Launch your Space Career: Meet ESA and Swiss Space Companies
Launch your Space Career: Meet ESA and Swiss Space Companies
🗓️ Thursday, May 7, 2026 , 17:00 - 19:30
📍 University of Zurich Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8092 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!
🤝🏻 PERSONAL COUNSELLING
Personal counselling 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
Prof. Claude Nicollier, First Swiss ESA Astronaut, “Why space matters to UZH students?”
Andrew Kane, Entry level career coordinator ESA, “Careers at ESA”
Jennifer Wadsworth Phi-Lab & Program Manager at ESDI, “New opportunities for ESA in Switzerland”
Pitch talks by companies
Introduction round of counsellors
Jean-Noel Mettler, Academic Advisor and Platform Coordinator at NPOC, moderates the Q&A session.
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Meetings with space counselors at designated locations throughout the lecture hall
Meeting with Swiss Industry at designated tables at apero or lecture hall