International Astronautical Federation
Michal Brichta serves as the Director of the Slovak Space Office - Industry Branch since May 2021, overseeing the implementation of initiatives for sector development, international collaboration, and outreach. Additionally, Brichta holds roles as Vice President for Global Membership Development & Financial Matters and Chair of the Europe Subcommittee with the International Astronautical Federation, as well as National Delegate at the European Space Agency. Brichta is also an Administrative Board Member at the EU Agency for the Space Programme and has been on the board of directors at the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency since July 2018, where responsibilities include leading projects in emerging high-tech sectors. Previous experience includes serving as a National Expert for the European Commission and as Public & Cultural Diplomacy Advisor at the Slovak Embassy in Moscow. Brichta's education includes a guest lecturer position at the University of Oxford and participation in an exchange program at the National University of Singapore, complemented by a degree from Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
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International Astronautical Federation
International Astronautical Federation 'Connecting @ll Space People' The IAF was created in 1951 with the aim of advancing knowledge about space, and developing the application of space assets for the benefit of humanity. Today the IAF continues to foster dialogue between scientists, academics and the space industry around the world, and support international cooperation in all space-related activities. The Federation is the world’s leading space advocacy body with over 513 members, including space agencies and offices, industry, professional societies, associations, universities, museums and R&D organisations across 77 countries. More than 30 technical committees and 17 administrative committees support the Federation in its mission to advance knowledge about space, and to foster the development of space assets by facilitating global cooperation.