grand style with the opening ceremony.

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  3. 02/06/2025, 09:30

    Future-Proofing Our Planet: Tackling the Environmental Challenges of the Next 60 Years

    Join us for an engaging and insightful workshop focused on addressing the pressing environmental challenges posed by climate change.
    The session will kick off with a collaborative brainstorming round, where participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the main...

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  4. 02/06/2025, 09:30

    What should we expect in the next 50 years regarding human presence in space? 👩‍🚀
    A pool of experts in the field will address this question, by talking about the future challenges and innovations for off-Earth human settlement. 🌍 In 50 years, what will planetary human exploration look like? 🚀 Just follow our session to find out!

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  5. 02/06/2025, 10:20
  6. 02/06/2025, 10:30

    Mission MACARONI

    The workshop will begin with an introduction to the CDF room and the ways that experts use it to design ESA's future space missions. Right after, you will experience the CDF like a real domain expert for a special mission called MACARONI: MArs Communication And Relay Orbital Network Infrastructure.

    Mission Description: In 2039, astronauts are gearing up for a...

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  7. 02/06/2025, 10:30

    Mission possible: Rapid Ideation for Space Innovation

    Join fellow young professionals from the space industry in an interactive and fast-paced ideation challenge! During this session, you’ll work in small teams to tackle real and forward-thinking challenges introduced at the start.
    You’ll begin with a round of individual brainstorming, followed by collaborative idea sharing...

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  8. 02/06/2025, 10:30

    The topic? Planetary defence, nothing less. Three experts, three groundbreaking missions, and you, the audience, right at the heart of it all. Get your questions ready (yes, we're talking about nudging asteroids) and dive into the technologies that could save our planet!
    NEOMIR – an infrared eye in the sky, spotting asteroids hidden by the glare of the Sun 🌞
    RAMSES – a close-up exploration...

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  9. 02/06/2025, 11:20

    Seize the opportunity to meet other Young Professionals at YPE’s Professional Networking Session! Connect with fellow YPs to share your experiences, gain new insights, and expand your network.

    Join us for 30 minutes of dynamic networking! Participants will be divided into groups where they can choose between:
    🔹 Professional Discussions – Engage in conversations on space-related...

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  10. 02/06/2025, 11:50

    Space exploration is entering an exciting new era, and it’s all fueled by investment and innovation! 🚀 We will be talking about building planetary and interplanetary infrastructure, unlocking the hidden resources scattered across our solar system, and doing it all in a way that’s sustainable for the long term. 🌍💫 The goal is to create a future where space exploration benefits everyone on...

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  11. 02/06/2025, 11:50

    Echoes of Earth: How shall we live… Out there?

    What kind of world would we create if we could start from scratch, on a brand-new planet? In this workshop we will time-travel into the future in a thought-experiment and prepare for settling on a distant planet.
    The session will start with a short introduction of 'Ardanis IV', an Earth-like exoplanet that humanity has identified...

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  12. 02/06/2025, 12:45
  13. Josef Aschbacher
    02/06/2025, 14:00

    Join us for an inspiring event with our Director General! He will share his vision for the future of space exploration and innovation. Following his talk, the DG will be joined by a panel of esteemed experts, diving into an engaging discussion about the future of European Space. To wrap up, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask your questions.

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  14. 02/06/2025, 16:00

    Making ESA a Household Name

    We all want ESA to be a household name. Many outreach ideas have been thrown around the YP community with the hope of changing this. This session is to brainstorm and settle on one or two actionable projects for Young ESA to carry forward in partnership with the ESA Communications Team. If you’re motivated to spend some time in 2025 to **help push ESA’s image...

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  15. 02/06/2025, 16:55

    Have you ever thought about how your favourite science fiction TV shows, movies, or books came to be? Or how they might have inspired real-life ESA missions? In this session, 4 Incredible panellists will be exploring the intersection between art and technology for space. A range of creatives and experts on the future of ESA will be answering your questions, and exploring what space science and...

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  16. 02/06/2025, 17:45
  17. 02/06/2025, 20:30

    Get ready for an unforgettable night at the YPE 2025 Gala evening! You can register for the Gala in the registration form. Tickets include complementary drinks, snacks, and live music at a wonderful venue right in the heart of Leiden. You can expect an evening filled with fun, music, new friends, and a great way to round off what will be an incredible day at YPE!

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  18. 03/06/2025, 11:00

    Join us for an inspiring session designed to empower young professionals in the space industry!

    🚀 Part 1 – Panel Discussion
    Experts from ESA with diverse backgrounds will share their experiences and inspire discussions on how to support and empower YPs in the space industry.

    ☕ Coffee Break & Interactive Activity
    During the coffee break you will have the chance to:
    •...

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  19. 03/06/2025, 14:00

    The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Young ESA Working Group is delighted to invite you to our EDI session at the YPE!
    Are you passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion, but never get the chance to engage with them in your everyday life? Or maybe you've only heard of these topics, but never got around diving deeper? Then the EDI session is the right place for you!
    On **Tuesday 3...

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  20. 03/06/2025, 14:00

    Get ready to explore the cutting-edge facilities at ESA with our exciting lab tours! We are offering tours of a variety of the labs at ESTEC. Keep an eye on your emails for the registration form for these tours.

    Here are the labs that are offering tours:

    🛰️ YPSat Laboratory
    The Young Professionals Satellite (YPSat) laboratory is focused on the development of the Angiology in...

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  21. 03/06/2025, 16:30

    🚀 Join the Space Slam! 🌌

    Are you passionate about space? Do you have a cosmic idea or project you'd love to share? Here's your chance! Present your space-related topic in a fun and engaging 5-10 minute presentation. Whether you choose to dance, sing, rhyme, or showcase dynamic slides filled with memes, the stage is yours. Every participant will win the audience's admiration, but the most...

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  22. Isabelle Thierrin
  23. Bianca Tacconi

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  24. Make sure you arrive early enough with a valid ticket! We will close the doors at 9AM sharp!

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  25. At the YPE, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your project with a poster in a designated area for all attendees. Attendees can freely explore the posters, and you’ll have the chance to present your work to them. Your poster can cover any topic you’ve worked on, whether it’s in science, technology, education, or business—everyone is welcome to participate. Attendees will be able to vote...

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  26. Are you passionate about space? Do you have a cosmic idea or project you'd love to share? Here's your chance! Present your space-related topic in a fun and engaging 5-10 minute presentation. Whether you choose to dance, sing, rhyme, or showcase dynamic slides filled with memes, the stage is yours. Every participant will win the audience's admiration, but the most entertaining and innovative...

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