The New Space Economy in the Greater Bay Area

Space assets like satellites are reshaping industries worldwide, and the Greater Bay Area is positioning itself as a global hub for commercial space technology, satellite manufacturing, and cross-border collaboration.

Join us at the FMCC Breakfast Rendez-Vous with Mr. Cédric R. G. Thiry, CEO of EmTDLab, to explore the GBA’s growing role in Asia’s space ambitions – through Macau’s strategic connectivity, Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial drive, and Shenzhen’s strength in electronics and components for space systems.

Discover how the New Space Economy is already touching daily life: Satellite-enabled ethical sourcing in luxury goods, AI-powered Earth observation for financial risk assessment, Smarter retail supply chain optimization.

Don’t miss this unique chance to connect, learn, and discuss how space innovation is transforming the future — and why Macau is at the heart of it.

Date: 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Venue: Baccara Ballroom, 6th floor

            Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16

Price: 2025 FMCC Members join for free*

          Guests/Non-members join @MOP200*

          *Western breakfast included

RSVP before 2 p.m. on 24 September

Speaker's Bio:

Mr. Cédric R. G. Thiry is Founder, CEO and CTO of EmTDLab, a deep-tech company specializing in AI-powered radiation shielding solutions for space, energy and healthcare applications. With dual Master's degrees in Economics and Commercial Engineering from UCLouvain complemented by aerospace engineering training, his career spans executive leadership at multinational Umicore to founding strategic advisory firm SEED before establishing EmTDLab in 2018.

Today, Mr. Thiry leads EmTDLab's Luxembourg R&D center and Hong Kong operations, developing advanced protection systems while fostering Europe-Asia technology collaborations. His work exemplifies the commercialization of space technologies through the Greater Bay Area's innovation ecosystem.