Space Weather Disrupting Critical Infrastructure
Space Zone Theatre

Space Weather Disrupting Critical Infrastructure

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Europe/London

Space Zone Theatre

Hall 4 | Space Zone Theatre
English
About

What happens to Earth’s critical infrastructure when space weather disrupts the systems we depend on?

Space weather can disrupt power, communications and satellite‑enabled systems on Earth. This session explores how space‑originating hazards translate into real‑world disruption, and what it takes to keep critical infrastructure running.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Dr Eamon Scullion, Professor, Northumbria University (Moderator)
  • Simon Machin, Space Weather - Business & Relationship Manager, Met Office
  • François Ginisty, Co-founder & CEO, Augura Space
  • Aleksandra Bavdaz, CEO and Founder, SensFish