The Big Ideas Campaign
is here!
13 - 24 October | Big Ideas Campaign
In anticipation of the Hackathon Weekend, we are thrilled to unveil The Big Ideas Campaign! This two-week-long event is the perfect opportunity to gain some valuable insights, and sharpen your skills prior to the big event!
The best part? No previous space experience is required! Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this is your chance to engage with the sector and connect with like-minded individuals.
Anyone, Beginner to expert. No previous space experience is required!
Sessions from 13 - 24 October
Resources, networking opportunities and exciting sessions to get inspired and fuel your imagination
To kickstart your learning and bring your A-game to the Hackathon Weekend (7 - 9 November)
Here’s what to expect... Kicking things off at 17:00 (CEST) on 13 October 2025, where we will have expert speakers, each of whom will discuss topics relevant to the CASSINI Hackathon and its challenges.
Find the central sessions below... with more coming soon!:
Introducing the 10th CASSINI Hackathon
- Welcome remarks
- Welcome by EUSPA, Stefan Schneider
- Insights on Challenge 1 with Desireé Nzongou
- Insights on Challenge 3 with Peter Vanik, EUSPA
More sessions coming soon!
H-FARM CLUB Space for 10th Cassini Hackathon Italy
Anilkumar (Anil) Dave began his career as an IT project manager between Italy, the United States, and India, later managing EU co-funded R&D and Technology Transfer (TT) projects on behalf of public organizations (e.g., Ministry of Economic Development, Regional Innovation Agency, etc.) and private entities, focusing on the interaction between research and industry. He conceived, launched, and directed the “Innovation and TT” Unit at the Italian Space Agency (ASI), working on New Space Economy topics—particularly startups, risk finance, and IPR—before becoming the president’s Open Innovation advisor and coordinator of ASI’s OECD team. He founded the first consulting firm in Italy dedicated to the Space Economy. Since 2022, he has been a partner at the VC fund “Star Tech Venture
General info session
This session will provide a full introduction to the 10th CASSINI Hackathon at the Kosovo Hub. Participants will discover the hackathon theme, explore the official challenges and tools, and receive all practical details on how the local hub will operate — including information on prizes, mentors, and team formation.
A guest speaker (profile TBD) will join to showcase how space technologies are already influencing sectors such as gaming, sports, and tourism, offering real-world inspiration for new solutions.
The session is designed to ignite ideas, answer questions, and help participants connect ahead of the hackathon weekend.
Regional Inspiring Ideas Sharing Session with experts
This interactive session will focus on sparking collaboration and idea-generation among participants. Led by UNC and Data Terra, the session will combine open discussion with guided support.
Regional mentors Sebastien Lagarde and Thomas Avron will be actively involved throughout, helping teams refine their concepts by:
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Challenging early ideas with targeted questions
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Suggesting ways to strengthen and structure proposals
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Supporting participants starting from scratch to build solutions directly linked to the 10th CASSINI Hackathon challenge themes
Participants can expect a dynamic environment where ideas are not only shared — but constructively developed into actionable concepts.