100,000 by 2030: Where Are the Space Engineers Europe Needs Going to Come From?

Europe has ambitious plans for space, but does it have the workforce to deliver them? With the sector looking towards 100,000 skilled workers by 2030, the challenge is not simply finding more people, but securing the right skills while competing with defence, AI, cyber and other fast-growing industries for the same talent. From expanding university pipelines and reskilling engineers from adjacent sectors to improving mobility and retaining experienced people, this panel will examine where Europe's future space workforce will actually come from. And if the numbers don't add up, what does that mean for Europe's ambitions in space?