Role
Senior technologist at the Italian Space Agency, responsible for internationalization and promotion of the national space industry.
Bio
After graduating in Economics and earning a PhD in Economic Geography, Silvia Ciccarelli conducted academic research and institutional consulting in the space sector. She has held senior positions at national and European industry associations, working closely with the European Space Agency and the European Commission. Since 2013, she has worked at the Italian Space Agency (ASI), where she focuses on international cooperation and coordinates the internationalization and promotion of the national space industry, fostering industrial relations and collaborations with foreign ecosystems and institutions.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to the development of economic and socioeconomic analyses of the space sector and to the definition of cooperation strategies and initiatives. His work focuses on the intersection of the space economy, international cooperation, and industrial policies, with a particular focus on space economic diplomacy and strengthening the international presence of the Italian space industry.
It participates in international activities and organizations within the ESA and OECD, contributing to the debate on the issues of space economy, international cooperation, and the development of the space industrial ecosystem.
Author of numerous scientific publications and contributions presented at international conferences, she was awarded the Best Interactive Presentation prize by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) at the 66th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Jerusalem in 2015.