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FAST ForumConference · 19-20 February 2026

FAST Forum 2026

National Military Club, Bucharest

68speakers on two stages

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FAST Forum 2026 in numbers

Two days, two stages, one conversation about Romania in space

On 19 and 20 February 2026, ROSPIN and the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) brought the air and space community to the National Military Club in Bucharest. Keynotes, panels and project spotlights covered space policy, industry, research, defence, education and entrepreneurship.

68speakers
16keynotes
12panels
7project spotlights
2stages, over two days
20partners

Industry & integration

Romania's role in the space sector, and space production and quality, from standards to orbit.

Space policy

Current frameworks and future directions for Romania's space policy.

Research & exploration

From research to capability, and from Earth to other celestial bodies: Romania's role in space exploration.

Defence & security

Dual-use technologies bridging civil, defence and space, and space assets as critical infrastructure.

SatCom & Earth observation

SatCom in modern space systems, and Earth observation from data to decision-making.

Workforce & entrepreneurship

Education, skills and industry needs, and the opportunities and challenges of building a space company in Romania.

  • A special keynote by Dr. Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu, the first Romanian cosmonaut
  • Keynotes from ASR, GMV Romania, GomSpace, the National Authority for Research and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and online from ESA and Blue Origin
  • Project spotlights: ROSPIN-SAT-1, SYNAPSE, RIVER Rover, AIM Space, CO2 Angels, GalacTech and the Satellite Data Processing Masterclass teams
  • An Underline Ventures side event on space and startups, plus partner stands and networking in Sala Bizantină
Organisers

Organised by ROSPIN and ASR

FAST Forum 2026 was organised by the Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN) together with the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) of the Ministry of National Defence, with the support of industry partners from Romania and abroad.

Organised by
ROSPIN logoROSPINRomanian Space InitiativeASR logoASRSpace and Radiocommunications Agency
Main Industry Partner
GMV logoGMV
Industry Partners
RISE logoRISESAB Aerospace logoSAB AerospaceAuromet logoAuromet
International Partners
GomSpace logoGomSpaceUK Civil Aviation Authority logoUK Civil Aviation Authority
Gallery

The forum in photos

24 moments from the two days of FAST Forum 2026. Open any photo to see it full size.

About the forum

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 everyone passionate about evolution, technology and aerospace engineering. In 2026 it was organised together with the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR).

Over two days, speakers from government, research, industry, investment and the student community shared two stages, alongside partner stands and plenty of time for networking in between.

The Forum Stage hall at the National Military Club before the opening of FAST Forum 202619-20.02.2026
Audience at FAST Forum 2024 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of BucharestFAST Forum 2024
Previous edition

Building on FAST Forum 2024

Organised at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bucharest, FAST Forum 2024 brought together over 250 students and young professionals to connect and learn more about the industry.

View FAST Forum 2024
The venue

A historic setting for innovation

FAST Forum 2026 took place at the National Military Club (Cercul Militar Național) in the heart of Bucharest, a landmark that pairs Belle Époque elegance with modern conference halls. Three of them hosted the forum.

Sala Spectacol at the National Military Club, home of the Forum Stage
Sala Spectacol

Forum Stage

The main conference hall, home to the keynotes, panels and high-level discussions on space policy, industry and innovation.

Sala Norvegiană at the National Military Club, home of the Inspiration Stage
Sala Norvegiană

Inspiration Stage

A more intimate hall for technical presentations, project showcases and spotlights from the aerospace community.

Sala Bizantină at the National Military Club, home of the Partner stands & coffee breaks
Sala Bizantină

Partner stands & coffee breaks

Where participants met the industry partners, explored their solutions and networked over coffee.

Str. Constantin Mille, nr. 1-3, sct. 1, Bucharest

Speakers

68 speakers, two stages

Policy makers, researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs and investors from Romania and abroad, together with the student teams of the Satellite Data Processing Masterclass.

Special guests

Dr. Dumitru-Dorin PrunariuDr. Dumitru-Dorin PrunariuThe First Romanian CosmonautDr. Andrei AlexandruDr. Andrei AlexandruPresident of the National Authority for Research (ANC) @ Ministry of Education & Research

Co-organisers

Rareș-Cristian BișagRareș-Cristian BișagFounder & General Director @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Maria-Alexandra NițăMaria-Alexandra NițăCo-Founder & Operational Director @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Col. Georgian TudorCol. Georgian TudorHead of the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) @ Ministry of National Defence (MApN)2nd Lt. Elena-Lorena Bacîrea2nd Lt. Elena-Lorena BacîreaTelecommunications Officer @ Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR) @ Ministry of National Defence (MApN)

Speakers

Dr. Tudor PrisecaruDr. 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 DinicăDr. Silvia DinicăSecretary of State @ Ministry of Labour, Youth, Family & Social Protection | ex-Chair of the Science, Technology & Innovation Committee @ Romanian SenateGen.**(R.) Prof. Dr. Marius-Eugen OpranGen.**(R.) Prof. Dr. Marius-Eugen OpranAssociate Professor @ National Defense College (ATM) | Vice President, Business Development & Foreign Affairs @ Optoelectronica 2001Col. Ion NedelcuCol. 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 VișanDr. Cătălin VișanAdvisor @ Ministry of Education & Research | Artificial Intelligence Researcher @ National University of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (NUSTPB)Eduard-Tatian MititeluEduard-Tatian MititeluMember of the Chamber of Deputies and Committees on Industry & Services and IT & Communications @ Romanian ParliamentPavel PopescuPavel PopescuVice-President @ National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM)Octavian-Nicolae LupuOctavian-Nicolae LupuAeronautical, Maritime, Satellite and Amateur Radiocommunications Expert @ National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM)Dr. Ulpia-Elena BotezatuDr. 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 RăducanuDr. 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 TylerDr. Jack TylerSpace Mission Safety Analyst @ United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)Armin Purle-KopaczArmin Purle-KopaczResearcher @ German Aerospace Center (DLR) | ROSPIN-SAT-1 Systems Engineer @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Dr. Ioana CozmuțaDr. Ioana CozmuțaFounder & CEO @ G-SpaceDr. Bogdan MarcuDr. Bogdan MarcuTurbomachinery Subject Matter Expert, Propulsion Engineer @ Blue OriginAndrei SaperaAndrei SaperaMarketing & Business Developer, ICE Cubes Service @ Space Applications ServicesDr. Anca AngheleaDr. 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 TudoracheRadu TudoracheSpacecraft Systems Engineer @ GomSpace | ROSPIN-SAT-1 Technical Lead @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Estefania GedovichEstefania GedovichProduct Sales Manager @ GomSpaceDr. Liliana FilipDr. Liliana FilipDirector @ Transfer Center for Strategic and Dual Use TechnologiesCristian ChițuCristian ChițuCo-Founder & Vice-President @ ORISpace | Director of Space @ GMV RomaniaDr. Vlad OlteanuDr. Vlad OlteanuHead of Navigation and Ground Systems @ GMV RomaniaDr. Florin-Adrian StancuDr. Florin-Adrian StancuProject Manager & GNC Senior SW Engineer @ GMV RomaniaDr. Mihaela-Violeta GheorgheDr. Mihaela-Violeta GheorgheSenior Project Manager, Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analytics Division @ GMV RomaniaMugurel BălanMugurel BălanCo-Founder & Vice-President @ ORISpace | Co-Founder & Head of R&D @ Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE)Dr. Marius TrușculescuDr. Marius TrușculescuCo-Founder & CEO @ Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE)Dr. Ovidiu RațiuDr. Ovidiu RațiuFounder @ SpaceTech | Founder & CEO @ Control Data Systems (CDS)Dr. Ioan BurciuDr. Ioan BurciuSystem Architect @ Thales RomaniaCosmin StanciuCosmin StanciuBusiness Group Manager @ AROBS EngineeringGabriel CodreanGabriel CodreanBusiness Group Manager @ AROBS EngineeringLucian MihaiLucian MihaiCommercial Manager @ Gonzales Mecanica de PrecizieHorațiu GheorgheHorațiu GheorgheQuality Assurance Manager @ High Performance Structures (HPS) RomaniaBogdan LascuBogdan LascuSystems Engineer @ SAB AerospaceMarius ȚoleaMarius ȚoleaProject Manager @ Auromet ElectroconstructDr. Mihail BotanDr. Mihail BotanHead of Materials and Tribology @ National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" (INCAS)Dr. Anca NemucDr. Anca NemucSenior Researcher @ National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics (INOE 2000)Dr. Alexandru GeorgescuDr. Alexandru GeorgescuScientific Researcher (CS Rank) @ National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics (ICI)Alexandru MandaAlexandru MandaFounder & President @ Agora Center for DemocracyAndrei PopaAndrei PopaAssociate Policy Expert @ Agora Center for DemocracyMarius IstrateMarius IstrateChairman of the Board @ TechAngels Romania | Venture Partner @ 3VCBogdan IordacheBogdan IordacheGeneral Partner @ Underline VenturesVioleta MihaiVioleta MihaiSpace and Defence Analyst @ Underline Ventures | SYNAPSE Project Manager @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Ioan IstrateIoan IstrateSenior Advisor on Innovation, Strategy, Commercialization | ex-NATO DIANARadu PuchiuRadu PuchiuDirector of the Technology & Society Program @ Aspen Institute RomaniaDr. Beatrice LupuDr. Beatrice LupuCEO @ LEADERS FoundationValentin EneValentin EneHead of Strategic Analysis Service @ Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre (E-ARC)Gabriela MateiGabriela MateiExpert @ Resilience Core InitiativeDragoș IlincaDragoș IlincaAerospace Engineer @ EUROCONTROL | Earth Observation (EO) Engineer @ AIM SpaceSimonel-Olimpiu DavidSimonel-Olimpiu DavidDevOps Engineer @ COERA | Earth Observation (EO) Product Owner @ AIM Space | Satellite Data Processing Masterclass Project Manager @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)David SeuDavid SeuCo-Founder & CTO @ CO2 AngelsIustinian ȘerbanIustinian ȘerbanISVV Software Engineer @ Control Data Systems (CDS) | RIVER Rover Project Manager @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Tudor MihălcioiuTudor MihălcioiuSYNAPSE Communications Member @ Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN)Ana-Maria IliuțăAna-Maria IliuțăHead of Engineering @ GalacTech

Satellite Data Processing Masterclass teams

Vlad KoblicicaVlad KoblicicaStack OverFlood team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassLucia-Antonia SzecsiLucia-Antonia SzecsiStack OverFlood team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassGeorge-Alexandru MarianGeorge-Alexandru MarianSolar Crew team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassGabriel-Răzvan PopGabriel-Răzvan PopValkyrion team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassAndreea Nicoleta BrandiburuAndreea Nicoleta BrandiburuBeyond the Flood team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassMaria BadeaMaria BadeaBeyond the Flood team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassAndrei-Toma StoicaAndrei-Toma StoicaFrom Detections to Changes team member @ Satellite Data Processing MasterclassRadu CheluRadu CheluFrom Detections to Changes team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Elena IstrateElena IstrateTactical Positioning System team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Gyorgy Mihnea ViktorGyorgy Mihnea ViktorTactical Positioning System team member @ Satellite Data Processing Masterclass
Agenda

The programme, day by day

Forum Stage in Sala Spectacol and Inspiration Stage in Sala Norvegiană. Pick a day and a stage.

09:00Welcome Coffee & RegistrationBoth stages · 30 min
09:30Forum Opening - ROSPIN & ASR15 minROSPINASR
09:45Keynote - Georgian Tudor - ASR15 minCol. Georgian Tudor
10:00Keynote - Cristian Chițu - GMV Romania15 minCristian Chițu
10:15Panel - Romania's Role in the Space Sector: Industry, Skills and IntegrationModerator: Rareș-Cristian Bișag · 60 minRareș-Cristian BișagCristian ChițuMugurel BălanDr. Ovidiu RațiuHorațiu Gheorghe
11:15Keynote - Andrei Sapera (online) - Space Applications Services15 minAndrei Sapera
11:30Coffee BreakBoth stages · 30 min
12:00Keynote - Ioan Istrate - ex-NATO DIANA15 minIoan Istrate
12:15Panel - Romania's Space Policy: Current Frameworks and Future DirectionsModerator: Alexandru Manda · 60 minAlexandru MandaDr. Ulpia-Elena BotezatuEduard-Tatian MititeluAndrei Popa
13:15Keynote - Estefania Gedovich - GomSpace15 minEstefania Gedovich
13:30Coffee & Lunch BreakBoth stages · 90 min
15:00Keynote - Andrei Alexandru - ANC15 minDr. Andrei Alexandru
15:15Panel - From Earth to Other Celestial Bodies: Romania's Role in Space ExplorationModerator: Maria-Alexandra Niță · 60 minMaria-Alexandra NițăDr. Ovidiu RațiuDr. Anca NemucDr. Florin-Adrian Stancu
16:15Keynote - Jack Tyler - UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)30 minDr. Jack Tyler
16:45Panel - Space Entrepreneurship in Romania: Opportunities and ChallengesModerator: Rareș-Cristian Bișag · 60 minRareș-Cristian BișagMugurel BălanMarius IstrateBogdan Iordache
17:45Forum Day 1 Closing - ROSPIN & ASR15 minROSPINASR
Partners

Made possible together with

Educational institutions, pioneering aerospace companies, leading-edge tech firms and media who share our vision of a future shaped by air and space technology. Thank you for helping us turn FAST Forum into a beacon of inspiration.

Romanian Business Leaders logoRomanian Business LeadersStrategic PartnerUnderline Ventures logoUnderline VenturesStrategic PartnerAgora Center for Democracy logoAgora Center for DemocracyStrategic PartnerDEFNET.RO - Defence Network România logoDEFNET.RO - Defence Network RomâniaStrategic PartnerEuro-Atlantic Resilience Centre (E-ARC) logoEuro-Atlantic Resilience Centre (E-ARC)Strategic PartnerLEADERS logoLEADERSStrategic PartnerEUROAVIA Bucharest logoEUROAVIA BucharestCommunity PartnerParsec logoParsecCommunity PartnerTNT Productions Romania logoTNT Productions RomaniaCommunity PartnerCred în România logoCred în RomâniaCommunity PartnerAGERPRES logoAGERPRESMedia PartnerEURACTIV România logoEURACTIV RomâniaMedia Partnerstart-up.ro logostart-up.roMedia PartnerRadio Guerrilla logoRadio GuerrillaMedia Partner
The people behind FAST Forum 2026, together on the Forum Stage of the National Military Club
Organised by ROSPIN & ASR

The people behind FAST Forum 2026

The ROSPIN team, together with the Space and Radiocommunications Agency (ASR), planned and ran both days of the forum, from the morning registration to the closing session. Thank you!

ROSPIN

FAST Forum 2026 Team

Rareș BișagRareș BișagFounder & General Director | ROSPINMaria-Alexandra NițăMaria-Alexandra NițăCo-Founder & Operational Director | ROSPIN
Anastasia HerbilAnastasia HerbilPM | ROSPIN
Ioana-Ștefania NeaguIoana-Ștefania NeaguEvents & Logistics | ROSPIN
Tudor StanTudor StanEvents & Logistics | ROSPIN
Ema-Ana ChireaEma-Ana ChireaParticipant Experience | ROSPIN
Robert-Alexandru SărbătoareRobert-Alexandru SărbătoareParticipant Experience | ROSPIN
Ruxandra-Maria TrifanRuxandra-Maria TrifanSpeakers & Partner Relations | ROSPIN
Elisabeta PopeangaElisabeta PopeangaOutreach | ROSPIN
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