Note: The views expressed in the presentations and papers below are those of the authors and do not reflect the policies or views of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. The presentations and papers are provided solely for informational purposes.
| Welcome and Opening Addresses
Moderators: Allyson HUMPHREY/ Markus WOLTRAN |
| Ms. Lakshmi PURI - Deputy Executive Director, UN-Women |
| Ms. Simonetta DI PIPPO - Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs |
| Thematic Session I.: Let's make space work for women's empowerment |
| Space, gender equality and the SDG (plenary CR - 1920)
Moderator: Ruth MIYANDAZI |
| UNISPACE+50 and Space2030 - Markus WOLTRAN, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs |
| Gender Equality, Changing World of Work, and STEM - Anna FALTH, UN-Women & Jennifer BRESLIN, Futuristas |
| Lessons learned from the humanitarian sector on the critical elements that can advance women's leadership and equal participation in innovation and the space sector - Kirsten GELSDORF, University of Virginia |
| Space Diplomacy and Making "Space for Women" Leaders - Namira SALIM, Space Trust |
| Diversity and Inclusiveness As a Growing Priority for Space - Ersilia VAUDO, European Space Agency |
| Space technologies (CR - 1920)
Moderator: Diana RUSU |
| Space Technology for Good - Cassie LEE, Vulcan |
| Space Science and Technology: A Veritable Tool for Demolishing Gender Equality Ceiling in Nigeria - Iroka CHIDINMA, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) |
| Robust geospatial technologies in focus - towards sustainable development - Heidi KUUSNIEMI, Finnish Geospatial Research Institute, National Land Survey |
| The Travelling Telescope Africa - Susan ODUORI, The Travelling Telescope Africa Limited |
| Space technologies (CR - 1846)
Moderator: Markus WOLTRAN |
| Earth Observation Technology: A Sustainable Tool for Women To Monitor The Environment - Bolo BASUTI, Botswana International University of Science & Technology |
| Holding the Universe: The importance of improving spatial reasoning skills in girls and women for STEM success through open access, data-centered 3D strategies - Kimberly ARCAND, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory |
| Equals - A Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age - Ursula WYNHOVEN, ITU |
| Youth for Technology - Njideka HARRY, Youth for Technology Foundation |
| BREAKOUT SESSION I: (plenary CR - 1846)
Let's make space work for women's empowerment |
| Group Discussion on proposals/recommendations (plenary CR - 1920) |
| Thematic Session II.: Let's make space in the aerospace industry and STEM fields work for women's empowerment |
| Public sector and policy (plenary CR - 1920)
Moderator: Markus WOLTRAN |
| Women in Space Activities under the Brazilian Space Program - Maria VIRGINIA ALVES, National Institute for Space Research - Brazil |
| Gender Perspective on the Road to a developing country's space agency: Costa Rican Case - Ana AVILA, Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the International Organizations |
| The Women Role in the Development of the Venezuelan Space Activities - Marglad BENCOMO NOGUERA, The Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities |
| Twinkle, Twinkle Star - Adrienne PROVENZANO |
| Education and media (CR - 1920)
Moderator: Jennifer BRESLIN |
| Gendered Space: Technology Education for Women in Developing Countries - Ocha WITCHAYANEE, Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, Rangsit University |
| Making Science and STEM fun and accessible for kids at an early age and keeping their interest - Lynn BRUNELLE, Lynn Brunelle Productions |
| Girls InSpace project: A new space physics outreach initiative - Alessandra ABE PACINI, InSpace LLC |
| Education and media (CR - 1846)
Moderator: Allyson HUMPHREY |
| The Madame Mars Project: Space For All - Jan MILLSAPPS, Documentary Film Institute, San Francisco State University |
| Written Remarks for the Presentation; The Madame Mars Project: Space For All - Jan MILLSAPPS, Documentary Film Institute, San Francisco State University |
| Spaceward Bound: An Educational, Field-Based Program With Space for Women & Girls - Jennifer BLANK, Blue Marble Space |
| International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Education and Outreach Programmes and Opportunities - Sharafat GADIMOVA, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs |
| Skills and leadership (plenary CR - 1920)
Moderator: Ms. Diana RUSU |
| Rapporteurs from parallel sessions on education and media |
| A colonial space: Women spacefarers of the Antipodes - Alice GORMAN, Flinders University |
| Inspiring future STEM women - the value of realistic role models. Balancing aspiration with internalised prejudice, modesty, and the Imposter Syndrome - Abigail WALLIS, Airbus |
| Leadership is our biggest challenge and key to the future: Project recommendations - Karin NILSDOTTER, Spaceport Sweden |
| Want More Women in Leadership Positions at the Space Sector? Design it. - Angeliki KAPOGLOU, Moon Village Association |
| BREAKOUT SESSION II:
Let's make space in the aerospace industry and STEM work for women's empowerment |
| Group Discussion proposals/recommendations (plenary CR-1920) |
| Thematic Session III.: Let's make the 'Space for Women' project together |
| Stakeholder Perspectives (plenary CR-1920)
Moderator: Lynn BRUNELLE |
| Academia: The Institute of Astronomy commitment towards equality and diversity: policies and measures - Ghina HALABI, Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge |
| Private: The entrepreneurial space sector: a key enabler and beneficiary of women's empowerment - Kristi BRADFORD, Planetary Resources |
| Public Sector: UNISPACE+50 and the need for a 50/50 space from a Mexican Perspective - Lourdes GARCIA-HERNANDEZ, Mexico |
| The role of women in the creation of the Paraguayan space Agency - Hebe ROMERO, Paraguayan Space Agency |
| High-level Panel - UN Secretariat Building |
| OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS - Jan KICKERT, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations |
| KEYNOTE REMARKS - Amina MOHAMMED, Deputy Secretary General United Nations |
| INTRODUCTORY REMARKS - Lakshmi PURI, Deputy Executive Director UN-WOMEN & Simonetta DI PIPPO, Director UNOOSA
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| KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
| Towards a gender equality approach to space exploration - Sandy MAGNUS, Executive Director at American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| PANEL DISCUSSION |
| Moderation and Introductory Remarks - Jan KICKERT, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations Ambassador |
| Vasquez CAROLINA, Minister for Science and Technology Costa Rica |
| Jan WOERNER, Director General European Space Agency |
| Luisella GIULICCHI, President Women in Aerospace-Europe |
| Gabriela RAMOS, OECD Chief of Staff |
| Lakshmi PURI, Deputy Executive Director UN-WOMEN |
| Simonetta DI PIPPO, Director UNOOSA |
| KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
| Scott KELLY, UN - Champion For Space, former NASA-Astronaut |