Unveiling the thriving space industry
Get inspired with award-winning filmmaker and Oxford Executive MBA alumnus Torsten Hoffmann as he talks us through his new AppleTV documentary.
Insights into the film - FORTITUDE: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy - will open your eyes to the thriving space industry, sparking discussion of important topics such as climate tech, diversity and inclusion in space, public and private partnerships, as well as unveiling the latest and upcoming space innovations.
You’ll hear about Torsten’s filmmaking career to date and the role of the Oxford Executive MBA in his success as a media professional.
This is the first of two Oxford Executive MBA 'Q&A' style webinars to celebrate World Space Week, highlighting the critical role of science and technology is protecting humanity through space exploration.
Oxford University has specific expertise in this area - the work of Dr Marc J Ventresca (an economic sociologist in the Strategy, Innovation and Marketing Faculty at Saïd Business School and a core part of the Executive MBA faculty) and the Oxford Space Initiative (OxSI) team are exploring how social sciences research can influence policy for space commerce and governance. With the space economy continuing to grow apace, the aim is to contribute to the development of a responsible and inclusive sector.
Who’s the event for?
- Anyone interested in exciting fast-growing sectors such as space
- Budding entrepreneurs and media professionals, especially filmmakers
- Professionals interested in learning about the career impact of the Oxford Executive MBA
What you’ll discover
- Torsten's career journey as a media professional and storyteller and how the Executive MBA has played a role in his global success
- How a new Space Renaissance is driven by humanity's desire for exploration, capitalism's pursuit of profit, and rapid technological progress, creating a trillion-dollar off-world industry
- Insights from key players in the space industry who feature in the film - policymakers, astrophysicists, venture capitalists, leaders of established companies and founders of technology start-ups
This event will feature exclusive short videos from FORTITUDE and is a must-attend for those interested in the world of documentary filmmaking, emerging economies, the space industry and the Oxford Executive MBA.
