Spacetide 2026

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Beyond Borders: R&D Partnerships Driving and Accelerating Space Innovation

Date: July 7th, 2026​
Time: 09:00–12:30 JST​
Location: Vision Center Tokyo Toranomon Room 401A+B, Tokyo, Japan​

The next wave of space innovation will be defined by bold R&D partnerships that span industries, disciplines, and geographies. At the same time, as space systems, services, and infrastructure become more critical to national resilience and economic prosperity, dual‑use technologies are becoming an important driver of innovation, investment, and collaboration. Join Cambridge Consultants and leading voices from Japan’s and global space ecosystem for a high‑impact discussion on how collaborative research and technology co‑development are accelerating breakthroughs in space systems, infrastructure, and services.

This side event will explore how international and cross-sector R&D partnerships between industry and government are shaping R&D strategies and unlocking new commercial opportunities in an interconnected global space economy.

Why attend?​

  • Hear insights from senior leaders at the forefront of space R&D strategy, innovation, and policy
  • Discover how cross‑border and cross‑sector partnerships are catalysing next‑generation dual-use space technologies
  • Understand emerging opportunities in a fast‑evolving global space landscape
  • Gain practical perspectives on building effective R&D collaborations that reduce risk, accelerate development and support both civil and national resilience objectives
  • Connect with peers, innovators, and industry pioneers during a dedicated networking session

Featuring panellists:​

  • Naoko Yamazaki, Astronaut / General Manager, VAST Japan
  • Hirokazu Mori, Group Chief Strategy Officer of Warpspace, CEO of Warpspace USA, CEO of Caelum Consilium
  • Mariano Sternheim, Executive Vice President of R&D, ispace, inc
  • Nao Shigenari, Executive Officer, Group President, Business Strategy Group, Space Business Unit, SKY Perfect JSAT
  • Yoshihiro Kuriyama, Strategic Planning Division, Space Strategy Fund Department, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
  • Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Space Chief Technology Officer, UK Space Agency

Moderator:

  • Richard Traherne, CEO, Cambridge Consultants

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Featuring panellists:

Naoko Yamazaki

Astronaut / General Manager, VAST Japan

Yoshihiro Kuriyama

Strategic Planning Division, Space Strategy Fund Department, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Mariano Sternheim

Executive Vice President of R&D, ispace, inc

Nao Shigenari

Executive Officer, Group President, Business Strategy Group, Space Business Unit, SKY Perfect JSAT

Hirokazu Mori

Group Chief Strategy Officer of Warpspace, CEO of Warpspace USA, CEO of Caelum Consilium

Professor Anu Ojha OBE

Space Chief Technology Officer, UK Space Agency