RISC-V in Space
Workshop

2-3 April 2025
Gothenburg, Sweden

COLLABORATION

Bringing together experts, engineers, and researchers.

To explore the latest innovations, applications, and challenges of RISC-V architecture in the space sector.

Taking place on 2-3 April 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Organized by the European Space Agency and Frontgrade Gaisler in collaboration with RISC-V International


PROGRAMME

Keynote Speakers

We are proud to introduce our keynote speakers for the RISC-V in Space Workshop 2025

Alexandra Kourfali

Programme Manager Research & Innovation
European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU)

Andrea Gallo

VP Technology
RISC-V International

RISC-V is the industry standard ISA that enables an incredible speed of innovation through the collaboration among all adopting companies, governments, academia and individuals.

Boris Glass

Microelectronics Engineer
European Space Agency

Ultra-Deep Submicron Technologies for European Space Sovereignty: Advancing Next-Generation Processors and System Integration

Frank Kagan Gürkaynak

Director
Microelectronics Design Center at ETH Zürich

Open RISC-V Hardware in Space: One small step for Space, one giant leap for PULP

Göran Bilski

Fellow
AMD

Space Applications: Leveraging FPGAs and RISC-V

Jimmy Le Rhun

Research Engineer
Thales Research and Technology

Roger Espasa

CEO
Semidynamics

All-in-one cpu, vector and tensor RISC-V computing from Semidynamics

Ted Speers

Head of Product Architecture and Planning, Technical Fellow
Microchip Technology Inc.
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Abstract Submission
Guidelines

We are inviting abstracts for presentation-only contributions. Abstracts should focus on novel research, practical implementations, or case studies relevant to the application of RISC-V in the space industry. Accepted papers will be presented as talks at the conference.

Please include a clear title, an abstract of the research/presentation (200-300 words), detailed discussion of the topic, methodology (if applicable), results or findings, and conclusions.

Important Dates
Submission Deadline: extended until February 19th, EOB
Notification of Acceptance: 3 March 2025
Conference Date: 2-3 April 2025

Submission Portal
Please submit your abstracts via the conference submission portal: https://indico.esa.int/e/rvis25
 
Contact Information
For questions, please contact: conference@gaisler.com
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to seeing you at the RISC-V in Space Workshop!

Sincerely,
The RISC-V in Space Workshop Organizing Committee

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Topics of Interest

We invite submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the topics below

RISC-V in Space Missions

Application of RISC-V in satellite systems, launchers, lunar and planetary exploration, and beyond

Challenges and benefits of using RISC-V processors in harsh space environments

Space System Architectures

Design considerations for space-based RISC-V processors

Integration of RISC-V with FPGA, ASICs, or other space-specific hardware

Reliability and Fault Tolerance

RISC-V processor resilience in space environments, fault tolerance approaches taken both in hardware and software implementations

Software and Development Tools for Space Systems

RISC-V compilers, simulators, and debugging tools

Software stack development for space applications using RISC-V

AI/ML applications and tools for space using RISC-V

Security in Space with RISC-V

Implementing secure communications and data integrity in space systems using RISC-V

Hardware-based security mechanisms for space-based missions

Collaborations and Open-Source Initiativese System Architectures

Collaborative efforts between the space industry, research organizations, and open-source RISC-V communities

Standardization of RISC-V tools and solutions for space missions

ATTENDEE, EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR

Early Bird Registration

Please scroll down to see the detailed list of registration options.

All prices are shown in Euro. International delegates whose conference fee is paid by a VAT registered company do not pay Swedish VAT. Swedish VAT of 25% will be added to all other delegates conference fees.

VISA information can be found further down.

Early Bird Registration until 15th of March 2025

Sponsorship application until 14th of March 2025


SPONSORS

We welcome our Sponsors

ATTENDEE, EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR

Options

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Access to Conference1 11124
Coffee and Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday111124
Reception on Wednesday111124
Exhibit Space2m x 3m2m x 3m2m x 3m
Speaking Opportunity10 min15 min20 min
Recognition on Conference Website: logo on websiteYESYESYESYES
Recognition in Conference Email MarketingYESYESYES
Recognition and Logo in Opening & Closing slidesYESYESYES
Recognition on Event Signage: logo on onsite signageYESYES
Collateral at Registration: collateral or give-away for attendees at check-inYESYES
ESA Academy Student Sponsorship

ESA Academy Student Sponsorship

The ESA Education Office is pleased to sponsor of up to 3 tertiary education students to attend the RISC-V in Space Workshop in the frame of the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship programme

For application and more information, please visit ESA

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Visa requirements & Information

If you need a visa for visiting RISC-V in Space Workshop in Sweden, please contact the Swedish embassy of your home country in order to find out about the specific requirements.

RISC-V in Space Workshop is prepared to send you a personal letter of invitation if you have registered for the RISC-V in Space Workshop and paid your conference fee.

A confirmed payment of the conference fee is a necessary requirement for the personal letter of invitation. For legal reasons (visa fraud), it is not possible to send you a letter of invitation without a confirmed payment.

Venue

Welcome to Gothenburg

A walkable city with plenty of sights and attractions within a short distance of each other.

Gothenburg

RISC-V in Space Workshop 2025 will be hosted by Frontgrade Gaisler in their city of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Located on Sweden’s southwestern coast, and Kattegatt, an arm of the North Sea, Gothenburg, Sweden’s 2nd largest city, has a population of approximately 545,000 and is easily accessible by planes, trains and automobiles.

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

The event will be held at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (across from the train station).

Södra Hamngatan 59
P.O. Box 288
S-401 24 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: +46 31 758 5000

Accommodation

The Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel has a block of rooms available for this event.

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For questions on hotel accommodation and booking, please contact: Sanna.kent
@radissonblu.com

Technical Committee

The technical committee has the following members

Benini, Luca

Professor

University of Bologna

Cassano, Luca

Associate Professor

Politecnico di Milano

Conti, Francesco

Assistant Professor

University of Bologna

Daněk, Martin

CEO

daiteq sro

Furano, Gianluca

On-Board Computer Engineer

European Space Agency

Guerrieri, Andrea

Professor

EPF Lausanne /HES-SO Sion

Gürkaynak, Frank Kagan

Senior Scientist

ETH Zürich

Jung, Andreas

System Software Engineer

European Space Agency

Lazzeri, Elia

DEIB

Politecnico di Milano

Magugliani, Fabrizio

System Software Engineer

E4 COMPUTER ENGINEERING

JAN, REINHARD

Security Engineer

SYSGO SAS

Ottavi, Marco

Associate Professor

Uni Twente

Santos, Lucana

Microelectronics Engineer

European Space Agency

Weigand, Roland

Microelectronics Engineer

European Space Agency

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