EPFL Space Day 2026 – “From Classroom to Cosmos”
Event details
| Date | 08.05.2026 |
| Hour | 09:00 › 17:00 |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
Bringing the EPFL Space Community Together
EPFL’s space ecosystem blends education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, from student projects to orbital missions, across disciplines. United by a passion for exploration and sustainability, we aim to inspire the next generation of space pioneers.
Join us for exciting presentations during the day with an exhibition area, including EPFL startups, student associations and PhDs.
This event strengthens connections, highlights achievements, and reflects the EPFL Space Center’s mission: to educate, innovate, lead in sustainability, and engage with society.
Let's bring the EPFL Community together, from Classroom to Cosmos!
Programme
9:00–9:15 — Welcome Address
From the EPFL Presidency, Prof. Anna Fontcuberta i Morral
9:15–9:30 — Opening Remarks
Emmanuelle David, EPFL Space Center Executive Director: Introducing “From Classroom to Cosmos”
9:30–10:15 — Keynote
Daniel Neuenschwander, Prof. of Practice
10:15–10:45 — Coffee Break & Networking
Exhibition area open
10:45–12:15 — "From Classroom to Cosmos"
Student teams present satellite projects, analog missions, and more
12:15–13:15 — Lunch & Networking
Exhibition area open
13:15–13:45 — Presentation of EPFL Minor in Space Technologies
Curriculum, student stories, career pathways
13:45–14:00 — EPFL Startups Showcase
14:00–14:45 — EPFL PhD Lightning Talks
Cutting-edge research with mission or startup potential
14:45–15:15 — Coffee Break & Networking
Exhibition area open
15:15–16:45 — Round Table: “Let’s Talk Space! Charting EPFL’s Strategic Vision — From Classroom to Cosmos”
16:45–17:00 — Closing Remarks
Emmanuelle David, EPFL Space Center Executive Director: Reinforcing collaboration and innovation
REGISTRATION MANDATORY
EPFL’s space ecosystem blends education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, from student projects to orbital missions, across disciplines. United by a passion for exploration and sustainability, we aim to inspire the next generation of space pioneers.
Join us for exciting presentations during the day with an exhibition area, including EPFL startups, student associations and PhDs.
This event strengthens connections, highlights achievements, and reflects the EPFL Space Center’s mission: to educate, innovate, lead in sustainability, and engage with society.
Let's bring the EPFL Community together, from Classroom to Cosmos!
Programme
9:00–9:15 — Welcome Address
From the EPFL Presidency, Prof. Anna Fontcuberta i Morral
9:15–9:30 — Opening Remarks
Emmanuelle David, EPFL Space Center Executive Director: Introducing “From Classroom to Cosmos”
9:30–10:15 — Keynote
Daniel Neuenschwander, Prof. of Practice
10:15–10:45 — Coffee Break & Networking
Exhibition area open
10:45–12:15 — "From Classroom to Cosmos"
Student teams present satellite projects, analog missions, and more
12:15–13:15 — Lunch & Networking
Exhibition area open
13:15–13:45 — Presentation of EPFL Minor in Space Technologies
Curriculum, student stories, career pathways
13:45–14:00 — EPFL Startups Showcase
14:00–14:45 — EPFL PhD Lightning Talks
Cutting-edge research with mission or startup potential
14:45–15:15 — Coffee Break & Networking
Exhibition area open
15:15–16:45 — Round Table: “Let’s Talk Space! Charting EPFL’s Strategic Vision — From Classroom to Cosmos”
16:45–17:00 — Closing Remarks
Emmanuelle David, EPFL Space Center Executive Director: Reinforcing collaboration and innovation
REGISTRATION MANDATORY
Links
Practical information
- Informed public
- Registration required
Organizer
Contact
- Joanna Jermini-Howard