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German Canadian Concourse 2013
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held on 15 November 2013
at the premises of
Embassy of Canada
to Germany
in Berlin.
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Environment Canada
in Gatineau/Ottawa
(via video conference)
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This year's space-related theme addressed companies and institutional organizations engaging in the space sector and individuals interested in developing their connections to the German and Canadian space industries/communities. The conference's focus was on successful German-Canadian joint ventures in space and opportunities for cooperation in the future.
The Conference approached topics such as international space policies, strategic bilateral cooperation, transatlantic business models and technical accomplishments through German-Canadian collaborations on space programmes.
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Conference – Transatlantic Session |
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The transatlantic character of the conference session, the core eement of the Concourse, was brought out through the simultaneous organization of the conference in Canada and Germany.
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Embassy of Canada
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Berlin
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Environment Canada
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Gatineau/Ottawa
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The main session was hosted at the Embassy of Canada in Berlin; a video conference session at the premises of Environment Canada in Gatineau near Ottawa allowwed Canada-based participants to join in the discussion. Presentations on the conference topic and a panel discussion provided an opportunity to exchange views on space topics under a transatlantic angle.
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"Space Cooperation across the Atlantic"
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Dr. Thomas Weißenberg
Head of Department International Cooperation
DLR – German Aerospace Centre
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"Space Solutions for Emerging Markets"
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Mr. Andreas Dippelhofer
Project Manager
ESA Business Incubation Centre Bavaria / Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO)
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"Attractive Launch Solutions for Future Canadian Small Satellite Missions"
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Dr. Christian Steimle
Mission Manager
Eurockot Launch Services
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"The World's first HD Video from Space"
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Mr. Wade Larson
President & COO
UrtheCast
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"Ground Station Antennas, Cooperation Canada – Germany"
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Mr. Klaus Düspohl
Director Sales/Marketing
Vertex Antennentechnik
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"German-Canadian Radar Co-operation Potential"
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Mr. Alexander Kaptein
Head of Future Programs
Astrium GEO Information Services (Infoterra GmbH)
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Panel discussion: "Space Commercialization: Canadian German Perspectives"
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Moderator:
Mr. Daniel Scuka, EJR-Quartz for ESA -
European Space Agency
Panelists:
Mr. John Bowers, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
Dr. Gordon Deecker, Natural Resources Canada
Mr. Peter Freeborn, Eurockot Launch Services GmbH
Mr. Alexander Kaptein, Astrium Services GEO (Infoterra GmbH)
Dr. Thomas Weißenberg, DLR – German Aerospace Centre
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Field Trip |
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In the frame of the field trip, an integral part of the German Canadian Concourse, participants were invited to visit two start-up space comapanies in Berlin Adlershof.
The organizers are grateful to the management of Berlin Space Technologies and Active Space Technologies for welconing the GCC at their premises and for giving an insight into their international business relations and sharing their experiences with German-Canadian cooperation in their respective fields.
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Networking – Reception |
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The conference session of the GCC 2013 was concluded during an evening reception. GCC receptions provide the opportunity for conference participants to socialize and to exchange on topics of relevance for professionals with German-Canadian relations. Networking is a key element of this exchange.
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The GCC 2013 reception hosted by EADS Astrium at its Berlin offices offered an envrionment to follow up on discussions and to explore possibilities for new Canadian-German cooperation in the space sector.
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Crown Sponsors |
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Premium Sponsors |
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An Innovative Platform for Transatlantic Cooperation
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The German Canadian Concourse has a track record of bringing together thought leaders and decision-makers on up-to-date innovative topics with a relevance to Canada and Germany.
The GCC is a conference series in the spirit of the recent declaration by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and Canada's National Research Council (NRC) on strengthening German-Canadian cooperation on innovative projects. The GCC is an established format to foster the process of connecting Canadian and German initiatives. With German-Canadian exchange expected to be boosted by newly-signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the GCC aims to expand its platform for showcasing successful examples of German-Canadian cooperation and for launching further collaboration between the two countries.
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The GCC Match-Making Process
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The German Canadian Concourse is about match-making.
Bringing together German and Canadian thought leaders from topic-matter relevant industries, academic institutions and the public sector during the daylong event creates a
unique opportunity to generate transatlantic linkages between participants.
Provided in part by the Transatlantic Symposium format, which uses a live video-link connecting the German and Canadian Concourse Hubs, the GCC also offers a custom match-making service
built into the conference itself. As part of this service, participant profiles generated during the registration are used to connect matched parties ad-hoc using video booths to bridge
the Atlantic whenever required.
Participants are offered the option to have their personal profiles included into a follow-up on potential transatlantic opportunities.
Be a part of the match-making – use the virtual chatrooms ...
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