Keynote #2
Dr. Marcella Veneziani
PhD, she/her
Marcella Veneziani is the co-founder and Managing Director of S&T Italy SRL. With a PhD in Physics and Astronomy and a background as a postdoctoral researcher at Caltech, she specializes in space engineering, satellite data processing, and technical project management. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed both scientific and complex engineering projects for major ESA space missions. She is also the author of 55 scientific publications.
Keynote #2: Paving Your Own Path
Moving from Postdoctoral Research to Aerospace Entrepreneurship and Management
Transitioning from academia to industry can be challenging. In this talk, I share my journey from a postdoctoral researcher at Caltech to Co-Founder and Managing Director of S&T Italy SRL and Project Manager for ESA space missions. We will explore how foundational skills in physics and engineering translate into leadership roles in the private space sector, and how to navigate these pivotal career crossroads with confidence.