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09:30 - 10:15  Keynote Theatre: Leadership & Strategy

HEADLINE KEYNOTE: How AI and Robotics Will Help Overcome the Challenges of Getting to the Moon and Mars

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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In this special keynote and fireside chat, Jeevan Perera will explore how AI and robotics are helping overcome the operational challenges of returning to the Moon and eventually reaching Mars. The session will highlight how NASA’s Artemis Program is using intelligent systems and autonomous robots to scout terrain, identify resources, build infrastructure and support astronauts on the lunar surface.

He will then be joined by Rob McCargow, Technology Impact Leader at PwC UK, for a conversation exploring the broader role of AI in space exploration. Together they will discuss how AI-driven technologies are enabling complex tasks such as navigation, logistics, energy management and resource extraction, laying the groundwork for more efficient missions and sustainable human exploration beyond Earth. 🚀