Join the BLS as we discuss the risk & reward of private space exploration in India.

Two solution-oriented round tables for the discourse of the challenges faced by startups in the space exploration industry, from setting up to continuing operations in India post the publication of the draft of the Space Activities Bill.

10:30-11:00 Coffee & Registrations

11:00-12:00 Roundtable Discussion on Liability: How does an industry develop with no shoulders to stand on?

Speakers :

- Aubin Gonzalez Lapos- Chairman, Berkeley Law Society;

- Gaurav Chaudhry- Aviation & Aerospace Practice Head, Marsh India;

- Vishesh Rajaram- Managing Partner, Speciale Invest;

- Ankit Bhateja- Founder, Xovian;

- Harishkumar Sellamuthu- Astrodynamics Researcher, AgniKul Cosmos; ​

Moderator:​ Sharda Balaji- Founder, Novojuri.

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-14:00 Roundtable Discussion on Intellectual Property:

What incentivizes stakeholders other than their ability to claim their work and the results of their work?

Speakers:

- Dr. Laurence Loumes- Intellectual Property Expert, Member BLS;

- Kris Nair- Founder, Kawa Space;

- Saurabh Bhattacharya- Senior Director Government & Public Sector, PwC India;

- Sireesh Pallikonda- CEO, HKIIC; ​

Moderator: Kumar Abhijeet- Assistant Professor NLSIU, Research Scholar- Institute of Air & Space Law University of Cologne.

14:00-15:00 Tea & Networking