PANEL: Leadership and Strategy Through the Lens of Space

Space demands leadership that operates on long timelines, under extreme uncertainty and with little margin for error. This session uses space as a lens to explore how leaders can think beyond short-term pressures, manage risk and ambition simultaneously, and align vision with policy and execution. Drawing lessons from space programmes and high-consequence decision-making, the discussion will offer practical insights for leaders navigating complexity, uncertainty and long-term strategic change across any sector. Key Takeaways: - Uncover how leaders can plan for the long term while staying credible under uncertainty - Examine how to balance risk and ambition through disciplined decision-making when margins are tight and stakes are high - Take away practical methods to align vision with policy and execution through complex, long-horizon change