Launch your Space Career: Meet ESA and Swiss Space Companies
🗓️ Thursday, May 7, 2026 , 17:00 - 19:30
📍 University of Zurich Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Lecture room Y15-G-60
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🚀 Launch Your Space Career: Meet ESA & Swiss Space Companies
Discover career opportunities in the European and Swiss space ecosystem. From ESA programs to industry pathways, this event brings together key players shaping the future of space. Organized by UZH Space and Space Exchange Switzerland, the event features insights from ESA representatives, Swiss space companies, and experienced professionals — including career talks, Q&A, and direct networking opportunities.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, this is your chance to explore entry-level programs, internships, and career paths in the space sector — and connect directly with experts in the field.
🎟️ REGISTRATION:
Click here to register to the event.
During registration, you are encouraged to submit any questions in advance, as there will be a moderated Q&A session during the event.
🤝🏻 PERSONAL COUNSELLING
Personal counselling (informal one-to-one meetings) will be available throughout the event to speak directly with interested participants - no reservation or sign-up is required.
Program
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Ravit Helled, Director, UZH Space, Opening remarks
Claude Nicollier, First Swiss, ESA Astronaut - “From UZH to the stars”
Andrew Kane, Entry-Level Career Coordinator, ESA - “Careers at ESA”
Jennifer Wadsworth Phi-Lab & Program Manager, ESDI -“The Goldilocks Zone for Space Careers”
Pitch talks by companies (Beyond Gravity, EuroTube, EcoDeltaV)
Introduction round of counsellors
Jean-Noel Mettler, UZH Space Coordinator, will moderate the Q&A session, addressing notably the questions you submit in advance through the registration form.
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Meetings with Space Counselors throughout the lecture hall
Meetings with Swiss industry representatives throughout the lecture hall or at the apéro