Event report
Past Event | Future of Space: Sovereignty, Security, and Innovation
The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (FCCS), in collaboration with the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), hosted a forward-looking event titled “Future of Space: Sovereignty, Security and Innovation” recently. The event brought together key public and private stakeholders to explore how countries and companies can navigate the evolving space landscape while balancing national interests, global cooperation, and cutting-edge innovation.
We extend our sincere thanks to our distinguished speakers:
- Mr. Jonathan Hung, Executive Director, Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn)
- ME7 Jinghua Guo, Head of Plans and Chief Digitalisation Officer, Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), Singapore Armed Forces
- Mr. Hugues Pavie, Head of Connected Intelligence Asia Pacific, Airbus Defence and Space
- Mr. François Dubrulle, Founder and CEO, Qosmosys
- The session wasmoderated by Mr. Sia Kheng Yok, Chief Executive of Association of Aerospace Industries
Key Takeaways:
- Sovereignty in space is increasingly linked to national security, with countries striving for autonomy in Earth observation, secure communications, and dual-use technologies.
- Export regulations and global interdependencies pose challenges for both innovation and collaboration, especially for smaller or emerging space nations.
- Public-private partnerships and the role of agile commercial space companies are essential in driving innovation while respecting national and international frameworks.
- Companies like Qosmosys and Airbus highlighted the importance of aligning strategic goals with technical innovation, while public agencies emphasized inclusive and responsible ecosystem development.
For more information about the Aeronautic, Space, Defence and Security Committee, please contact Emily Jiang ejiang(@)fccsingapore.com
