Portrait of Gonzalo Martin de Mercado, Program Manager at the European Space Agency – NAVISP

Gonzalo Martín de Mercado

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY – ESA

PNT Competitiveness Manager – NAVISP Programmes

Gonzalo Martín de Mercado, MSc, PRINCE2, MSP, is Program Manager at the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Navigation Innovation and Support Program (NAVISP). NAVISP is a strategic initiative designed to strengthen Europe’s capabilities in positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), enabling cutting-edge innovations across multiple sectors.

In his role, Gonzalo oversees projects that advance European autonomy in ports, cities, offshore platforms, and defence, leveraging satellite navigation and emerging PNT technologies. He collaborates with industry, research institutions, and public authorities to drive innovation and support Europe’s technological sovereignty in critical navigation systems.

SESSION DETAILS:

Panel 2: Space for Autonomy: From Satellites to Situational Awareness

12:15 – 12:45

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