FAST FORUM
Inspiring today, shaping the future of tomorrow.
19th & 20th of February
National Military Club | Str. Constantin Mille, nr. 1-3, sct. 1, Bucharest
Registrations are closed
FAST FORUM
Inspiring today, shaping the future of tomorrow.
19th & 20th of February
Cercul Militar Național | Str. Constantin Mille 1, București
Registrations are closed
The only conference about the future of air and space tech in Romania.
Future of Air & Space Technology (FAST) Forum is ROSPIN's manifesto for the future, for you, all those passionate about evolution, technology, and aerospace engineering. 🛰️🚀✈️
The FAST Forum beckons thinkers, innovators, and dreamers to join a confluence where ideas take flight. This is more than a conference; it's a nexus where the future of air and space technology is not just pondered, but crafted. We invite you to be part of a transformative experience that will propel your understanding and enthusiasm to new altitudes. Whether you're an industry veteran or an aspiring professional, the FAST Forum is your launchpad to the next frontier. Reserve your spot among the stars—register today.
A Gathering of Minds Under the Canvas of the Cosmos
The FAST Forum beckons thinkers, innovators, and dreamers to join a confluence where ideas take flight. This is more than a conference; it's a nexus where the future of air and space technology is not just pondered, but crafted. We invite you to be part of a transformative experience that will propel your understanding and enthusiasm to new altitudes. Whether you're an industry veteran or an aspiring professional, the FAST Forum is your launchpad to the next frontier. Reserve your spot among the stars—register today.
Past Events
Building on Our Legacy of Innovation
FAST Forum 2024
Organized at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bucharest, the event brought together over 250 students and young professionals to connect and learn more about the industry.The Venue
A Historic Setting for Innovation
The FAST Forum takes place at the prestigious National Military Club (Cercul Militar Național) in the heart of Bucharest. This architectural masterpiece combines Belle Époque elegance with modern facilities, offering a distinguished atmosphere for our aerospace community to gather, exchange ideas, and forge the future of space technology. The venue features multiple conference halls, each thoughtfully designed to enhance your experience.
Our Speakers
Voices that Resonate with Wisdom and Vision
At FAST Forum, our speakers are the very heartbeat of innovation, bringing a wealth of knowledge from the vanguard of air and space technology. These are the visionaries who have dared to dream and turned those dreams into reality. You will hear from astrophysicists who have their eyes set on the edges of the universe, from engineers who design the vessels that dance with the stars, and from thought leaders shaping the policies that will govern the skies above. Their insights will enlighten, their experiences will inspire, and their foresight will prepare you for the world of tomorrow.
Special Guests
Dr. Dumitru-Dorin PrunariuThe First Romanian Cosmonaut
Dr. Andrei AlexandruPresident of the National Authority for Research (ANC) @ Ministry of Education & Research
Co-Organizers
Rareș-Cristian BișagFounder & General Director @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Maria-Alexandra NițăCo-Founder & Operational Director @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Col. Georgian TudorHead of the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) @ Ministry of National Defence (MApN)
2nd Lt. Elena-Lorena BacîreaTelecommunications Officer @ Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) @ Ministry of National Defence (MApN)
Speakers
Dr. Tudor PrisecaruVice-President of the National Authority for Research (ANC) @ Ministry of Education & Research | President of the Senate @ National University of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (NUSTPB)
Dr. Silvia DinicăSecretary of State @ Ministry of Labour, Youth, Family & Social Protection | ex-Chair of the Science, Technology & Innovation Committe @ Romanian Senate
Gen.**(R.) Prof. Dr. Marius-Eugen OpranAssociate Professor @ National Defense College (ATM) | Vice President, Business Development & Foreign Affairs @ Optoelectronica 2001
Col. Ion NedelcuHead of Acquisition Programs Office (DPA) @ Armaments Department of the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) | ex-Research Engineer @ Romanian Space Agency (ROSA)
Dr. Cătălin VișanAdvisor @ Ministry of Education & Research | Artificial Intelligence Researcher @ National University of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (NUSTPB)
Eduard-Tatian MititeluMember of the Chamber of Deputies and Committees on Industry & Services and IT & Communications @ Romanian Parliament
Pavel PopescuVice-President @ National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM)
Octavian-Nicolae LupuAeronautical, Maritime, Satellite and Amateur Radiocommunications Expert @ National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM)
Dr. Ulpia-Elena BotezatuCo-Chair @ UN-COPUOS Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC) | Policy Officer @ National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics (ICI) & Romanian Space Agency (ROSA)
Dr. Flaviu RăducanuConsultant | ex-Vice Chairman @ European Space Agency (ESA) Board for Human Spaceflight and Robotics Space Exploration | ex-President @ Romanian Space Agency (ROSA)
Dr. Jack TylerSpace Mission Safety Analyst @ United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Armin Purle-KopaczResearcher @ German Aerospace Center (DLR) | ROSPIN-SAT-1 Systems Engineer @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Dr. Ioana CozmuțaFounder & CEO @ G-Space
Dr. Bogdan MarcuTurbomachinery Subject Matter Expert, Propulsion Engineer @ Blue Origin
Andrei SaperaMarketing & Business Developer, ICE Cubes Service @ Space Applications Services
Dr. Anca AngheleaOpen Science Platforms Engineer in the Climate Action, Sustainability and Science Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes @ European Space Agency (ESA)
Radu TudoracheSpacecraft Systems Engineer @ GomSpace | ROSPIN-SAT-1 Technical Lead @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Estefania GedovichProduct Sales Manager @ GomSpace
Dr. Liliana FilipDirector @ Transfer Center for Strategic and Dual Use Tehnologies
Cristian ChițuCo-Founder & Vice-President @ ORISpace | Director of Space @ GMV Romania
Dr. Vlad OlteanuHead of Navigation and Ground Systems @ GMV Romania
Dr. Florin-Adrian StancuProject Manager & GNC Senior SW Engineer @ GMV Romania
Dr. Mihaela-Violeta GheorgheSenior Project Manager, Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analytics Division @ GMV Romania
Mugurel BălanCo-Founder & Vice-President @ ORISpace | Co-Founder & Head of R&D @ RISE
Dr. Marius TrușculescuCo-Founder & CEO @ Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE)
Dr. Ovidiu RațiuFounder @ SpaceTech | Founder & CEO @ Control Data Systems (CDS)
Dr. Ioan BurciuSystem Architect @ Thales Romania
Cosmin StanciuBusiness Group Manager @ AROBS Engineering
Gabriel CodreanBusiness Group Manager @ AROBS Engineering
Lucian MihaiCommercial Manager @ Gonzales Mecanica de Precizie
Horațiu GheorgheQuality Assurance Manager @ High Performance Structures (HPS) Romania
Bogdan LascuSystems Engineer @ SAB Aerospace
Marius ȚoleaProject Manager @ Auromet Electroconstruct
Dr. Mihail BotanHead of Materials and Tribology @ National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" (INCAS)
Dr. Anca NemucSenior Researcher @ National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics (INOE 2000)
Dr. Alexandru GeorgescuScientific Researcher (CS Rank) @ National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics (ICI)
Alexandru MandaFounder & President @ Agora Center for Democracy
Andrei PopaAssociate Policy Expert @ Agora Center for Democracy
Marius IstrateChairman of the Board @ TechAngels Romania | Venture Partner @ 3VC
Bogdan IordacheGeneral Partner @ Underline Ventures
Violeta MihaiSpace and Defence Analyst @ Underline Ventures | SYNAPSE Project Manager @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Ioan IstrateSenior Advisor on Innovation, Strategy, Commercialization | ex-NATO DIANA
Radu PuchiuDirector of the Technology & Society Program @ Aspen Institute Romania
Dr. Beatrice LupuCEO @ LEADERS Foundation
Valentin EneHead of Strategic Analysis Service @ Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre (E-ARC)
Gabriela MateiExpert @ Resilience Core Initiative
Dragoș IlincaAerospace Engineer @ EUROCONTROL | Earth Observation (EO) Engineer @ AIM Space
Simonel-Olimpiu DavidDevOps Engineer @ COERA | Earth Observation (EO) Product Owner @ AIM Space | Satellite Data Processing Masterclass Project Manager @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
David SeuCo-Founder & CTO @ CO2 Angels
Iustinian ȘerbanISVV Software Engineer @ Control Data Systems (CDS) | RIVER Rover Project Manager @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Tudor MihălcioiuSYNAPSE Communications Member @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Vlad KoblicicaStack OverFlood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Lucia-Antonia SzecsiStack OverFlood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
George-Alexandru MarianSolar Crew team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Gabriel-Răzvan PopValkyrion team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Andreea Nicoleta BrandiburuBeyond the Flood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Maria BadeaBeyond the Flood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Andrei-Toma StoicaFrom Detections to Changes team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Radu CheluFrom Detections to Changes team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Elena IstrateTactical Positioning System team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Gyorgy Mihnea ViktorTactical Positioning System team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Ana-Maria IliuțăHead of Engineering @ GalacTech
Agenda
Explore the Skies and Beyond at FAST Forum
Join us as we chart the course for tomorrow's horizons at FAST Forum, the premier event for the Future of Air & Space Technologies. Our comprehensive agenda is meticulously designed to ignite discussions, spark innovation, and foster collaborations. Delve into a full day of groundbreaking sessions led by industry trailblazers, as we unravel the mysteries of aerospace and push the boundaries of what's possible. From the latest advancements in aeronautics to the pioneering exploration of space, our agenda is your gateway to the future. Stay tuned for a schedule that promises to elevate your perspective and inspire action.
09:00 - 09:30
09:00 - 10:00
Welcome Coffee & Registration & Underline Ventures Side Event
Inspiration Stage | 60 min
* Key note - Violeta Mihai
** Panel - Space and Startups - The New Space Age is Here
Violeta MihaiKey note | Space and Defence Analyst @ Underline Ventures
Bogdan IordacheGeneral Partner @ Underline Ventures
Dr. Marius TrușculescuCo-Founder & CEO @ Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE)
Dr. Mihail BotanHead of Materials and Tribology @ National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" (INCAS)
Ioan IstrateSenior Advisor on Innovation, Strategy, Commercialization | ex-NATO DIANA
09:30 - 09:45
09:45 - 10:00
Key note - Lorena Bacîrea - ASR
Forum Stage | 15 min
2nd Lt. Elena-Lorena BacîreaTelecommunications Officer @ Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) @ Ministry of National Defence (MApN)
10:00 - 10:30
Special key note - Dumitru Prunariu
Forum Stage | 30 min
Dr. Dumitru-Dorin PrunariuThe First Romanian Cosmonaut
10:30 - 11:30
Panel - From Research to Capability: Romania's Space R&D Landscape
Forum Stage | 60 min
Armin Purle-KopaczModerator | Researcher @ German Aerospace Center (DLR) | ROSPIN-SAT-1 Systems Engineer @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
Col. Ion NedelcuHead of Acquisition Programs Office (DPA) @ Armaments Department of the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) | ex-Research Engineer @ Romanian Space Agency (ROSA)
Dr. Tudor PrisecaruVice-President of the National Authority for Research (ANC) @ Ministry of Education & Research | President of the Senate @ National University of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (NUSTPB)
Dr. Vlad OlteanuHead of Navigation and Ground Systems @ GMV Romania
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:15
Key note - Maria-Alexandra Niță - ROSPIN
Forum Stage | 15 min
Maria-Alexandra NițăCo-Founder & Operational Director @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
12:15 - 13:15
Panel - Romania's Aerospace Workforce: Education, Skills and Industry Needs
Forum Stage | 60 min
Dr. Silvia DinicăModerator | Secretary of State @ Ministry of Labour, Youth, Family & Social Protection | ex-Chair of the Science, Technology & Innovation Committe @ Romanian Senate
Dr. Cătălin VișanAdvisor @ Ministry of Education & Research | Artificial Intelligence Researcher @ National University of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (NUSTPB)
Dr. Beatrice LupuCEO @ LEADERS Foundation
Maria-Alexandra NițăCo-Founder & Operational Director @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)
13:15 - 13:30
Key note - Anca Anghelea (online) - ESA
Forum Stage | 15 min
Dr. Anca Anghelea(online) Open Science Platforms Engineer in the Climate Action, Sustainability and Science Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes @ European Space Agency (ESA)
13:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:15
Key note - Marius Eugen Opran - ATM | ROSA | Optoelectronica 2001
Forum Stage | 15 min
Gen.**(R.) Prof. Dr. Marius-Eugen OpranAssociate Professor @ National Defense College (ATM) | Vice President, Business Development & Foreign Affairs @ Optoelectronica 2001
15:00 - 15:15
Key Note - Gabriela Matei - Resilience Core Initiative
Inspiration Stage | 15 min
Gabriela MateiExpert @ Resilience Core Initiative
15:15 - 16:15
Panel - Dual-Use Technologies: Bridging Civil, Defence and Space
Forum Stage | 60 min
Dr. Flaviu RăducanuModerator | Consultant | ex-Vice Chairman @ European Space Agency (ESA) Board for Human Spaceflight and Robotics Space Exploration | ex-President @ Romanian Space Agency (ROSA)
Col. Georgian TudorHead of the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) @ Ministry of National Defence (MApN)
Cosmin StanciuBusiness Group Manager @ AROBS Engineering
Dr. Liliana FilipDirector @ Transfer Center for Strategic and Dual Use Tehnologies
15:15 - 16:15
Panel - Earth Observation: From Data to Decision-Making
Inspiration Stage | 60 min
Simonel-Olimpiu DavidModerator | DevOps Engineer @ COERA | Earth Observation (EO) Product Owner @ AIM Space
David SeuCo-Founder & CTO @ CO2 Angels
Dragoș IlincaAerospace Engineer @ EUROCONTROL | Earth Observation (EO) Engineer @ AIM Space
Dr. Mihaela-Violeta GheorgheSenior Project Manager, Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analytics Division @ GMV Romania
16:15 - 16:30
Key note - Bogdan Marcu (online) - Blue Origin
Forum Stage | 15 min
Dr. Bogdan Marcu(online) Turbomachinery Subject Matter Expert, Propulsion Engineer @ Blue Origin
16:15 - 16:30
Spotlight - AIM Space EO Platform PoC Launch
Inspiration Stage | 15 min
Simonel-Olimpiu DavidDevOps Engineer @ COERA | Earth Observation (EO) Product Owner @ AIM Space
16:30 - 16:45
Key note - Ioana Cozmuța (online) - G-Space
Forum Stage | 15 min
Dr. Ioana Cozmuța(online) Founder & CEO @ G-Space
16:30 - 16:45
16:45 - 17:45
Panel - From Space Assets to Critical Infrastructure: Security Challenges
Forum Stage | 60 min
Radu PuchiuModerator | Director of the Technology & Society Program @ Aspen Institute Romania
Pavel PopescuVice-President @ National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM)
Valentin EneHead of Strategic Analysis Service @ Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre (E-ARC)
Dr. Alexandru GeorgescuScientific Researcher (CS Rank) @ National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics (ICI)
Gabriel CodreanBusiness Group Manager @ AROBS Engineering
16:45 - 17:30
Spotlight - Satellite Data Processing Masterclass Presentations
Inspiration Stage | 45 min
Simonel-Olimpiu DavidModerator | DevOps Engineer @ COERA | Earth Observation (EO) Product Owner @ AIM Space
Vlad KoblicicaStack OverFlood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Lucia-Antonia SzecsiStack OverFlood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
George-Alexandru MarianSolar Crew team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Gabriel-Răzvan PopValkyrion team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Andreea Nicoleta BrandiburuBeyond the Flood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Maria BadeaBeyond the Flood team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Andrei-Toma StoicaFrom Detections to Changes team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Radu CheluFrom Detections to Changes team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Elena IstrateTactical Positioning System team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Gyorgy Mihnea ViktorTactical Positioning System team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
17:30 - 17:45
Spotlight - GalacTech Story
Inspiration Stage | 15 min
Ana-Maria IliuțăHead of Engineering @ GalacTech
17:45 - 18:00
Our Partners
United in the Pursuit of Innovation
The FAST Forum is proud to stand with a constellation of partners who share our vision of a future sculpted by the advancement of air and space technologies. Our partners are integral to the fabric of this event, providing the support and resources that make this journey possible. They are esteemed educational institutions, pioneering aerospace companies, and leading-edge tech firms—all committed to fostering a community that thrives on progress and innovation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these organizations for helping us turn the FAST Forum into a beacon of inspiration and ingenuity.
Strategic Partners
Main Industry Partner
Industry Partners
International Partners
Community Partners
Media Partners
Organized by
FAST Forum 2026 Team
Rareș BișagFounder & General Director | ROSPIN
Maria-Alexandra NițăCo-Founder & Operational Director | ROSPIN
Anastasia HerbilPM | ROSPIN
Ioana-Ștefania NeaguEvents & Logistics | ROSPIN
Tudor StanEvents & Logistics | ROSPIN
Ema-Ana ChireaParticipant Experience | ROSPIN
Robert-Alexandru SărbătoareParticipant Experience | ROSPIN
Ruxandra-Maria TrifanSpeakers & Partner Relations | ROSPIN
Elisabeta PopeangaOutreach | ROSPIN