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Silvia Schmalzl
Dr. Silvia Schmalzl is a physicist, systemic business development consultant, and emerging voice at the intersection of space strategy, innovation intelligence, and commercial development. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Tübingen and over two decades of experience in high-technology markets - including semiconductors, advanced materials, and test and measurement - she brings a rare combination of scientific grounding and strategic market insight to complex, future-facing investment challenges.
As the founder of Dr. Schmalzl Consulting, she specializes in early signal detection, systemic stakeholder analysis, and the identification of emerging commercial opportunities before they become visible in conventional metrics. Her approach helps organizations and investors navigate innovation-driven environments where the next fundable opportunity is rarely found in the data already being tracked.
In the space sector, Dr. Schmalzl has spoken at SpaceCom 2026 (TINA Talk: Beyond KPIs), the International Space Development Conference, and the British Interplanetary Society. Her current focus explores how dual-use development pathways for pioneer organisms - moss, algae, and lichen - could unlock both space habitat applications and terrestrial value, creating a more investable roadmap for biological infrastructure in the next space age.
Sessions
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Science as a Service: From Mission Need to Commercial Market14-Jan-2027W311G
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