Building an India-led Space Moat for the Global South - A PierSight Roundtable

🌍 Most countries in the Global South rely on external sources for satellite technology, leading to a dependency that is both commercial and strategic. While India aims to offer satellite capabilities to its Indian Ocean neighbors without the limitations that come from other global powers, this roundtable will critically assess the viability of that proposition.

What to Expect:

• A working session, not a conference, lasting four hours.

Session Structure:

1. The Asymmetry Thesis (15 min)
2. Panel: What does 'Dependable, Non-Coercive' actually require? (45 min)
3. Case Study: Maritime Domain Awareness for the Indian Ocean Region (1 hr 15 min):
   • Short technical briefing on demand (15 min)
   • Roundtable discussion in fishbowl format (1 hr)
4. Break (15 min)
5. Panel: Financing the Moat - Concessional, Commercial or Hybrid? (1 hr) - Discussing Capital vs. Policy vs. Tech
6. Conclusion: Where Do We Go from Here? (30 min)

Panelists (constantly updated):

• Dr. Chaitanya Giri, Fellow - ORF
• Mr. Gaurav Seth, Founder - PierSight
• Group Captain H.N. Prasanna - Director, Defence Space Agency
• RAdm KG Vishwanathan (Retd.), Co-founder - Suhora Technologies (to be confirmed)
• Mr. Vijay Keshav Gokhale, IFS (Retd) - Former Amb. to China, Germany (to be confirmed)

Who is This For:

Policy makers, investors, financiers, space-tech and defense-tech professionals.

What You Will Gain:

A clearer understanding of what it takes to transform India's neighborhood pitch into a sustainable capability, insights into potential financing models, and actionable commitments from attendees.

Hosted by PierSight Space & Boundless Ventures, focused on supporting innovations in space technology and AI.

This event is part of Basecamp, a community-driven tech week in Bengaluru, designed to connect founders, builders, and operators. Basecamp is free for the community and powered by community efforts.

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