About
Space matters — economically, strategically, and socially.  The global space market is forecast to reach $1.8 trillion by 035, forming a vital part of both economic infrastructure and national defence. In the UK alone, space-based applications already underpin 16% of GDP (£454 billion), according to the UK Space Agency.

One of the UK’s strengths lies in sophisticated software modelling — a field that is critical to understanding opportunities, testing design options, and managing risks across space missions, from rocket launches to in-orbit operations. This capability is essential to the upcoming WCIT session on Space Insurance (November), supporting the WCIT vision of positioning the City of London as the global mission control for space finance, professional services, and investment.
 
In this webinar, Simon Weston and Lucy Gagliardi from leading technology company ICON will showcase cutting-edge software modelling in action — sharing insights, use cases, and the transformative role of digital tools in enabling space innovation.

As a female leader in the space industry, Lucy will also discuss her journey — exploring the opportunities, challenges, and excitement of developing breakthrough technologies for space.

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
 
Space Matters — Join us to discover how technology leadership is shaping the future of space, driving economic growth, and opening new career frontiers.

What You Will Learn:

1. Why Space Matters
2. Space Challenges
3. Space industry requirements, applications and simulation case studies
4. Dual Use – why it is important.
5. Space for Good – educational initiatives in simulation using collaborative platforms, advancing sustainable space exploration
6. Future outlook and trends in simulation driven design

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When
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 · 12:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00)
Presenters
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Simon Weston
CEO, ICON
Simon is a deeptech entrepreneur and CEO of ICON, a globally respected leader in simulation-driven product engineering. With over 25 years of experience, he has empowered top-tier OEMs, pioneering startups, and suppliers across automotive, motorsport, defence, and space to unlock the full potential of digital engineering.

ICON has become synonymous with innovation in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), delivering high-performance software and services both on-premise and in the cloud. Clients including Audi, Ford, MaiaSpace, and Airbus rely on ICON to achieve breakthrough performance and sharpen their competitive edge.

Simon holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London. He has played a pivotal role in scaling ICON’s global presence, establishing operations in the USA, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, while cultivating strategic alliances across Japan, China, and Korea.
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Lucy Gagliardi
Senior Computational Scientist, ICON
Lucy is a Senior Computational Scientist and Product leader at ICON, where she is responsible for Aerospace software development. She completed her MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics at the University of Strathclyde and earned her PhD in Computational Aerodynamics from the University of Glasgow in 2007, specialising in vortical flows over slender delta wings and was involved with the NATO AVT-113 task group on vortical flows.

Lucy began her career in Formula 1 as a CFD Development Engineer for Honda F1, Brawn GP and Mercedes F1. Since joining ICON in 2010, she has combined her deep technical expertise in aerospace with leadership for simulation-driven innovation including being responsible for the development, testing and validation of ICON's Transonic and Supersonic CFD simulation solution and supporting customer projects with ICON's consultant engineers.
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Paul Excell
Executive, entrepreneur, and award-winning executive coach. Court Assistant, The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
Paul Excell is a globally recognized executive, entrepreneur, and award-winning executive coach with a track record of driving innovation and transformation across startups, scale-ups, and multinational corporations. As Chief Operating Officer of ScaleUp Group™, he has helped tech companies raise over £65 million and achieve multi-billion-dollar exits.

Paul previously served as Chief Customer Innovation Officer and Group Technology Officer at BT, where he led global service platforms generating over €3 billion in revenue. He has advised the UN Secretary General, the World Economic Forum, and numerous boards on sustainability, technology, and leadership.

Currently, Paul chairs AI4C (AI for Charities), supporting over 70 charities with AI-driven impact, and leads Excelerate™, a coaching and advisory firm recognized with multiple Executive Coach of the Year awards.

A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of both the IET and BCS, Paul brings deep technical insight, strategic vision, and a passion for empowering leaders to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
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