Frank SalzgeberDirector of Space Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the European Space Agency

Frank Salzgeber serves as the Head of the Innovation and Ventures Office at the European Space Agency, where he directs the most extensive space entrepreneurship network globally. In this capacity, he manages the integration of space technologies into diverse sectors ranging from high-tech manufacturing to consumer services. His professional background includes a tenure as Sales Manager for Central Europe at Apple and a role as Chief Operating Officer for an IT startup in Munich before transitioning to leadership roles within the ESA human space programme. An expert in technology transfer, Frank has supported the launch of more than 550 new businesses and facilitated over 150 technology transfers during the last decade. He holds an industrial engineering degree and maintains significant advisory presence as a board member for the European Business Network and the innovation board of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. His work bridges the gap between sophisticated space systems and commercial applications, fostering growth through strategic venture capital engagement. Frank provides audiences with a unique perspective on how to cultivate a culture of high-level creativity and ambition within large organisations. He is a primary choice for events focused on disruptive industry trends and the future of global entrepreneurship, offering a wealth of experience from the forefront of international science and engineering. On stage, Frank Salzgeber is best known for talks on Science, Manufacturing & Engineering and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Frank Salzgeber is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Frank Salzgeber would approach your audience.